Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center’s 病人馆 chosen among competitors nationally for Green Building Showcase

Outside view of DHMC 病人馆

从一开始, the goal of our new 病人馆 was not only to address the growing healthcare needs of our region, but to create an environment that promoted healing and wellness.

大卫·F. Duncan, vice president of facilities management and enterprise support services

最近开业的 病人馆 at 十大正规博彩网站评级正规博彩平台卫生’s Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) was honored by 建筑环境Plus (BE+)作为2023年的目标之一 Green Building Showcase Award Winners. The annual awards program is a snapshot of the leading edge in green building practices around the country.

DHMC was honored in the 健康 & 健康类. Judges noted that they selected DHMC for this award because the Pavilion is designed to support the mental and physical health of all building occupants including staff, 病人, 和游客. They noted the creation of staff respite spaces, the adaptability of ventilation and temperature in the patient rooms, the integration of spaces to meet the needs of families that travel great distances for healthcare, and integration of WELL building features.

从一开始, the goal of our new 病人馆 was not only to address the growing healthcare needs of our region, but to create an environment that promoted healing and wellness,大卫·F说. Duncan, vice president of facilities management and enterprise support services at 十大正规博彩网站评级正规博彩平台卫生. “We worked closely and carefully with architects to ensure that this space was designed thoughtfully, with respect for our abundant natural resources, and could grow with us as the Upper Valley continues to evolve. Getting this award from BE+ is a wonderful validation of achieving those goals.”

The nomination for DHMC was submitted by engineering firm HDR. The 病人馆 opened in May 2023 and added 64 beds to DHMC on levels 3 and 4 of the Pavilion. Levels 2 and 5 were left undeveloped, so the hospital may continue to expand capacity over time as need increases. Multiple art installations throughout the Pavilion, 本地艺术家创作, pay homage to the surrounding beautiful scenery of New Hampshire and Vermont. Amenities include a beautiful lobby, 教堂, 食品和饮料摊, nursing room and spacious public restrooms.

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