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Texas Health is committed to creating healthcare environments prioritizing comfort, safety and sustainability to promote healing and minimize environmental impacts.
Sustainable Design
Our dedication to fostering holistic healing is reflected in the thoughtful design of our spaces. We prioritize consumers' safety, privacy and comfort, and ways to optimize the work experience for care teams and staff while ensuring operational efficiency and sustainability.
We design new buildings to meet the rigorous Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) standards and adhere to LEED principles when revitalizing existing facilities where feasible. We also incorporate the American Institute of Architects’ Framework for Design Excellence guiding principles for sustainability into our building processes.
Some of our sustainable practices include "smart" building controls, real-time location systems, rainwater and condensation harvesting, and energy-efficient LED lighting controls. These initiatives improve efficiency and conservation and lower utility costs.
Healing Features
Recognizing the impact of patient-centric design on the recovery process, we cultivate a calming and restorative atmosphere through:
- Optimizing natural lighting and access to nature.
- Incorporating sound-absorbing materials and acoustic design principles.
- Using color and art to create positive surroundings.
- Empowering patients to adjust room temperature and lighting from their beds.
2023 Highlights
Texas Health:
- Standardized room sizes to allow us to quickly change their function when needed and avoid costly and disruptive renovations.
- Enhanced space designs to improve the consumer experience while maintaining convenience for caregivers.
Snapshot: Margot Perot Center for Women and Infants Celebrates Innovative RenovationAfter 40 years of providing obstetrical, gynecological and whole woman care for more than 175,000 patients each year, the Margot Perot Center for Women and Infants at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas recently completed a multiyear renovation. The expanded facility now encompasses an additional 362,000 square feet, showcasing contemporary designs and state-of-the-art medical technologies. With private and opulent suites, the center aims to provide comfort and tranquility for expectant mothers and their families. Vibrant art, lush greenery and ample natural lighting contribute to a serene and therapeutic environment, embodying our dedication to whole woman care. |