Chapter VIII

Findings, Conclusion and Recommendation

8.1 Findings and Conclusion

Building construction has a significant impact in our environment, not only in terms of

how it alters the landscape but also in terms of waste generation, materials and energy

consumption. World’s interest in biophilic design is growing. It creates buildings utilizing

sustainable technology, renewable resources and systems designed to reduce energy

consumption and carbon emissions. There's no better place to implement these principle

than in the design and construction of hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Hospitals

generate vast amounts of waste material in the form of food, paper and plastics, the

majority of which is not recycled. As a building type, hospitals are relatively heavy users

of materials, energy and water. Not only does this heavy usage drive up the cost of

construction of most hospitals, it also results in increased operational expenses over the

lifetime of the building. A growing number of hospitals are becoming more interested in a

biophilic approach to healthcare design. There seems to be a lot of uncertainty,

however, about implementing it. Concerns typically revolve around initial costs, schedule

and return on investment but implementing sustainable methods is not only becoming

less costly, but also more the rule than the exception.

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8.2 Recommendation

The data gathered by the proponent gave an answer to the questions regarding this

project proposal. The development of general hospital throughout the ages has often

seen as greatest advances in different battles of life. All the information will serve as a

basis for a better understanding and the proponent recommends a further study in

designing biophilic healing environments. It is also important to look at the elements

which go beyond the simple numbers. It is vital to look at customer expectations and the

ability of people to choose a healthcare provider. In order to provide high quality of care

patients expect, hospitals have to be able to recruit and retain the best doctors, nurses

and support staff. It is the ability of the hospital's design to integrate all these needs in a

way which is flexible and adaptable over its lifetime, so that it can continue to serve its

mission.

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