You might have heard of eco-friendly corporate offices, but the concept of a green hospital is still relatively new in India. On Sunday, the country got its greenest healthcare centre when Kohinoor Hospital, a 100-bed multi-specialty hospital, was inaugurated at LBS Marg in Kurla.
It is the first hospital in the country to bag a platinum rating in the Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (Leed) certification for a ‘green building’. The US certification sets standards for environmentally sustainable construction.
“Several corporate buildings have been developed as eco-friendly structures, but no one really thought of constructing an eco-friendly hospital,” said Shailesh Dalvie, CEO, Kohinoor Hospital. “Thus, we decided to tap this environment-friendly concept and relate it to healthcare.”
According to Dalvie, the hospital will be one of its kind for patients, whose healing process will begin as soon they enters the premises. “We have made many arrangements for energy conservation, which will automatically reduce our operational costs,” said Dalvie, adding that the quality of air and the environment in the hospital will help boost the healing process.
The hospital will also recycle water, a scarce resource in the city these days. Besides, the hospital is built to maximise absorption of natural light to save electricity. Special carbon dioxide sensors, which trigger injection of fresh air when CO2 exceeds a certain level, have also been installed.
The hospital has a team of over 150 doctors who are well-known in the medical fraternity. “Gradually, we plan to add 75 more beds, and also get more reputed doctors,” said Dalvie.
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