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ABOVE: A PATIENT ON THE SCHWAB REHABILITATION HOSPITAL GREEN ROOF Image provided by: Colin Lyons (Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital) theme of Learning and Healing Through Nature—recognizing the importance of an environment of care that supports recovery and healing. Dianne: Most of the initial funding for the Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital’s therapeutic rooftop garden came from a green spaces grant from the Chicago Mayor’s Office, along with a substantial philanthropic effort on the part of the Gittler family, Gil Pak, operations director, Penn State Hershey who wanted to create a living memorial for Children’s Hospital, green roof opened in 2013 their daughter, Caryn. A surviving sister, Michelle, is a physiatrist and the residency Dianne Hunter, director, public relations program director at Schwab. and communications, Sinai Health System (Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital), green roof Timothy: We’re keenly aware of the enviopened in 2003 ronmental demands imposed by healthcare facilities—particularly, large academic Timothy Pennigar, project manager, centers such as Duke University Health structural systems, Duke University Health System. Being a good steward of natural System, green roofs opened in 2008 resources is, first, the right thing to do, and this desire has been deeply integrated at Q: HOW DID YOUR HOSPITAL ADMINISTRADuke during the past decade. But further, TION JUSTIFY THE INITIAL ADDED COSTS we find that sustainable building practices OF IMPLEMENTING GREEN INFRASTRUCcan produce enhanced life-cycle or reduced TURE INTO/ON THE BUILDING? operating costs, which more than offset Gil: The Penn State Hershey Children’s added first costs. It’s simply good business. Hospital project team felt strongly about providing appropriate outdoor spaces within the project plan. In line with a cou- Q: HOW HAVE THE GREEN ROOFS ON YOUR ple of existing green roof locales already on HOSPITAL AFFECTED THE WELL-BEING OF THE PATIENTS AND STAFF INSIDE? ARE campus, the further establishment of two additional green roofs within the Children’s YOUR GREEN SPACES ACCESSIBLE? TO WHOM? Hospital was felt to be appropriate. Not only did these provide value for our LEED Gil: Our building just opened to patients certification, but they tied into our building in January 2013, so we have not had direct I asked three hospital administrators who have implemented green roofs on their healthcare facilities how their “healthy hospital is affecting their patients—and their wallet. The clients speak! = FREESTANDING + 800.450.3494 www.greenscreen.com NEW: White Paper: Considerations for Advanced Green Facade Design Available Now LIVING ARCHITECTURE MONITOR / SUMMER 2012 / 15 MC_LAM_WINTER 2013.indd 19 2013-02-26 4:32 PM http://www.greenscreen.com http://www.greenscreen.com

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Green Roofs - Living Architecture Monitor - Spring 2013
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Current Research
Living Architecture Meets Hurricane Sandy
How Healthy Is Your Hospital?
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Green Roofs - Living Architecture Monitor - Spring 2013