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To make a tangible difference in community health and climate impact, we must develop upstream solutions that address the socioeconomic and environmental factors that influence health as well as individual health behaviors and access to quality healthcare. Gensler’s research and design prototype Horizon Hospital (developed together with BR+A Consulting Engineers and Thornton Tomasetti) represents an upstream solution and a bold step towards more resilient, equitable, and environmentally conscious healthcare — embracing innovations such as mass timber construction and renewable energy sources. Check out the blog link below, authored by Randy Guillot, FAIA LEED AP Bonny Slater, and Geoffrey Diamond, which captures how Horizon embodies a paradigm shift to shape a sustainable future. By prioritizing critical care, streamlining support services, and designing for long-term adaptability, hospitals can not only minimize environmental impact but also integrate seamlessly into the fabric of their communities. #futureofhealth #futureofwellness https://lnkd.in/gDcj8-a2

Sydney Covey and Mike Lang gave a presentation on the intersection of sustainability and healthcare and how the two can work together to achieve sustainability goals. They discussed ways that hospitals can become sustainable, not just in existing spaces, but in new construction. Another topic they touched on was encouraging existing hospitals to get their Energy Star rating, which is free to get, so they can see how their existing systems are performing, and then they can make a plan for how to improve. Sydney and Mike did a great job educating the audience on this topic! VSHE - Virginia Society of Healthcare Engineers #healthcare #construction #sustainability #lunchandlearn

Some cool new research from Gensler to share… The global healthcare industry is a significant contributor to climate change, accounting for around 5% of greenhouse gas emissions. Hospitals consume 2.6 times more energy than other commercial buildings and produce a staggering 13,000 tons of waste daily. This environmental strain impacts human health and exacerbates disparities in marginalized communities. How can future hospitals become an integral part of our communities? Can we optimize care by prioritizing the environmental factors that impact health? We envision a future where hospitals are smaller, with fewer beds and procedure rooms, focusing on the most complex and critical care. This approach can reduce resource consumption and minimize our carbon footprint. #SustainableDesign #HealthcareInnovation #ClimateAction #Gensler #thorntontomasetti #brplusa

📢 We are excited to launch the Estates Sustainability Solutions Framework. The NHS is the first healthcare system to declare a climate crisis, committing to implementing Green Plans along with Local Authorities. In response, we developed a solution that supports Green Plan objectives, including Net Zero targets, through a single route to market. This new and innovative Framework offers a comprehensive end-to-end solution that helps you assess, adapt and prevent the impacts of climate change on your estates and enables the continuation of healthcare services delivery. Open to NHS and broader public sector organisations in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the Agreement comprises sixteen service lines, split into four categories: 🔹Consultancy services 🔹Building remediation 🔹Power generation and storage; and 🔹Nature-based solutions. Service lines include sustainable insulation, living walls, energy-efficient lighting, and well-being green spaces. Framework benefits 🔹 end-to-end, innovative solution 🔹supports your Green Plan objectives 🔹can be used to deliver sustainable funding initiatives 🔹flexibility to compete and award across multiple services Find out more information and access the framework via https://bit.ly/4d0gVet Get in touch with the team: NHSCS.estates@nhs.net Alexandra Hammond, Karen Amber ,Public Policy Projects #SustainableProcurement #Sustainableestates #Sustainability

New VHBA sustainability health technical advice documents are available! These documents provide guidance on important environmental sustainability requirements and considerations for public health infrastructure delivery.

🌿 Practical measures for environmentally friendly hospitals 🏥   We are happy to see that the Green Hospital project and the resulting best practices were featured in a magazine article of the fmpro - Schweizerischer Verband für Facility Management und Maintenance. From the research project "Green Hospital - Resource Efficiency in Swiss Hospitals", a list of practical measures for an environmentally friendly and efficient hospital has been published. 📝 The best practices are defined as practical approaches that reduce the impact on the environment, society and the economy over the entire life cycle while maintaining the quality of healthcare services. A focus was set on measures in those hospital areas for which there was a high level of climate relevance and therefore a great deal of leverage. From an overall perspective, the greatest leverage for environmentally friendly hospitals lies in the construction of long-living and resource-efficient hospital buildings, the use of renewable energies and the expansion of catering services with plant-based products. 🏢🌞🌿   Read the full article in the magazine of the fmpro - Schweizerischer Verband für Facility Management und Maintenance here (in German): https://lnkd.in/gKve35vE   #BestPractice #GreenHospital #HealthSector #LCA #EnvironmentalAssessment #NRP73 SNSF Swiss National Science Foundation

With clients and their building teams resolved to meet sustainability goals and carbon neutrality commitments, Robins & Morton sees heightened interest in adopting new and data-informed approaches. In addition to the resolve of health systems and their governing boards, hospital staff, patients, and local communities desire more sustainable, resilient, and healthy buildings. In the 2024 State of Healthcare Construction Report built by Robins & Morton, learn why strong indications suggest the best days for sustainability – and the most dramatic breakthroughs – are ahead and how healthier outcomes are already being achieved. 📝: bit.ly/3DkwywO

Big strides in healthcare sustainability! 🌱 Spire Gatwick Park Hospital leads the race to carbon neutrality with a significant £1.1m green investment. A cutting-edge chiller system upgrade marks a pivotal moment in this journey. No longer will heat dissipate uselessly into the atmosphere. Instead, this clever technology repurposes it, warming water and sidelining gas boilers. This £715,000 initiative is a vital component of their eco-conscious crusade. The commitment doesn't wane there. Energy-efficient LED lighting is set to illuminate the facility, while the appointed 'Carbon Champion' spearheads innovative eco-projects and cultivates a culture of conservation. Plus, solar power is on the horizon! These eco-endeavours coincide with a broader refurbishment. From new lifts to updated flooring, patient experience is receiving a parallel boost. The message from Jayne Cassidy, Hospital Director, is crystal clear: sustainability is at the heart of their healthcare mission. Every technological and infrastructure decision now reflects a dedication to reducing emissions and energy use. #Healthcare #Investment #SpireGatwickParkHospital

📢Our latest article, written by Natalie McClay, takes an analytical look at the NHS's Net Zero journey. It highlights the similarities between housing and healthcare, assessing nine crucial areas of the Net Zero journey and how providers can learn and adapt to ensure their Net Zero journeys are less arduous and more effective. Click here to read the article in full: https://ow.ly/hy8m50QZw6B #Sustainability #NetZero #RenewableEnergy #NHS

We are excited to share that we have achieved NHS Evergreen Sustainable Supplier - Level 2: Comprehensive net zero targets and reporting for carbon emissions. Compulsory to NHS suppliers, the NHS Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment is a self-assessment and reporting tool. By completing this assessment, we are supporting the NHS in their efforts towards achieving their sustainability goals and improving health now and for future generations. NHS Central Commercial Function (CCF) Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eBY3AtWH We are committed to delivering sustainable, healthy, and inspiring additions to the built environment and we aim to leave the world better than we found it. Our Retrofit Toolkit will help you to make informed decisions in prioritising decarbonisation plans to single assets or across entire estates to reduce energy usage. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eGNHEZf8   #architecture #buildingconsultancy #GreenerNHS #healthcare #sustainability