[Greenbuilding] [BULK] green built hospitals?

Bobbi Chukran bobbi at bobbichukran.com
Wed Jul 18 13:39:50 EDT 2007


>>Here is why you don't hear much about Green hospitals:  Hospitals use
>>more energy and resources than any other type of building I can think
>>of.  I do a lot of work in hospitals.  Believe me, they are concerned
>>about energy, but they have to be ready 24 hours a day

Good point.  I was mostly thinking about the artwork and materials 
used in interior design such as carpets, etc.

What I would be concerned about are the paints used, finishes, etc. 
and the whole outgassing issue.

bobbi c.



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