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Overview:

Healthcare facilities do much more than just house patients and equipment. They provide an atmosphere where patients can heal, patients’ families can feel comfortable, and healthcare professionals can do their best to care for the community. Green Building is the practice of creating an environment using environmentally sustainable and health-focused design and construction methods. The ultimate goal is to provide a healthier, more productive indoor environment while lowering maintenance costs and reducing energy consumption. To achieve green design and construction, hospitals work with third-party, certification-based systems, such as the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

Goals 2025:

1. Increase recycling from building projects through better collection, material separation, and tracking
2. Include language in upcoming HVAC replacement project bids to concentrate on energy savings and sustainability

Highlights:

Stony Brook University Hospital is currently undergoing a replacement of the curtain walls on two 20 story towers. The current target completion date of this multi-year project is mid-2026. The project includes the replacement of two main towers facades and pedestrian bridges which were original construction circa 1974. The curtainwall includes approximately 123,500 square feet of spandrel panels and 12,000 square feet of vision panels. Energy considerations were major drivers for the design and selection of materials. The energy savings that will result from the project is estimated to be 30%.

�ǿ����޴�ý Strengthens Resiliency by Replacing Aging Storm Drain Infrastructure : At �ǿ����޴�ý, resilience is not just a goal, it is a commitment to ensuring the safety of our patients, staff, and facilities in the face of environmental challenges. Recognizing the increasing threat of extreme weather events, our team took proactive measures to upgrade critical infrastructure, mitigating the risk of flood damage and ensuring uninterrupted patient care.

• Identifying the Risk: Over time, aging cast iron storm drains in several occupied areas of our facility began showing signs of deterioration, including cracks and leaks. These compromised drainage systems posed a significant risk during heavy rain events, increasing the likelihood of localized flooding, potential water damage to critical areas, and disruptions to hospital operations.
• A Proactive Solution: To enhance the hospital’s resilience, �ǿ����޴�ý initiated a facility-wide assessment of storm drain infrastructure, prioritizing areas most vulnerable to water intrusion. The Facilities team collaborated with trade professionals to implement a phased replacement plan.��Through careful planning and execution, our team successfully replaced aging, compromised cast iron storm drains with modern, high-durability piping designed to withstand heavy usage and extreme weather conditions. The upgrades were strategically performed in occupied areas, ensuring minimal disruption to patient care and hospital operations.
• Building a Resilient Future: The project’s success has already been evident during recent heavy rain events. The upgraded storm drainage system efficiently manages water flow, reducing the risk of internal flooding and protecting vital patient care areas. By taking a proactive approach, �ǿ����޴�ý has not only safeguarded our facilities but also reinforced our commitment to sustainability and resilience in healthcare infrastructure.
• A Model for Sustainable Healthcare: �ǿ����޴�ý’s approach serves as a model for other healthcare facilities looking to enhance their resilience. Our investment in modern stormwater management infrastructure demonstrates how proactive facility management can reduce vulnerabilities, improve sustainability, and ultimately support uninterrupted, high-quality patient care. As we continue to innovate and strengthen our infrastructure, we remain dedicated to leading the way in sustainable and resilient healthcare operations.

All facility projects are designed in accordance with LEED Silver Rating guidelines. ��We use flooring, wall coverings, paints, mats, finishes, furniture, and exterior materials that avoid chemicals of concern. We will continue to explore the use of pre-finished vinyl flooring during patient room renovations to reduce or eliminate use of “strip and wax” with the process’s less than desirable chemicals.

Stony Brook’s natural setting allows for four-and-a half times the building footprint to be used as vegetated open space.The hospital has many green spaces throughout the campus which surround staff and patients with areas that change with the seasons. The facility and its various buildings are nestled in heavily wooded areas amongst mature trees and local fauna. Many of the entrances are lined with potted plantings as well as an abundance of flower beds that welcome staff and patients alike into our buildings. We have a memorial garden that provides tranquility for individuals to reflect surrounded by greenery with a memorial brick garden and the outdoor plaza decks have plantings that are sustainable and native to the Long Island region for staff and patients to enjoy throughout the day. A vegetable garden is generated and maintained by facility staff that grows and produces fruits and vegetables that are used in meal preparation served in our main cafeteria for the enjoyment of our patients, staff, and visitors.

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Recognition:

�ǿ����޴�ý won a 2016 Vizient Sustainability Excellence Award for our Deck Rehabilitation Project on the Health Sciences Center Tower rooftop. The buildings were experiencing temperature control issues. We installed more efficient insulation, and replaced the rusted beams that were supporting the infrastructure. New high-efficiency insulation was installed, and all lighting was replaced with LEDs. New doors and roof were installed to inhibit outside temperatures from entering. Vizient Sustainability Excellence Awards are given by Vizient to hospitals that demonstrate commitment to sustainability by implementing a new program that has measurable success.

Team Leads:

Karen Villanueva-Walsh, Michael Cullen, John Pluchino, Sharon Meinster

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