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Technology plays role in rural facility design

Engineers use laser technology to design 30-bed community clinic


Engineering Ministries International (eMi), a U.S.-based nonprofit Christian ministry, is using technology to build a 30-bed clinic in a small Dominican Republic village, according to an article on the Health Facilities Management website. 

eMi is working with the community’s Colegio Evangélico Moriah to create a conceptual design for the clinic. 

A laser rangefinder and mapping system that develops complete mapping and surface modeling.

The technology can help create plans for site drainage, water, sanitation systems and electrical supply and distribution systems.

Read the article

 



February 21, 2017


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