In response to growing concerns of climate change, an increasing number of local governments are supporting calls for new buildings to be designed to consume 50% less energy than the national average. Since hospital buildings are more energy intensive than most, is this a realistic goal for healthcare institutions? Can a hospital be designed today to consume 50% less energy than the national average? This session enables attendees to:
•Demonstrate how to model whole-building energy use with software.
•State the impact of design decisions on energy consumption.
•Describe how to maximize energy efficiency and carbon emission reductions during the design process and eliminate costly redesigns.