The Backbone of Healthcare: Smart MEP Design through Collaboration
The clinic’s design reflects a growing trend in healthcare toward specialized outpatient care, where targeted therapies can improve patient outcomes and experiences. Our approach to MEP design is enhanced by extensive collaboration, studies, and field investigations, which enabled us to assess existing systems and pinpoint improvements for a smooth transition into the new space.
We conducted a heating, ventilating, cooling, and power load analysis and confirmed that the two rooftop units (RTUs) serving the second and third floors, along with the electrical panel, were sufficiently sized to support the planned expansions, including the installation of two x-ray machines and a C-Arm. This careful analysis minimized unexpected costs and design changes, resulting in a high-performance environment that supports effective healing and recovery.
Additionally, RMH collaborated with stakeholders to
reconfigure the base building’s HVAC systems, enhancing tenant control and
aligning our approach with the planned construction for the Cancer Center on
the Garden Level and Level 3. By fostering open communication and teamwork, we
adapted our strategies to effectively split the design packages, even at a late
stage of the process. This flexibility allowed us to navigate project phasing
smoothly while maintaining our commitment to quality throughout the design
phase.
A Model for Future Healthcare Engineering
The Castle Rock Muscular Skeletal Gym and Clinic exemplifies how effective collaboration between the client, architecture team, and MEP engineers yields a facility designed with patient needs and experiences at its core. The insights derived from working closely with the AdventHealth leadership team addressed their unique challenges and needs, leading to functional and healing spaces.
As we look to the future, it is clear that successful healthcare engineering will depend heavily on collaborative efforts that include proactive planning. By fostering a patient-centered design philosophy and working hand-in-hand with clients, we have the ability to develop healthcare facilities that not only exceed performance expectations but also create nurturing environments that promote healing and wellness. The collaboration and understanding gleaned from the Castle Rock project will undoubtedly set new benchmarks for excellence in future healthcare environments.
