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First GreenRE certified private hospital
93 SUSTAINABLE REAL ESTATE | Our 10-Year Journey
Introducing centres of excellence for Cardiac Services and
Catheterisation, Endoscopy, Chemotherapy, Women’s and
Believing that healthcare is fundamental to the expression
Men’s Health, Rehabilitation and Wellness departments,
of humanity, Thomson Hospital, Kota Damansara embarked
Thomson Hospital is well-positioned to value add the
on an expansionary exercise creating necessary spaces for
healthcare services it offers. Boasting high site visibility for
both patients and medical professionals, in tandem with rising
demand for specialised healthcare. Mixing sustainability the new additions, the project team have factored in the retail
with healthcare, the facility capitalises on natural lighting and specialist clinic podium to leverage on potential footfall.
and uses a grid of LED lights and environmentally friendly Additionally, keeping carbon-free mobility in mind, pedestrian
materials and fittings because the architecture itself must access from the adjoining educational campuses, residential
communicate energy, must inspire and promote connections precincts and MRT station were also considered.
between the diverse community and its stakeholders. With
the sustainable enhancements implemented, the hospital The creation of a landmark destination
is estimated to reduce up to 27% of its total annual carbon Inspired by simplicity, the architects adopted a contemporary
emission. Engaging VERITAS Architects Kuala Lumpur, rectilinear approach to create a landmark destination and
VERITAS Interiors and VERITAS Landscape, in collaboration to express the progressive values of the hospital. Efficient
with VERITAS Architects Australia, the fresh, new design space planning has been applied to ensure a cost-effective
accommodates four main components – specialist clinics, design solution that also provides flexibility to cater to
a retail outlet, hospital ward accommodation and car park future medical services. The design criteria fulfilled an
for both the retail and hospital. Existing clinical services environmentally sustainable building, including improved
have also been significantly expanded, increasing inpatient energy efficiency, water efficiency, environmental protection,
capacity and critical care facilities from 200 to 400 beds, indoor environmental quality, and carbon offset. With the
while the number of operating theatres have been doubled. sustainable enhancements implemented, the Thomson