Climate Adaptive and Energy Efficient Labour Room and Maternity Ward Facility in Meghalaya
Channel: SELCO Foundation
Date: 2022-12-01

#Democratisingdesign #Energyforhealth
#Inaugrated in the hilly state of Meghalaya, a state-of-the-art Labour Room and Maternity Ward facility – that is revolutionizing healthcare for expecting mothers and families. 🏥🤰
 
Here's what sets the Climate-adaptive and disaster resilient facility apart:
• Safe, well lit, thermally comfortable and hygienic delivery room
• 2-bed recovery ward for new mothers and babies with dedicated beds/ room for families in waiting
• Universal accessibility to the whole facility and bathroom facilities
 
But that's not all! The facility is more reliable and sustainable with:
• 100% off grid Solar energy system
• Energy-efficient baby warmer and labour room appliances
 
The contextualised building design has considered, thermal insulation with climate adaptive building materials like reflective roofing sheet and insulated false ceiling for roofing and insulated blocks for walling. Additionally, sizes and positions of windows, building layouts, etc. are also scientifically designed to improve comfort and efficiency.
This climate-adaptive and energy optimised healthcare facility aims to:
• Improve approachability to healthcare seekers
• Improve thermal comfort for occupants
• Boost healthcare practitioner productivity
• Enhance the overall quality of healthcare at the last mile
 
#Redefinehealthcarestandards! 🌟👶💚 #HealthcareInnovation #MaternityCare #Sustainability #MeghalayaHealthcare