ASHRAE/ASHE Decarbonizing Hospital Buildings Guidebook (Digital Version)

 

Rising energy and resource costs alongside the increasing impact of climate change on health care facilities have led professionals in the field to embrace sustainable infrastructure. To help guide this effort, ASHRAE’s Task Force for Building Decarbonization and the American Society for Health Care Engineering have developed Decarbonizing Hospital Buildings, a guide focused on the design, construction and operation of decarbonized new hospital buildings and major renovations.

 

Intended for stakeholders in the design, construction and operation of hospital buildings, this indispensable resource provides actionable insights into procuring environmental attributes and implementing effective offsets.

 

Due to their complexity, hospitals require special attention if they are to meet the challenge of zero operational carbon by 2030, as recommended by the ASHRAE Position Document on Building Decarbonization. Addressing the unique challenges health care facilities face, Decarbonizing Hospital Buildings navigates the complex landscape of definitions and standards surrounding zero emissions buildings, focusing on ASHRAE’s robust framework for decarbonization. This guide offers practical strategies for achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. From optimizing process loads to leveraging advanced thermal energy solutions, every aspect of hospital design, construction and operation is meticulously examined.

 

Key features of this guidebook include: