PROJECT

DESIGNING AN URBAN HOSPITAL

MUDASSIR FIDA ARCH 20-19

 HOSPITAL EVOLUTION
Origin of Hospital Architecture: Hospital
architecture has evolved over centuries. The
earliest hospitals were often religious
institutions, such as monasteries, where the
sick were cared for. As medicine and
healthcare practices advanced, the design and
purpose of hospitals also evolved.
Urban hospital: It is a medical facility located within an urban or
metropolitan area, as opposed to a rural or suburban setting. Urban
hospitals are typically situated in densely populated cities or
metropolitan regions, and they serve the healthcare needs of a diverse
and often large population.
The typology of urban hospitals refers to the classification or categorization of these medical
facilities based on various characteristics, functions, or design considerations. Urban
hospitals can be categorized in several ways, and their typology can vary based on regional
healthcare systems and specific needs. some common typologies of urban hospitals:

General Urban Teaching Rehabilitation Traditional vs.

Hospitals Hospitals: Hospitals: Green Hospitals:

● medical services ● medical schools ● recovering from ● emphasize sustainable

● emergency care ● universities. injuries ● eco-friendly design,
● general surgery ● patient care ● surgeries, ● incorporating green
● maternity services ● medical education ● medical conditions. building practices
● medical specialties. ● research ● physical therapy ● environmental
● mental therapy. considerations into their
design and operations.
Flowchart
requirements
spaces
 External accessibility solutions for hospital zoning are essential to ensure that the
hospital campus is accessible and convenient for patients, visitors, and staff.

Pedestrian Walkways
Wayfinding Signage
Drop-Off and Pickup Zones:
Accessible Parking
Public Transportation Access
Outdoor Seating Areas
Ramps and Elevators
Lighting
Emergency Evacuation Planning:
Ongoing Maintenance :
 Landscaping zone in hospital
• Healing Gardens
• Courtyards:
• Therapeutic Gardens
• Recreational Areas:
• Resting Areas:
• Entrance Landscaping
• Green Roof or Rooftop Gardens:
• Pedestrian Walkways
• Wayfinding and Orientation Landscapes:
• Accessible Landscaping
Structural system hospital
Structural system hospital will base
upon the zoning.
Vertical zoning
Horizontal zoning
 BUILDING SKIN
A building skin is the physical separator between
the conditioned and unconditioned environment of
a building including the resistance to air, water, heat, light, and noise transfer.

• Brick Masonry: • Metal Cladding:

Traditional Durability
good insulation modern appearance,
• Reinforced Concrete: especially in commercial
Durability and industrial buildings.
strength. • Composite Panels:
Modern Different materials, such
• Steel Frame and Glass: as aluminium and
aesthetically pleasing insulation, providing
energy-efficient solution. thermal performance and
• Stone Cladding: a sleek appearance.
attractive
durable
• Stucco or Rendered Finishes:
additional layer of protection
aesthetic appeal.
INTERNAL ACCESSIBILITY
 Possible solutions for Energy Efficient hospital

1. Energy-Efficient Lighting:
1. Use energy-efficient lighting solutions such as LED bulbs and
fixtures.
2. Implement occupancy sensors and daylight harvesting to
optimize lighting use.
2. HVAC System Efficiency:
1. Upgrade HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)
systems to more energy-efficient models.
2. Regularly maintain and clean HVAC equipment to ensure optimal
performance.
3. Building Envelope Improvements:
1. Improve insulation in walls, roofs, and windows to minimize heat
loss or gain.
2. Seal gaps and cracks to prevent air leaks, which can lead to
energy wastage.
4. Energy-Efficient Equipment:
1. Ensure that equipment is turned off when not in use.
5. Renewable Energy Sources:
6. Occupant Behaviour and Awareness:
7. Waste Heat Recovery:
1. Implement waste heat recovery systems to capture and reuse
heat generated by medical equipment or HVAC systems.
8. Water Efficiency:
9. Natural Lighting and Ventilation:
10. Green Building Certifications:
11. Energy-Efficient Building Materials:
12. Regular Maintenance and Monitoring: