Renovation solutions for healthcare

A hospital renovation is in many cases a necessity to keep up with new technologies and treatments. This represents a great opportunity to improve care and serve community needs but also to review the heating and cooling system. Heating and cooling solutions for healthcare help to create better indoor climate comfort for the patients, staff, residents and visitors, to maintain good hygiene and, where possible, to reduce operational costs by optimising energy efficiency.

Healthcare continuously evolves and so do heating and cooling products. Renovating the existing building and adding a future-proof HVAC system to fit evolving needs ensures the longevity of the institution. With innovative products such as our LST low surface temperature radiators, iVector S2 fan convectors and radiant underfloor heating systems, it’s easy to keep staff, patients and the future in mind.

An important factor to consider in any healthcare renovation project is the challenge of infection prevention. Although improvements to the building will already help keep disease spread to a minimum, our LST, low surface temperature, radiators comply with NHS Estates Health Guidance Notes and benefit from antimicrobial paint, which helps to reduce the build up of bacteria and prevent the transmission of disease. Alternatively, we offer Column radiators which have fast reaction times and are easy to keep clean.

In addition to enhanced infection control, a modern, energy-efficient HVAC system can help to significantly reduce operating costs. By switching to a low temperature system that combines a heat pump, for example, with matching emitters such as low temperature radiators, underfloor or ceiling heating, indoor climate comfort remains guaranteed for patients and staff while the energy consumption and carbon footprint of the hospital decreases substantially.

To optimally enjoy the benefits of a renovated heating and cooling system in healthcare settings, it’s important that it is designed for the different kinds of rooms within the building. A patient room differs from a surgical room, lab or examination room, not only in size but also use. Each room requires a hygienic solution that meets its heat demand and is able to provide the required heat output. With the help of our calculator tools it is easy to find the right solution for each room.

LST, or low surface temperature, radiators are the most obvious choice for healthcare facilities, as they comply with NHS Estates Health Guidance Notes. But there are other interesting alternatives, such as radiant underfloor heating and fully recessed fan convectors, which free up wall space and don’t gather any dust, germs or other particles. Our complete range of indoor climate comfort solutions includes other essential components for healthcare renovation, like hydronic and electronic controls and valves.