Glazing and Walls input validation has been added to the EEM08 and EEM09 calculators. Projects can no longer be submitted for certification if glazing values are missing or out of range. As of 26 July 2026, projects with incomplete entries will display a warning but can still be edited, however, full glazing information must be completed before submitting for audit.
Since hospitals operate 24/7 they consume 2.5 times the energy of an equivalent commercial building. But medical facilities can provide state-of-the-art treatment while minimizing energy and water use if the right decisions are made at the design stage. EDGE enables healthcare facilities to target those areas where technologies can significantly reduce energy bills and help facility managers stay within tight budgets.
EDGE relies on the number of beds, floors and occupancy rates, as well as the size of operating rooms, intensive care units and diagnostic services, to create a base case model. Several types of medical facilities can be EDGE certified, including a public, private or multi-specialty hospital, an eye care or dental practice, or a clinic or diagnostic center.
The aim is to engineer a facility that provides the highest standards of healthcare without wasting resources. That is why for hospitals in emerging markets, EDGE is a wise decision to make.
Hospitals are among the most energy-intensive of all buildings, yet patients want their care to be delivered in an environmentally responsible way.
To keep the hospital’s bottom line healthy while persuading the patient to choose one high-quality medical facility over another.
Green hospitals can channel energy savings into better patient care, earning a brand of trust from the community while leading by example.
Go to the EDGE App and select the Hospitals building type.
Select your country and city.
Fill in the Basic Parameters, including the type of hospital.
For the most accurate results, specify the dimensions of the hospital’s layout.
Indicate the building orientation.
After completing the inputs on the Design tab, move on to the next step of selecting energy-saving measures.
It takes less than 30 minutes to design a resource-efficient development of homes or an apartment building with EDGE. Determine the solutions that make the most sense at the least cost, keeping the preference of your customers in mind. EDGE has built-in climate data that is specific to where your properties are located, for the most accurate results. Go to the EDGE App to get started.
Choose from the list to the left.