Paras Yash Kothari Memorial Hospital, India: Photo Tour

The 430-bed tertiary care facility prioritizes sustainability and evidence-based design principles.

Published: November 25, 2024Tracey Walker

Andre J. Fanthome

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Paras Yash Kothari Memorial Hospital, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

Paras Yash Kothari Memorial Hospital in Uttar Pradesh, India, is a 430-bed tertiary care facility for oncology, neurology, and cardiology services.

The hospital aims to provide affordable, high-quality healthcare to the growing middle-class population in Kanpur and surrounding areas.

By reusing an existing building, the adaptive reuse project was able to be completed in 18 months.

Evidence-based design strategies

The design prioritizes evidence-based strategies, such as promoting operational efficiency by minimizing walking distances for staff and visitors.

Programmatically related functions are strategically grouped for proximity. Specifically, the 9-story structure situates emergency, ambulatory, and surgical departments on the lower floors, ensuring streamlined workflows.

A central, light-filled atrium serves as both a visual anchor and organizational hub, connecting departments while fostering a calming environment.

A courtyard enhances the patient experience by providing positive distractions, contributing to a tranquil atmosphere throughout the hospital.

Hospital poised to achieve LEED Gold status

The Paras Yash Kothari Memorial Hospital is set to achieve a USGBC LEED Gold Healthcare rating for energy efficiency.

The building envelope modulates its fenestration to ensure minimal heat gain and maximize usable daylight.

Consequently, the south and west façades use insulated glass units to minimize heat gain. Furthermore, more than 20 percent of the total energy load is being offset by solar panels, which also meet the entire water heating demands of the facility.