Sarika Shetty, a partner at SJK Architects, a pioneering firm in sustainable architecture, speaks on the challenges of designing healthcare facilities in rural area
Sarika Shetty, stresses that the availability of human resources, infrastructure, water, and power in the region, accessibility of the location, and timely allocation of funds are some of the major factors that impact the development of hospitals in rural areas
Further exploring the intersection of Fostering belonging and facilitating connection for emotional well-being through climate resiliency and cultural sensitivity, she says
“Climate and culture can be strong collaborators in defining the design ethos for a rural healthcare facility and ensuring it meets the needs of the community it serves. One can strive to design environments that harness sunlight and channel wind not only for thermal comfort but also to reduce the rate of spread of infections and nurture people’s relationship with nature for comfort and well-being. Building orientation is key to indoor comfort..”
The ethos of sustainable design in healthcare has been implemented by SJK Architects at JSW Sanjeevani hospital, a first multispeciality hospital in Maharashtra's infrastructure-starved Dolvi village.
