Performance Evaluation of 32 LEED Hospitals on Operation Costs
Volume 145
Pages 1234-1241
Author(s): Sadatsafavi, H., Shepley, M. M.
As healthcare needs increase, providers strive to reduce operational costs while simultaneously increasing healthcare facility construction and renovation efforts. At the same time, certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) are examples of the emerging concerns regarding the environmental impact of healthcare facilities. The authors note that the number of studies documenting the benefits of more “green” facilities is limited; however, they hypothesize that upon comparing LEED-certified hospitals with uncertified ones, the LEED facilities will prove to have lower-than-average maintenance costs.
Added June 2016
Building design and performance: A comparative longitudinal assessment of a children's hospital
2014
Building and Environment
Journal Article
Author(s): Thiel, C. L., Needy, K. L., Ries, R., Hupp, D., Bilec, M. M.
The aesthetics and design of a medical treatment facility can influence energy consumption, staff performance, and patient recovery. Evidence-Based Design (EBD) has been cited in many studies as an effective way to improve healthcare outcomes and hospitals’ performance, but further investigation is needed. This is particularly true at a whole-building level, to reveal the relationship between building design and health, and to observe the performance of newer building designs, especially with regard to green healthcare buildings.
Added November 2014
Impact of building configuration on air quality in street canyon
2005
Atmospheric Environment
Journal Article
Issue 25
Volume 39
Pages 4519-4530
Author(s): Xie, X., Huang, Z., Wang, J.
Added October 2012
Greening Healthcare: 21st Century and Beyond
2008
Frontiers of Health Services Management
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 25
Pages 37
Author(s): Hall, A.G.
Added October 2012
Protecting the patient and the environment- new aspects and challenges in hospital infection control
1997
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 36
Pages 7-15
Author(s): Daschner, F., Dettenkofer, M.
Added October 2012
The healing environment in our communities and healthcare settings: research excellence into practice
2005
Clinical Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 5
Pages 296-8
Author(s): Craft, N.
Added October 2012
Health, Environment and Sustainable Development: Identifying Links and Indicators to Promote Action
1999
Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 10
Pages 656-660
Author(s): Corvalan, C.F., Kjellstrom, T., Smith, K.R.
Added October 2012
In search of efficiency: Facilities launch broad initiatives to fight soaring fuel costs
2006
Health Facilities Management
Electronic Article
Author(s): Carpenter, D.
Added October 2012
The Road Ahead: The Need to Clarify and Re-Conceptualize Healing Environments
2007
Environmental Design Research Association
Conference Proceedings
Author(s): Kuo, N., Hui, C.
Added October 2012
Transforming care in children's hospitals through environmental design: Literature Review
2008
Evidence for Innovation: Transforming Children's Health Through the Physical Environment
Book Section
Author(s): Joseph, A., Keller, A., Kronick, K.
Added October 2012
Sustainable healthcare architecture
Author(s): Guenther, R., Vittori, G.
Added October 2012
Guidelines for design and construction of hospitals and health care facilities, 2001
Author(s): The American Institute of Architects Academy of Architecture for Health, The Facitilties Guidelines Institute, U.S. Department of Health and human Services
Added October 2012
