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Haiti is prone to many natural disasters and their subsequent devastation. Earthquakes, hurricanes, tropical storms, and flooding are all challeneges impacting construction and longevity of buildings and lives in Haiti.
As part of our approach to resilient des gn we aimed to create a structure which can withstand
of earthquakes and wind as well as
Inspired from the Riviere L’Islet, the themes of nature and balance shaped the form and function of the hospital campus Curved faces are implemented to sooth and distress visitors and direct wind loads around the building rather than sustaining strong pressures and potential uplift Courtyard garden spaces integrate the outdoors with the interior environment providing natural l ght and fresh, dehumidifying vegetation creating more comfortable spaces for patients Three phases of construct on are planned to account for the core hospital housing maternity, general, and emergency care additions for the Wellness, and Research Centers The lifespan of the hospital is considered with the room for emergency or permanent expansion spaces as demands grow with the community
Haiti s riddled with l mited resources and poor infrastrucutre-with Les Cayes relying on 100% power from generators
As part of our approach to sustainable design, we a med to optim ze passive and active design strategies to reduce annual energy consumption Combining the best material choices, shading systems, and HVAC systems the EUI was reduced by 57% With the add tion of solar pv panels the hosp tal can produce even more energy than demands, making it 11% net-positve
Overhangs and a perforated skin facade provide shadie against heat gain and dissipate daylighting
