Symbiosis University Hospital and Research Center, (SUHRC)

The hospital is a 41,800 sqm, 910-bed, multi-specialty hospital. The biophilic design promotes recovery and rejuvenation for patients and healthcare professionals. Two large courtyards bring in ample daylight and views of the outdoors into the interiors, while creating buffer zones to reduce cross-infection. ICUs have soft and soothing hues to reduce anxiety; the OPD has no air conditioning but allows for fresh natural air, thereby reducing the AC load and power consumption for the hospital. Naturally compressed, sundried earthen bricks were produced on site and are used to create a double-skinned façade, shading projections to reduce heat gain.