High Performance Healthcare Buildings: A Roadmap to Improved Energy Efficiency

Singer, Brett C. ; Tschudi, William F.

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

关键词: Training;    Economics;    32;    Efficiency;    Design;   

DOI  :  10.2172/974319
RP-ID  :  LBNL-2737E
RP-ID  :  DE-AC02-05CH11231
RP-ID  :  974319

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This document presents a road map for improving the energy efficiency of hospitals and other healthcare facilities. The report compiles input from a broad array of experts in healthcare facility design and operations. The initial section lists challenges and barriers to efficiency improvements in healthcare. Opportunities are organized around the following ten themes: understanding and benchmarking energy use; best practices and training; codes and standards; improved utilization of existing HVAC designs and technology; innovation in HVAC design and technology; electrical system design; lighting; medical equipment and process loads; economic and organizational issues; and the design of next generation sustainable hospitals. Achieving energy efficiency will require a broad set of activities including research, development, deployment, demonstration, training, etc., organized around 48 specific objectives. Specific activities are prioritized in consideration of potential impact, likelihood of near- or mid-term feasibility and anticipated cost-effectiveness. This document is intended to be broad in consideration though not exhaustive. Opportunities and needs are identified and described with the goal of focusing efforts and resources.