Case Studies: Design Practice and Application of Healthcare Technical Guidance and Tools

Michael Phiri*, Bing Chen

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Abstract

Through a number of carefully selected purpose-built Case Studies from the UK, EU, USA, China and Australasia, this section indicates how strategies that integrate sustainability and evidence-based design have been implemented in healthcare design practice. The aim is to document the key drivers for these case study projects and the consequences of applying these design approaches. In doing so, the brief seeks to increase our understanding of the relationship between theory and practice, thus uncovering mechanisms to embed sustainability and evidence-based design in working practices. Ultimately, this will improve efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of positive healthcare outcomes.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages69-237
Number of pages169
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014

Publication series

NameSpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
ISSN (Print)2191-530X
ISSN (Electronic)2191-5318

Keywords

  • BREEAM healthcare
  • Case study
  • Evidence-based design
  • Green hospital building evaluation criteria
  • Green mark initiatives
  • Healing wheel of the environment
  • LEED healthcare
  • Post-occupancy evaluation
  • Sustainability

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