The facility has imbibed a host of green features. It has been constructed on a rehabilitated brownfield site and sports an open-plan design concept which maximises natural light penetration. The hospital also features a white roof which acts as a heat repellent. Presence of high-performance chillers, air handlers, T5 fluorescent lighting fixtures comprising electronic blasts, and highly reflective windows helps in reducing energy consumption. It has installed occupancy sensors along with upgraded thermal and lighting controls which add to its sustainability by further slashing energy usage. The building makes use of an energy management system to control airflow in non-patient zones.
The hospital has been fitted with water-efficient dual flush toilets, and has employed various measures such as xeriscaping to cut down the rate of potable water consumption for meeting landscaping needs. Use of these measures have reaped 20% in water savings over a traditional building of similar dimensions. The facility also utilises a storm water management system to prevent soil erosion.
The wooden materials used in the building are Forest Stewardship Council certified while the other construction materials used during the building process have been procured through regional sources. The facility also uses low-emitting adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings, carpet systems and composite wood and agrifiber materials. The furniture pieces adorning the building possess a high rate of reclaimed content.
The building refrains from use of CFC-based refrigerants and uses sustainable cleaning products throughout. It has reused its construction waste while incorporating a single stream recycling programme, and a construction pollution control plan abiding by EPA norms. The hospital further features bicycle storage and changing rooms dedicated for employees which are equipped with showers, as well as EV charging station for electric vehicles. Presence of preferred parking spaces for vehicles with low carbon footprint boosts the green initiative.
