Infographic / Focus: Energy Efficiency

Greenest hospitals in U.S.

Features include such innovative practices as paperless records, rooftop gardens, water consumption reduction and the maximization of natural light.


Paperless, recycled building materials, excellent public transport links…these are all things that help to make a building friendlier to the environment. Which is something that is more of a concern now than ever before, according to an article on the Gap Medics website.

Governments around the world are making it a part of their policy to create buildings that work with the surroundings instead of imposing themselves on it. The Gap medics site created a inforgraphic with a list of some of the most environmentally friendly hospitals in the U.S. These innovative hospitals are choosing to look after the environment as well as their patients. With modern, state of the art facilities, eco-friendly hospitals are winning awards for their efforts.



May 18, 2017


Topic Area: Sustainable Operations


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