Kabete Referral Hospital
With an increase in Kenya’s security forces operations, this led to increased requirements for medical and surgical care and therefore the need for a National Referral and Research facility to complement the Defence Forces Memorial Hospital (DFMH) which is the sole referral hospital for security forces in Kenya. The new facility would enable Kenya Defense Forces to provide adequate and timely healthcare services to its personnel during operations and in peace time and also cater for the referral medical needs of members of other security agencies and senior government officers. The completed installment would include an accident & emergency unit, imaging & radiology, cardiac wing, oncology centre a medical school and a helicopter landing pad.
The project employs a variety of design strategies with the goal of championing a more sustainable development and patient experience. Parking areas utilize permeable paving to reduce rainwater runoff and aids in replenishing groundwater resources. Extensive landscaping provides a stronger connection to nature while promoting a healthier environment. Outdoor roof gardens serve to shield the building from excessive heat gain while providing a more visually pleasant roofscape. In addition to the design concept seeking to develop the facility as a sanctuary providing refuge, a sense of rejuvenation and hope, careful consideration was also given to piecing together a research- driven layout featuring optimized circulation, accessibility, patient orientation and navigability.
The facades allow natural sunlight into the building which serve to improve the quality of the interior spaces and to reduce energy usage, while sunshading devices help to minimize excessive direct solar gain. The hospital also employed solar water heating systems to take advantage of sustainable energy sources and cut down energy costs..
With an increase in Kenya’s security forces operations, this led to increased requirements for medical and surgical care and therefore the need for a National Referral and Research facility to complement the Defence Forces Memorial Hospital (DFMH) which is the sole referral hospital for security forces in Kenya. The new facility would enable Kenya Defense Forces to provide adequate and timely healthcare services to its personnel during operations and in peace time and also cater for the referral medical needs of members of other security agencies and senior government officers. The completed installment would include an accident & emergency unit, imaging & radiology, cardiac wing, oncology centre a medical school and a helicopter landing pad.
