In the hospitality sector, the commitment to environmentally friendly architecture is no longer an option but an unavoidable necessity. The concepts of “sustainability” and “sustainability”, although derived from the same term in English -sustainable-, have been adopted in different ways depending on the country or region.
According to some authors, “sustainable” refers to something that maintains itself by its own means, while “sustainable” implies the support of external factors to maintain itself. Despite their etymological differences, both terms point to responsible planning that considers the present without mortgaging the future.
Construction, especially that of hospital buildings, is characterized by significant consumption of natural resources and energy. Healthcare infrastructures, which operate without interruption 365 days a year, require a different, more ecological and strategic approach.