December 10, 2003—Boulder Community Foothills Hospital (BCFH) is the first hospital in the nation to earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. Administered by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED certification distinguishes buildings that meet the highest performance standards through environmentally conscious design, energy efficiency, resource conservation and dedication to indoor air quality.
BCFH, which opened in September 2003, is a 60-bed, 200,000-square-foot facility that was constructed to serve the rapidly growing population in Boulder County, Colo. Designed and constructed as a “green” building, the hospital’s indoor air quality is cleaner for its occupants and its interior, exterior and surrounding area will have minimal impact on the environment.
The hospital’s pursuit of LEED certification began during management planning and played a key role throughout construction, including the site development, building design, and materials selection. In addition, locally harvested and manufactured materials, along with recycled materials, were used in construction. Seventy-five percent of construction waste was recycled.
Johnson Controls oversaw the selection, purchasing, installation and acceptance of all systems. By working with Johnson Controls, the hospital was able to meet several performance-based requirements and achieve LEED points. For example, the Johnson Controls Metasys building management system optimizes energy efficiency and performance of the building’s mechanical and electrical systems. The Metasys system also allows remote access of many facility management activities, from turning off lights to starting the air- conditioning, allowing the hospital to be highly efficient with its staff’s time and energy use.
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