Patient Room Design that Integrates the Personalized Ventilation System for Cross-Infection Control
Jiaru Li
- MS in Architecture
- James R. Jones
- Thesis Book
This study offers a solution to improve ventilation in patient rooms. From an architectural point of view, this study gives instructions on where to apply dual ventilation systems in the patient rooms, and how to apply personalized ventilation systems with a displacement ventilation system. When applying dual ventilation systems in the inpatient facilities, it is necessary to involve both architects and engineers at the early stage of design since this system has impacts on the layout of patient rooms and may have impacts on the room layouts in buildings. This research provides primary models for the subsequent application of PV systems in inpatient facilities or other healthcare facilities.
