• Linkou CGMH PRTC, inaugurated on Nov. 10th, 2015, receives international LEED-HC (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design- Healthcare) Platinum recognition; becomes Asia’s first and world’s second hospital with this honor.
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (CGMH), with medical innovation, advanced viewpoints and commitment to realizing a world-class healthcare environment, introduced the green building concept to its Proton & Radiation Therapy Center (PRTC), and invited Siemens to be the green building consultant for the Center. Planned and designed by CGMH’s facility team, the PRTC successfully received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-Healthcare (LEED-HC) Platinum recognition in 2014, thereby becoming Asia’s first and world’s second hospital with this honor.
Chairman of Chang Gung Medical Foundation Steering Committee Shih-Tseng, Lee said, “Bearing in mind CGMH founder Yung-ching Wang’s philosophy – Taking from the Society, Giving back to the Society and Only do the Best, CGMH aims at making the PRTC a world-class green healthcare building. In addition to the huge investments in proton and radiation equipment, CGMH has made great efforts to become a green hospital which is energy-saving and environmental friendly.” Linkou CGMH Superintendent Wen-Neng Uneg stated with great expectation, “CGMH PRTC is not only the best cancer treatment center in Asia, it also realizes the corporation’s goals on energy saving and social responsibility. With the LEED-HC platinum recognition, our patients are able to heal physically and psychologically under a green environment while CGMH continues to provide them with advanced healthcare services.”
Siemens Taiwan President and CEO Erdal Elver said, “CGMH is an outstanding medical center in Taiwan. In addition to its innovation in healthcare services, CGMH has built a world-class healthcare green building and become a role model in green hospital. Siemens is honored to be designated as the general consultant throughout the entire LEED application and implementation processes. We equipped PRTC with our Building Management System to make the building’s operation more intelligent and energy efficient. With our mid-term plan “Green+ Grow Taiwan Together” in mind, Siemens is proud to set a new milestone in the green healthcare development, as well as providing far-reaching benefits to Taiwan in terms of energy efficiency, carbon reduction and environmental sustainability.”
U.S. Green Building Council Senior Vice President Jane Henley added, “We highly admire the achievement of CGMH PRTC. On average, around 90 percent of our time is spent indoors. The built environment has profound impact on our mental and physical health. LEED certification is to assist in keeping adverse components out of our buildings and address the challenges of the environment to human health. Equipped with great vision, CGMH introduced the green building regulations to improve the quality of the medical environment and to bring patients positive energy. CGMH is undoubtedly a role model in the global medical industry. ”
CGMH invested nearly NT$5.4 billion to build the hospital. The total amount of construction was around NT$2.15 billion, of which NT$78 million (approximate 3.6%) was incurred on LEED. As a result, CGMH PRTC is now 42% more energy efficient than regular buildings. Every year, PRTC saves 2 million kilowatt hours of electricity consumption and reduces 1,224 metric tons of CO2 emissions, which is equal to the annual CO2 absorption of 3.3 Daan Forest Parks. In addition, the waste water recycling and reclaimed water system reduce water consumption by 61% or 18,750 tons of water annually.
The engineering team of CGMH designed and managed the construction plan, meeting CGMH’s internal standards for energy efficiency and water and waste reduction. In order to comply with LEED-HC, CGMH has put extra efforts in these comprehensive areas:
- Heat-resistance: Energy-saving Low-E double layer glass are used for all external windows, and heat-resistant layers are added to the inside of the wall. In addition to the roof garden, the roof is also covered by foamed concrete heat-insulating layer and PS board, effectively enhancing the heat resistant efficiency and reduces the loading of air-conditioning. - Air-conditioning and energy consumption control: Air conditioning hosts, chilled water pumps, cooling tower fans, and air-conditioners are all designed with variable frequency. Energy efficiency controls are equipped to ensure easy adjustments to optimal conditions. Moreover, an intelligent integrated system is installed in order to control the distribution and transmission of energy, enhancing the operational efficiency of the chillers, ice storage systems, low pollution coolants, cool-heat-exchangers and heat pump systems. - Lighting design: Two-way lighting control systems are adopted with automatic on-off functions. Energy-saving lamps / light bulbs are installed comprehensively. In addition, the number of lamps are reduced and designed in a way to leverage more natural lighting and to avoid excessive indirect lighting. - Renewable energy: Strengthening the floor slab structure of the roof and adopting the solar panel and wind turbine for renewable energy generation. - Waste recycling and reuse: Around 98% of CGMH PRTC’s construction waste was recycled. - Green materials for construction: Most of the building materials are made from recycled/reused materials with low dissipation, formaldehyde-free and non-toxic characteristics. In addition, coating materials are free from lead. - Environment protection: Half of the CGMH PRTC building site is covered with plants and roof gardens. Carpool and hybrid cars are highly encouraged.
Contact for journalists Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Yung-Ji Su Tel.: 03-319-6200 ext. 3613; E-Mail: su501014@cgmh.org.tw
Siemens Ltd., Taiwan Kate Wang Phone: +886 2 7747- 8888 ext 8976; E-mail: kate.wang@siemens.com
