510
Generalized Needs and Requirements: Hospital Requirements
1. The nursing tower consists of generally repetitive elements
(functional units).
2. These functional units are often consistent in size and
arrangement from one hospital to the next.
3. They have particular requirements for aspect (outlook) and
perimeter to area ratios.
Consequently when viewed in the context of the total hospital, the
nursing tower portion is somewhat unique.
In the case of non-nursing functional units it is quickly apparent that
no consistency of plan organization exists between functional units.
Each was optimized in response to the medical and operational
needs of a particular set of activities. It is unlikely, therefore, that
any non-nursing unit or combination of units will become a
generator of a new dimensional discipline (See Section 513.3.2).
Structural and mechanical subsystems will both impose
dimensional discipline. Of these, the structural discipline is
generally most critical in relation to internal functional unit
organization. The mechanical discipline, i.e., the mechanical
service module, should be sufficiently large so as to encompass
most departments, and thus remain independent of any particular
internal organization.
b. The dimensional discipline of the building system should provide for
a generalized building performance capable of accommodating a
range of activities in any given space.
2. Unobstructed Area Requirements
The building system should be capable of accommodating
unobstructed areas where required.
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