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    Greenbuild 2023 in Washington, DC

    Sponsored Session

    (EL04) GAF Presents: Protecting the protectors: Healthcare design for the front lines

    Thursday, September 28, 2023
    10:15am – 11:15am US EDT
    Location: Booth 1035
    Earn 1 CE Credit(s)

    Sponsored By 
    GBCI Credit AIA LU|HSW
    Critical facilities are designed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of our frontline workers, as well as those in their care. Sophisticated mechanical systems are used to prevent the transmission of airborne diseases which requires a comprehensive solution for air control within the building enclosure – all six sides. Understanding the role the roof, the walls, and the below grade areas play in managing air flow and condensation potential will help enhance performance, energy efficiency, and mitigate risk to frontline workers, their patients, and the designer.

    Further, the recovery of patients and the rejuvenation of our frontline workers are equally important. This course will also review the incorporation of green roofs and amenity spaces such as plaza decks, which have proven to reduce burnout and recovery times. This session will help designers understand the elements that keep our doctors and nurses healthy so they can care for those in need.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Learn to illustrate and communicate the impact of air leakage on the design and performance of the building enclosure.
    • Build the knowledge necessary to evaluate moisture durability and design considerations for a durable building envelope.
    • Analyze strategies to provide control layer continuity across the building enclosure.
    • Understand the positive impact green roofs and amenity spaces can have on patients and frontline workers, and design considerations to mitigate risk.