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The Service Module: Size and Shape
Moreover, 117-foot wide service modules in the 10,000 to 15,000 square
foot range would be approximately square, whereas wider modules would
be shorter, thus requiring a large amount of header ductwork between
main trunks in proportion to the trunks themselves.
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Special Service Modules
The simple rectangle, discussed previously, is the most effective shape of
service module in terms of structure and service distribution.
In the majority of hospital configurations, this shape can be readily
maintained but in many larger hospitals courtyards may be required.
Courtyards can be readily formed by omitting structural bays from that end
of the service module opposite to the service bay.
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