Sustainable hospital design: Specifying insulation for patient comfort, health and wellbeing

Given the rising healthcare demand, it is critical to understand how comfort and health are affected by the physical environment in hospital settings. Although there are many variables that can affect a patient's perception of their overall comfort, thermal comfort, indoor air quality and acoustics are among the most important. These variables can be improved through thoughtful building design, including specifying long-lasting, sustainable insulation materials.

Sustainable hospital design: Specifying insulation for patient comfort, health and wellbeing considers a holistic approach to designing and specifying for healthcare environments that focuses on the comfort, health and wellbeing of its occupants. We establish the link between hospital building design and patient outcomes, then take a close look at the key parameters that contribute to the quality of an indoor environment. This includes an examination of how insulation can improve thermal comfort, indoor air quality and acoustics. We also discuss the importance of insulation in terms of fire safety compliance and sustainability.

Fletcher Insulation specialises in developing industry-leading insulation solutions, created using sustainable manufacturing methods and supported by expert technical and service teams. Their solutions contribute to creating a healthier indoor environment for patients, visitors and staff, and reduced energy solutions to control costs and environmental impact.

Download this whitepaper and learn how specifying long-lasting, sustainable insulation materials can improve the comfort, health and wellbeing of hospital occupants.