High-Performance Glazing for Enhancing Sustainable Environment in Arid Region’s Healthcare Projects
The integration of sustainability rating systems in healthcare projects and healthcare building envelope specifications is a growing concern in the construction industry, especially in the arid region. The external facade of healthcare buildings is one of the most significant contributors to the ene...
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| author | Esam M. H. Ismaeil Abu Elnasr E. Sobaih |
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| description | The integration of sustainability rating systems in healthcare projects and healthcare building envelope specifications is a growing concern in the construction industry, especially in the arid region. The external facade of healthcare buildings is one of the most significant contributors to the energy cost and comfort level of healthcare buildings in such a region. This study undertook a comprehensive comparison analysis of an adaptive model of high-performance glazing (HPG) specifications for patient rooms in a case study inside Saudi Arabia based on multi-criteria, including the LEED Healthcare rating system. The study used a technical comparative analysis for three onsite glazing models with HAB software v6.0 based on specifications of specialist manufacturer organizations for glazing window performance, climatic conditions, and the region’s culture. Significant results in the case study project were achieved in energy saving and sustainability ranking in the healthcare rating system, providing new specification guidelines for HPG applications in healthcare buildings located in an arid region, and cultural environment considerations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0fad6befbfbd4d7ca1df253288823fae2023-11-18T00:45:32ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092023-05-01135124310.3390/buildings13051243High-Performance Glazing for Enhancing Sustainable Environment in Arid Region’s Healthcare ProjectsEsam M. H. Ismaeil0Abu Elnasr E. Sobaih1Civil and Environmental Department, College of Engineering, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsaa 31982, Saudi ArabiaManagement Department, College of Business Administration, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi ArabiaThe integration of sustainability rating systems in healthcare projects and healthcare building envelope specifications is a growing concern in the construction industry, especially in the arid region. The external facade of healthcare buildings is one of the most significant contributors to the energy cost and comfort level of healthcare buildings in such a region. This study undertook a comprehensive comparison analysis of an adaptive model of high-performance glazing (HPG) specifications for patient rooms in a case study inside Saudi Arabia based on multi-criteria, including the LEED Healthcare rating system. The study used a technical comparative analysis for three onsite glazing models with HAB software v6.0 based on specifications of specialist manufacturer organizations for glazing window performance, climatic conditions, and the region’s culture. Significant results in the case study project were achieved in energy saving and sustainability ranking in the healthcare rating system, providing new specification guidelines for HPG applications in healthcare buildings located in an arid region, and cultural environment considerations.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/5/1243healthcare rating systemhigh-performance glazing (HPG)green hospitalssustainable environmentarid region |
| spellingShingle | Esam M. H. Ismaeil Abu Elnasr E. Sobaih High-Performance Glazing for Enhancing Sustainable Environment in Arid Region’s Healthcare Projects Buildings healthcare rating system high-performance glazing (HPG) green hospitals sustainable environment arid region |
| title | High-Performance Glazing for Enhancing Sustainable Environment in Arid Region’s Healthcare Projects |
| title_full | High-Performance Glazing for Enhancing Sustainable Environment in Arid Region’s Healthcare Projects |
| title_fullStr | High-Performance Glazing for Enhancing Sustainable Environment in Arid Region’s Healthcare Projects |
| title_full_unstemmed | High-Performance Glazing for Enhancing Sustainable Environment in Arid Region’s Healthcare Projects |
| title_short | High-Performance Glazing for Enhancing Sustainable Environment in Arid Region’s Healthcare Projects |
| title_sort | high performance glazing for enhancing sustainable environment in arid region s healthcare projects |
| topic | healthcare rating system high-performance glazing (HPG) green hospitals sustainable environment arid region |
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