ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN
A clear and logical stacking of floors and functions maximises usable floor area, provides direct patterns of use, achieves desired clinical adjacencies internally, and satisfies maximum clinical travel distance requirements.
By streamlining hospital operations, MMUH allows clinical staff to dedicate more time to direct patient care, establishing a model of efficiency that sets new standards for healthcare facilities.
Key technology and automation features We summarise the main hospital technology and automation features: n A wide range of advanced technologies has been integrated into MMUH to enhance efficiency, safety, and patient care throughout the hospital.
n Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs): Aerocom’s AGVs automate the transport of heavy loads such as pharmaceuticals, linen, and equipment, across the hospital, saving man-hours, and allowing porters to focus on patient-facing duties, enhancing overall operational efficiency and care delivery.
n Next-generation pneumatic tube systems: Aerocom’s pneumatic tube systems stand out due to their advanced control software, RFID tracking, real-time automatic diagnostics, customisable security options, and integration with the Building Management System, offering greater efficiency and reliability.
n Advanced diagnostic systems: Cutting-edge MRI and ultrasound machines from Siemens enable rapid and precise diagnoses, ensuring exceptional care delivery.
n Stixx Pro fire suppression technology: A Swedish- designed Potassium-based system extinguishes fires without residue or damage, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum safety.
n Digital infrastructure: Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Solutions: A centralised IoT platform integrates HVAC, lighting, and power systems, enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
n 5G system and digital wayfinding: A 5G network powers advanced navigation tools, providing seamless, interactive wayfinding for patients and visitors.
n Fully converged cloud-based IT network: A unified IT platform simplifies management, enhances security, and supports real-time collaboration across the hospital.
n Digital design: BIM and Digital Project Management. BIM and cloud-based tools ensure precision, transparency, and collaboration, throughout the hospital’s design and construction.
n Drone-assisted operations improve safety and efficiency in building inspections by reducing the need for manual access to hard-to-reach areas.
MMUH’s role extends beyond healthcare; it is a catalyst for local economic and social revitalisation. Our original masterplan envisioned MMUH as a central hub, surrounded by new development plots and public spaces that encourage community interaction. With the development of the inclusive masterplan on the
17-acre site, we encouraged and created permeability into and through the site and along the existing canal arm. Careful positioning of the development to the north of the plot allowed us to open up the south of the site for public green space, which is a valuable asset for both the hospital and the local community. Further south, additional development
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