KOHINOOR HOSPITAL -MumbaiSSA Architects

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Exterior Interior

Technology and Equipment• Cath Lab

• Radiology

• MRI Scan

• CT Scan

• Orthopantomogram (OPG)

• Ultrasonography

• Imaging Solutions

• LED Surgical Lights

• Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)

• Patient Monitoring Systems

• Warmers and Incubators

• Pathology Laboratory

• Central Sterile and Supply Department (CSSD)

Features The Kohinoor Hospital is a 227,000 Sq.ft. with 150 bed

health care facility that houses 2 basements, ground+5 storey structure.

It is a multi-specialty hospital is implementing a range of energy efficient measures to reduce energy consumption, decrease greenhouse gas emissions and improve the quality of patient care.

At Kohinoor Hospital, of all the materials used, more than 40% is recycled material.

Foundation of the overhead tank was built reusing scrap material. Salvaged wood was reused for making frames which helped to conserve trees.

The hospital is built with an emphasis on getting natural lights in all the patient areas, which reduces the consumption of electricity. The large windows and open sky light keep the area cool and ventilated along with incoming natural light.

The waste water from various zones of the hospital is treated using disinfectants at the Sewage Treatment Plant. The water is then reused for flushing, cooling air conditioning towers, DG sets and for horticulture. Therefore conserves 40% of the water.

Features Also have dual flushes and urinal sensors in place to control water

flow.

Installed state-of-the-art Demand Control Ventilation and Variable Air Volume systems to keep indoor air quality in check. This system uses sensors to monitor the quality of air and keep it fresh.

To prevent an Urban Heat Island Effect, where a particular area becomes hotter than its surroundings, solar energy pavers and panels have been used.

The hospital has also installed advanced internal and external electrical systems to automatically adjust the lighting levels needed during the day and at night.

The only hospital who uses Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers as a measure against electrocution.

 In case of emergencies, the hospital is well prepared with public address system, fire hydrant system, fire alarm system along with smoke detectors, heat detectors and sprinklers. There is also a emergency lighting for all exit signs and on escape routes.

Features Energy Use Intensity at 53 KBTU/ Sq. Ft./ Yr. Insulated walls with a very low ‘U’ Value. High Performance glass, optimal Window to wall ratio, and

recessed and shaded windows. Very low LPD. Typically, artificial lighting constitutes 20%

of the overall energy load- where we have an almost 50% saving. Also the useof LEDs and low LPD results in substantial reduction in internal heat gain.

The chillers have a high COP, which along with Heat Recovery (in non –critical areas) VFDs on CT and AHUs contribute to low energy demand.

Onsite sewage treatment plant recycles 100% of grey and black wastewater.

Nine different varieties of vegetation was used in the landscape with all with a water requirement of zero.

storm water collector has filters with a 90% removal of total suspended solids removed before being discharged.

100% of the waste produced was reused, recycled, or given to the local of community to be used.

Certifications and Especial Features Kohinoor Hospital is Asia’s first LEED Platinum Certified hospital and the

world’s second LEED Platinum Certified hospital. For a Platinum rating, one has to achieve 52-69 points.

Kohinoor Hospital has been awarded 54 credit points, making itthe only LEED Certified platinum rated hospital in Mumbai, India.

30 percent more of pure air is circulated as compared to other constructions.

use astronomical time switches for controlling external lighting. These switches are programmable on the basis of sunrise and sunset, and work without the use of light sensor. This saves substantial amount of electricity and increases the life of lamps. A green building consumes 0.66 watt /sq. ft. as compared to a normal construction which consumes 2.0-2.5 watt / sq. ft.

Green roof provides insulation for the building from outdoor environment. It helps us to lower urban air temperatures and combat the heat island effect.

solar plant installed on the roof, these solar panels are used to harvest the solar energy which is the energy derived from the sun through the form of solar radiation. Its use is to heat water and maintain the humidity in the operation theatre.

HVAC

HVAC Design includes the chilled water plants, these generally consists of energy efficient screw chillers.

• Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) driven chillers

• Multiple primary chilled water pumps

• Secondary chilled water pumps with variable frequency drives.

• Condensing water pumps

• Fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) cooling towers

• VFD driven double skin air handling units with thermal break and variable frequency drive.

• Fan coil units, chilled and condensing water piping, air distribution system, insulation, electrical panels, wiring, control wiring and earthing.

Integrated Building Design System Building Automation System (BAS) is a micro processor control system

which is used to monitor and control all the parameters of HVAC, electrical, fire protection, elevators and other building services/utilities.

The DDC (Direct Digital Control) system interfaces with sensors, actuators and environmental control systems, carries out various functions of energy management, alarm detection, time/event/holiday/temporary scheduling, communication interface/control and building maintenance and report generation.

Internal electrical system uses the latest technologies and fundamental principles of energy conservation and safety that encompass protection against electric shocks, thermal effects, over current, fault current and over voltage.

Dimmers are provided for lighting circuits to reduce the lux level at times when higher lighting level is not required. Also sensors are provided to switch off lighting when the space is not occupied or where natural light is available to achieve the required lux level.

The use of Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers (ELCB) is to safeguard against electrocution through direct or indirect contact with a live circuit.

Landscaping

In landscaping, the focus has been in using native plants like roheo, chlorophytum, bahunia purpuria, bahunia blackiana, plumeri alba, pisonia alba, polyathia longifolia etc. that require less water for survival.