Daylight and natural ventilation in the healthcare sector

Monodraught, Sunpipe, Windcatcher, natural ventilation, daylight

Monodraught has produced a 32-page brochure dedicated to the healthcare sector. It highlights the importance of natural daylight and natural ventilation for the wellbeing of patients and the benefits of reduced energy consumption and carbon emissions for hospitals and healthcare buildings.

There is a selection of case studies and an informative look at current legislation and the latest guidelines, with a particular emphasis on BREEAM and other energy-saving directives.

The brochure specifically covers Monodraught’s Sunpipe natural-daylight and Windcatcher natural-ventilation systems.

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