Owner’s Project Requirements
Medical Office Building
Introduction
In the healthcare industry- culture, labor and workflow- are challenging the design standards of the
conventional medical office building (MOB). The medical office building must be convenient, efficient
and mobile. The facilities must include the housing of doctors and medical staff. The designed
building includes reception area, waiting room, exam rooms, offices, record storage, imaging center,
lab, etc. The exam rooms will be equipped with the specialties. The equipment and furniture will be
newly designed for patients. The planning of medical office building is patient friendly. The cost
effectiveness is also taken into consideration by reducing loss of energy.
General Project Description
The project is taken into consideration to build a Medical Office building which have unique facilities
when compared to the general office. The owner of Maxx Life Clinic decided to build a new 50,000
sqft (4645m2) medical office building. This is expected to be completed in 2023.
The Project will consist of the following:
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A 2-story Medical Office Building (MOB) including spaces for patient and medical staff.
Offices, Exam rooms, kitchen, washrooms for staff & patients, communications (computer) room,
drug storage room, reception and patient waiting area, nursing stations, Lab area
Project Schedule
Following is project timeline as scheduled below
Award of Design-Build Contract (February 2022)
Phase 1: Design Development Documents (May 2022)
Phase 2: Construction Documents & Approvals (July 2022 – Sept 2022)
Phase 3: Construction (Q2 2023 through Q1 20)
Phase 4: Post-Construction Warranty
Budget Considerations and Limitations
The energy saving systems which are adopted, and the energy efficient design leads to the
environmental and economic benefits of conserving resources.
The HVAC systems impacts the costs of building includes capital investment, operating cost,
maintenance costs of building.
Owner and Occupancy Space and Use Requirements
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A building which has the best life cycle cost for the applicable climate and the Owner’s
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Budget
Excellent indoor environmental quality that facilitate occupants’ use of the space by providing a
comfortable and safe environment while avoiding the design attributes related to poor HVAC
system performance, poor space utilization, poor acoustical qualities, inconsistent interior style,
and low durability of finishes.
Maximize usable space including reducing the amount of space needed above ceilings in order
to provide maximum ceiling heights
Operation and maintenance needs are for an easily serviceable, maintainable, and secure
facility that has low utility and maintenance costs
Design Process
Describe the design review process and objectives and the development and requirements for the
basis of design.
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
Occupancy, Climatic, Temperature
Maximum capacity for the building was calculated at 202 occupants. The temperature varies from 3⁰C to 26 ⁰C throughout year.
General HVAC Systems Data
The supply fan has the capacity of 32,000 CFM, and the exhaust fan has a capacity of 26,600
CFM
Energy Efficiency and Demand Reduction
The composite insulated exterior panels, a connector between the hospital and new medical office
building, low-E windows, high efficiency HVAC system, an energy efficient green roof, energy
efficient passenger elevators, and high efficiency lighting.
Electrical Systems
The electric system consists of latest energy-efficient lamp and ballast technology both F32T8 high
efficiency 2x4 ceiling fixtures. Task lighting at workstations are provided for by under-cabinet fixtures
with T5 lamps. Interior lighting in all offices are operated by bi-level switching to conserve energy.
Also, all toilet and other room lighting are controlled by censors to automatically turn off when
unoccupied. Emergency lighting and signage are provided by select ceiling fixtures with battery
packs. All exit lights are LED type for efficiency.
Plumbing Systems
Water Efficiency
The plumbing systems serve six multiple-fixture toilet rooms, 10 small washrooms, 8 exam rooms,
and 3 break rooms with sinks, and three janitor closets. A electric water heater works with a
thermostat-controlled recirculation pump to deliver hot water to the building.
Fire Protection and Alarm
The building has a Class 1, fully addressable fire alarm system that will communicate with all
necessary building systems. The building has a sprinkler system that meets all local and national
codes.
Environmental and Sustainability Goals
The goal is to achieve a LEED Silver Certification.