The most basic sustainability concept is the ecological approach, which involves reducing the consumption of natural resources and improving human welfare without degrading the planet's resources.

However, the definition of sustainability is expanding among governments, policymakers, researchers and the public. Sustainable development must integrate not only environmental goals but also social and economic components.

The complexity of the healthcare industry and its core health and safety mission provide an opportunity to clarify and expand the interpretation of sustainability in design and construction practices to match the multidimensional nature of the industry. In the healthcare industry, a sustainable facility should empower healthcare providers to achieve health and safety goals while maintaining economic viability and limiting resource consumption (Sagha, et. al., 2016).

What are some of the ways a healthcare facility redesign project might incorporate a sustainable design?What are some of the way's providers might redesign facilities to limit resource consumption?

Sagha Zadeh, R., Xuan, X., & Shepley, M. M. (2016). Sustainable healthcare design. Facilities, 34(5), 264-288.https://search.proquest.com/docview/1841757955/fulltext/5E29FCCBA8C44A85PQ/1?accountid=35812