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.
September 28, 2015
Topic Area: Sustainable Operations
Managing IAQ in Healthcare Facilities During WildfiresWildfires are becoming more prevalent across the country. Facilities must be prepared to handle their effects on air quality.
Building Hospital Resilience in an Era of Extreme WeatherExpert Jennifer Mahan discusses the vulnerabilities healthcare facilities face during disasters and the infrastructure strategies that keep operations running.
From Cooling Towers to Cost Savings: Hospital Seizes Power-Saving OpportunityCase study: Arkansas hospital increases energy efficiency by diagnosing cooling tower issues and treating its entire mechanical system.
Design Standards as Strategic AssetsDone correctly, standards benefit healthcare environments, staff, patients and families.
Rising Violence is Exposing Gaps in Hospital SecuritySecurity experts outline how healthcare facilities can move beyond traditional security to more proactive and coordinated systems.