Homi Bhabha Hospital
Improving efficiency in hospital building operations
The hospital's HVAC systems were operating inefficiently, leading to unnecessary energy consumption and emissions. At the same time, healthcare facilities require highly reliable indoor environmental conditions and uninterrupted operation. The project therefore focuses on improving system performance and reducing emissions while maintaining the stringent requirements of a modern hospital environment.
Why this building
Hospitals are among the most energy-intensive building types due to their continuous operation, stringent comfort requirements, and critical healthcare functions. Improving efficiency in such facilities can generate substantial carbon reductions while demonstrating approaches that can be replicated across healthcare infrastructure in India and beyond.
Frictions encountered
Existing HVAC systems operated inefficiently and required optimization.
Healthcare operations require uninterrupted service throughout implementation.
Patient comfort and indoor environmental quality must be maintained at all times.
Multiple technical systems must be coordinated within a functioning hospital.
Energy improvements must align with healthcare facility standards and operational requirements.
Measures planned/ implemented
HVAC controls optimization.
Enhanced building automation.
Heat pump-based hot water systems.
System performance improvements.
Energy management and operational optimization.