Island Health

28 Island Health magazine cdh update Island Health is responsible for pro- viding health care in one of the most naturally spectacular regions in Canada, and our ground-breaking new hospital in Cowichan combines top quality medical care with an unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability. The future 204-bed Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) – which marked its first year under construction in the Cowichan Valley this March – promises world-class patient care with a focus on becoming the first fully electric, fossil fuel-free hos- pital in B.C. when it opens in 2027. Hospitals are among the highest users of energy, requiring round-the-clock operation of life-saving equipment, climate control systems, ventilation and lighting to support safe patient care. Single-use materials, medical equipment, and disposable items all contribute to waste generation. "Our vision to build a more environmen- tally responsible new hospital began early in the planning process to replace CDH," said Pierre Iachetti, Director Energy, Environment & Climate Change. "Going fully electric means we won't be burning fossil fuels in the day- to-day operations of our future facility." Additional measures that support envi- ronmental sustainability are featured in the infographic below and include: — Rooftop solar panels — The ability to capture energy and reuse heat produced by mechanical systems to preheat water and air — Highly-efficient air-source heat pumps to heat and cool the facility — LED lighting which uses 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs — A high performing building enve- lope to minimize heat loss; and — Ventilation that provides healthy outdoor air to interior spaces. The new CDH is also on track to achieve CAGBC Zero Carbon Building Standard and LEED ® Gold Certification. Caring for patients while caring for the planet New Cowichan District Hospital raises the bar on environmental sustainability. DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT IPU LOBBY SECURED OUTDOOR SPACE AMBULANCE BAY N SERVICE CENTRE LOADING D & T BLOCK IPU TOWER LOBBY REACH OUT GATHERING SPACE SECURED OUTDOOR SPACE AMBULANCE BAYS AMBULATORY CARE EMERGENCY ENTRANCE MEETING CENTRE WEST MAIN ENTRANCE EAST MAIN ENTRANCE The First Fossil Fuel Free Hospital in British Columbia The new hospital will be all-electric, meaning that it will not burn any fossil fuels for its power supply, and will have an 80% reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions compared to the existing facility. The hospital is set to be the first healthcare project to achieve CAGBC Zero Carbon Building Standard, and is also targeting a LEED ® rating. SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES Carbon Savings Onsite solar panels provide carbon-free power, supplying more than 2% of the hospitals' energy needs. The carbon savings are the equivalent of taking 38 passenger cars off the road each year. Reduced Energy Demand LED lighting will be used throughout the hospital, using 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs. Minimized Heat Loss / Gain A high performing building envelope minimizes heat loss. This includes insulated walls and roof and triple-glazed windows to the south and west of patient tower to minimize solar heat gain. Energy Capture and Reuse Heat produced by the mechanical systems, like heating and cooling systems, is captured and used to preheat water and air, reducing overall energy consumption. Efficient Heating / Cooling A highly efficient air-source heat pump provides additional heating and cooling needs. An electric boiler provides backup heating. Indoor Air Quality Ventilation strategies provide patients and staff with healthy outdoor air in the interior spaces. The exhaust air utilizes heat recovery to pre-heat the outdoor air supply. The hospital is incredibly efficient in large part because of how the energy is captured and reused: DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT IPU LOBBY SECURED OUTDOOR SPACE AMBULANCE BAY N SERVICE CENTRE LOADING D & T BLOCK IPU TOWER LOBBY REACH OUT GATHERING SPACE SECURED OUTDOOR SPACE AMBULANCE BAYS AMBULATORY CARE EMERGENCY ENTRANCE MEETING CENTRE WEST MAIN ENTRANCE EAST MAIN ENTRANCE The First Fossil Fuel Free Hospital in British Columbia The new hospital will be all-electric, meaning that it will not burn any fossil fuels for its power supply, and will have an 80% reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions compared to the existing facility. The hospital is set to be the first healthcare project to achieve CAGBC Zero Carbon Building Standard, and is also targeting a LEED ® rating. SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES Carbon Savings Onsite solar panels provide carbon-free power, supplying more than 2% of the hospitals' energy needs. The carbon savings are the equivalent of taking 38 passenger cars off the road each year. Reduced Energy Demand LED lighting