Amit Bhansali
Senior Vice PresidentWSPAmit Bhansali is a Healthcare Practice Leader at WSP, with over 15 years of experience. He has led diverse healthcare projects across 18 states, including several projects focused on resiliency and flexibility. As an active ASHRAE Standard 170 voting member and chair of the Interpretations Subcommittee, Amit shapes national healthcare ventilation standards. He contributed to the ASHRAE/ASHE Decarbonizing Hospital Buildings Guidebook and is writing a chapter for the ASHRAE Handbook. Amit is dedicated to mentoring engineers and advancing resilient, future-ready healthcare design.
E43 – Power to Recover: A Conscious Design Framework for Resilient and Sustainable Healthcare Infrastructure
In today’s healthcare sector, infrastructure must transcend basic clinical support to actively foster resilience and sustainability. A mindful design …In today’s healthcare sector, infrastructure must transcend basic clinical support to actively foster resilience and sustainability. A mindful design approach brings together clinical priorities with the practical realities of power, water, and therm…In today’s healthcare sector, infrastructure must transcend basic clinical support to actively foster resilience and sustainability. A mindful design approach brings together clinical priorities with the practical realities of power, water, and thermal supply, establishing a robust framework that prepares hospitals for everyday efficiency and rapid response in emergencies. Electrification plays a role in reducing carbon emissions and supporting d…In today’s healthcare sector, infrastructure must transcend basic clinical support to actively foster resilience and sustainability. A mindful design approach brings together clinical priorities with the practical realities of power, water, and thermal supply, establishing a robust framework that prepares hospitals for everyday efficiency and rapid response in emergencies. Electrification plays a role in reducing carbon emissions and supporting decarbonization goals, but true resiliency depends on more than just energy transitions. Case studies from the Indiana University Health program showcase how modular layouts for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, along with adaptable emergency operating modes, can be seamlessly integrated into healthcare spaces. These flexible designs enable facilities to quickly adapt during pandemics or disruptions and efficiently recover after crises. Modularity allows hospitals to isolate, repurpose, or reconfigure areas as needed, without sacrificing clinical effectiveness. Water is elevated as a critical utility within this framework. Projects in California, such as Riverside and Good Samaritan, illustrate advancements in water resiliency, including emergency storage, protected booster and treatment systems, and department-specific isolation. These provisions ensure essential services—like operating rooms and dialysis—remain operational even during water outages, preserving patient care and infection control. Controls unite these elements to respond dynamically to conditions while maintaining operational stability. Ultimately, resilient hospitals use fewer resources and recover more rapidly from adverse events, demonstrating that sustainability and resilience are mutually reinforcing goals.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
