Adaptive Architecture and the Prevention of Infections in Hospitals

Tran van Khai
2016 Transactions of the VŠB: Technical University of Ostrava, Civil Engineering Series  
Researches has shown that climate change may spark global epidemics. The objectives of hospital design consistent with a high standard of sustainable architecture must not only be the tropicalization of buildings but also a system to confront the impact of infectious diseases which arise from climate change. Infection control is the discipline concerned with preventing nosocomial or healthcare-associated infection. Infection control addresses factors related to the spread of infections within
more » ... e hospital building, including prevention, monitoring and management measures. As the application of new technologies such as the Heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC) with high-efficiency particulate arrestance (HEPA) has application range within stamina, the study suggests the need to adopt an integrated adaptive hospital design strategy to prevent infection.
doi:10.1515/tvsb-2016-0028 fatcat:f66cxmfqyjftnm4gzqqxjo34mq