will be used throughout the hospital, using 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs. Minimized Heat Loss / Gain A high performing building envelope minimizes heat loss. This includes insulated walls and roof and triple-glazed windows to the south and west of patient tower to minimize solar heat gain. Energy Capture and Reuse Heat produced by the mechanical systems, like heating and cooling systems, is captured and used to preheat water and air, reducing overall energy consumption. Efficient Heating / Cooling A highly efficient air-source heat pump provides additional heating and cooling needs. An electric boiler provides backup heating. Indoor Air Quality Ventilation strategies provide patients and staff with healthy outdoor air in the interior spaces. The exhaust air utilizes heat recovery to pre-heat the outdoor air supply. The hospital is incredibly efficient in large part because of how the energy is captured and reused: DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT IPU LOBBY SECURED OUTDOOR SPACE AMBULANCE BAY N SERVICE CENTRE LOADING D & T BLOCK IPU TOWER LOBBY REACH OUT GATHERING SPACE SECURED OUTDOOR SPACE AMBULANCE BAYS AMBULATORY CARE EMERGENCY ENTRANCE MEETING CENTRE WEST MAIN ENTRANCE EAST MAIN ENTRANCE The First Fossil Fuel Free Hospital in British Columbia The new hospital will be all-electric, meaning that it will not burn any fossil fuels for its power supply, and will have an 80% reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions compared to the existing facility. The hospital is set to be the first healthcare project to achieve CAGBC Zero Carbon Building Standard, and is also targeting a LEED ® rating. SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES Carbon Savings Onsite solar panels provide carbon-free power, supplying more than 2% of the hospitals' energy needs. The carbon savings are the equivalent of taking 38 passenger cars off the road each year. Reduced Energy Demand LED lighting will be used throughout the hospital, using 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs. Minimized Heat Loss / Gain A high performing building envelope minimizes heat loss. This includes insulated walls and roof and triple-glazed windows to the south and west of patient tower to minimize solar heat gain. Energy Capture and Reuse Heat produced by the mechanical systems, like heating and cooling systems, is captured and used to preheat water and air, reducing overall energy consumption. Efficient Heating / Cooling A highly efficient air-source heat pump provides additional heating and cooling needs. An electric boiler provides backup heating. Indoor Air Quality Ventilation strategies provide patients and staff with healthy outdoor air in the interior spaces. The exhaust air utilizes heat recovery to pre-heat the outdoor air supply. The hospital is incredibly efficient in large part because of how the energy is captured and reused: DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT IPU LOBBY SECURED OUTDOOR SPACE AMBULANCE BAY N SERVICE CENTRE LOADING D & T BLOCK IPU TOWER LOBBY REACH OUT GATHERING SPACE SECURED OUTDOOR SPACE AMBULANCE BAYS AMBULATORY CARE EMERGENCY ENTRANCE MEETING CENTRE WEST MAIN ENTRANCE EAST MAIN ENTRANCE The First Fossil Fuel Free Hospital in British Columbia The new hospital will be all-electric, meaning that it will not burn any fossil fuels for its power supply, and will have an 80% reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions compared to the existing facility. The hospital is set to be the first healthcare project to achieve CAGBC Zero Carbon Building Standard, and is also targeting a LEED ® rating. SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES Carbon Savings Onsite solar panels provide carbon-free power, supplying more than 2% of the hospitals' energy needs. The carbon savings are the equivalent of taking 38 passenger cars off the road each year. Reduced Energy Demand LED lighting will be used throughout the hospital, using 75% less energy than incandescent bulbs. Minimized Heat Loss / Gain A high performing building envelope minimizes heat loss. This includes insulated walls and roof and triple-glazed windows to the south and west of patient tower to minimize solar heat gain. Energy Capture and Reuse Heat produced by the mechanical systems, like heating and cooling systems, is captured and used to preheat water and air, reducing overall energy consumption. Efficient Heating / Cooling A highly efficient air-source heat pump provides additional heating and cooling needs. An electric boiler provides backup heating. Indoor Air Quality Ventilation strategies provide patients and staff with healthy outdoor air in the interior spaces. The exhaust air utilizes heat recovery to pre-heat the outdoor air supply. The hospital is incredibly efficient in large part because of how the energy is captured and reused: by Audrey Larson Image: ZGF Architects

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