10/7/11

Nursing Home addition -Hampton Roads



Choosing the most energy efficient module for the Home which houses Alzeimer's patients requires special attention. Part of the decisions which must be made is to concentrate on common areas, such as corridors,living rooms and dining areas or to provide more light in individual rooms. Part of the answer to this investigation is a compromise in the development of providing North and Eastern Sky exposure into the building. While each of the rooms has ample lighting from artificial sources, the results from studies show that natural light is more acceptable to the residents. Of the two modules above, the one on the right has a continuous supply of light from strip windows on the roof. The one on the left has the Georgian Dormers which have limited application in a modern building. and can provide light in only the room below.

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