Massachusetts hospital honored for sustainability
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Massachusetts has received a 2015 Redevelopment and Renewal Awards for sustainability impact, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Massachusetts has received a 2015 Redevelopment and Renewal Awards for sustainability impact. During construction, more than 100,000 bricks from demolished on-site warehouses and 250 linear feet of reclaimed timber were reused, along with 98 percent of the concrete, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
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September 28, 2015
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