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http://dx.doi.org/10.15682/jkiha.2017.23.4.17

A Study on Sustainable Outdoor Space of Regional Public Hospitals  

Yoon, Eunji (Department of Architecture, Hongik University Graduate School)
Lim, Yeonghwan (Department of Architecture, Hongik University)
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Journal of The Korea Institute of Healthcare Architecture / v.23, no.4, 2017 , pp. 17-25 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: Since hospitals have a big impact on the natural and social environment, hospitals' sustainability must be considered in various aspects including environmental, social, and economical aspects. So far, research on sustainable hospitals has mainly been conducted on indoor environment, but outdoor space of hospital is as important as well. The purpose of this research is to study the sustainability of hospital outdoor space and to make proposals for improving sustainable regional public hospitals. Methods: Through preceding research analysis and literature review, the concept of sustainable outdoor space of hospital was defined. Also, the evaluation contents of outdoor space were extracted from domestic and foreign green building certification criteria. With this analytic frame, we visited 4 regional public hospitals in Korea, interviewed the facility managers, and analyzed sustainability of hospital outdoor space. Results: Analysis of 4 regional public hospitals reveals that there is a lack of consideration for sustainability in all 4 categories; urban and network, natural environment, community, and user. In terms of community, sustainability has rarely been applied to all four hospitals. The site selection and terrain of the site were essential to sustainability. Implications: Establishing a master plan considering future expansion is critical. Also more attempt to show regional characteristics is needed. It is necessary to design a comprehensive outdoor space that considers sustainability and also healing environment. Level difference in the site can be used as a design element.
Keywords
Green Hospital; Regional Public Hospital; Hospital Exterior Space; Sustainable Outdoor Space; Therapeutic Environment;
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