Hospice Vejlbo - A Place to Say Goodbye
Translated title
Hospice Vejlbo - Et Sted at Sige Farvel
Authors
Sivertsen, Hans Christian ; Poulsen, Mikkel Bømfeldt
Term
4. term
Education
Publication year
2023
Submitted on
2023-05-25
Pages
195
Abstract
Denne rapport undersøger, hvordan et hospice i Silkeborg kan yde omsorg ved livets afslutning og samtidig være miljømæssigt ansvarligt og billigt i drift. Den ser på brugen af bæredygtige materialer, passive strategier og relevante tekniske løsninger for at reducere miljøpåvirkning og driftsomkostninger. Rapporten anvender livscyklusvurdering (LCA), hvor bygningen betragtes fra opførelse over brug til endelig nedtagning, for at finde muligheder for at nedbringe dens samlede aftryk. Den analyserer også helende designprincipper, der støtter patienters og pårørendes trivsel, herunder naturligt lys, god ventilation, kontakt til naturen samt gennemtænkt brug af farver og materialer. Rapporten afslutter med anbefalinger til fremtidige hospiceprojekter, der forener bæredygtighed, livscyklusvurdering og helende design, så pleje af høj kvalitet kan gå hånd i hånd med et mindre miljøaftryk og lavere driftsomkostninger.
This report explores how a hospice in Silkeborg can provide end-of-life care while also being environmentally responsible and economical to operate. It examines the use of sustainable materials, passive strategies, and appropriate technical solutions to reduce environmental impact and running costs. The study applies life cycle assessment (LCA)—looking at the building from construction through use to eventual decommissioning—to identify opportunities to lower its overall footprint. It also investigates healing design principles that support the well-being of patients and their families, including natural light, good ventilation, connections to nature, and thoughtful use of colours and materials. The report concludes with recommendations for future hospice designs that integrate sustainability, life cycle assessment, and healing design so that high-quality care can align with a smaller environmental footprint and lower operating costs.
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