The importance of LEED certification in healthcare architectural projects

Abstract

The worldwide demand for hospitals has increased over time, this space being the reflection of various historical events that have forced it to adapt to various physical, social and environmental conditions that society faces, to its time, lacking spaces essential for its operations. The purpose of this article is to raise awareness among architects for the implementation of design strategies with the use of clean energy, especially in the health sector, at a national and international level since, as is known, these are the hospitals that generate the highest index. of contamination in the waste (organic, inorganic and RPBI) that is produced daily as well as the architectural space that consumes the most energy, for example "According to the Development Bank of Latin America (13), a typical distribution of energy consumption in hospitals It would be: 51% in air conditioning, 12% in ventilation and pumps, 6% in domestic hot water, 14% in lighting and 17% in equipment. With this background, through a more empathetic approach to the environment, integrating LEED standards into the design as an urgent alternative, it is intended that with this implementation of certification in the health sector, and properly equipped spaces, they will improve quality, medical care and avoid expenses. unnecessary energy. Another implementation is green spaces that benefit us in different ways, since there are studies that suggest that these reduce unfavorable health conditions including cardiovascular pathologies, diabetes and cancer. There is a great social/environmental problem that requires raising awareness for future constructions by integrating various factors, since population growth strongly demands resources and spaces, creating collapse in emergency situations, which is why buildings must respond to current and future demands.