1) Accessibility: The design of the healthcare building’s facade should promote barrier-free access to ensure that everyone, including people with disabilities, can easily enter and exit the building.
2) Safety & Security: The facade design should be able to protect the building against possible security threats and create a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
3) Daylighting & Natural Ventilation: Incorporating natural lighting can induce a calming effect on patients and improve their well-being. Adequate natural ventilation in the building is also essential in terms of the patient’s well-being.
4) Privacy: The healthcare building should be a safe and secure environment that offers privacy to patients, considering specific rooms or sections with individualized privacy features by design.
5) Aesthetics: The facade design should be attractive and blend in with the surrounding landscape. The design should not make the building stand out boldly.
6) Sustainability: Incorporating sustainability attributes will help conserve natural resources, reduce energy consumption, and promote better indoor air quality.
7) Compliance: The design must meet local and international building codes, laws, and regulations.
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