Sub district level multispeciality hospital/

Abstract

This thesis is based on a real project proposal for a sub-district level Multi-Specialty Hospital (150 bedded) in Pallatuthazham, a semi-urban area near Perumbavoor in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. The main reason for choosing this topic is the growing need for better healthcare facilities in rural and semi-urban areas. While Kerala has a strong healthcare system, many people living outside major cities still struggle to access specialized treatment. They often have to travel long distances to big hospitals in Kochi, which are overcrowded and far away. The proposed hospital site is 6.31 acres of land that was once a rubber plantation. It is well connected to nearby towns and located in a calm and green environment near the Muvattupuzha River. This setting makes it ideal for a healthcare facility that focuses on patient comfort, healing, and sustainability. The hospital will include all the major departments such as Outpatient (OPD), Inpatient wards and rooms, Emergency, ICUs, Operation Theatres, Diagnostic Imaging, Maternity, Pediatrics, , and a Biomedical Waste Treatment Facility. The design aims to create a patient-friendly layout, smooth flow of services, and healthy spaces for both patients and staff. Special attention is given to environmental design by using natural ventilation, proper daylight, rainwater harvesting, and landscape features that support the healing process. The hospital will also follow important medical planning standards and infection control measures. This thesis uses the live project as a case to explore how architecture can help improve healthcare access in less developed areas. It proposes a model that can be repeated in similar contexts—one that is functional, sustainable, affordable, and focused on the needs of the people. Keywords: Sub-district Hospital, Multi-Specialty Hospital, 150 Bedded Facility, Semi-Urban Healthcare, Rural Health Infrastructure, , Perumbavoor, Ernakulam District, Accessibility to Healthcare, Healthcare Design, Site Planning, Natural Ventilation, Sustainable Hospital Design, Infection Control, , Patient Comfort, Medical Planning Standards, Environmental Design, Healing Architecture, Affordable Healthcare, Healthcare in Developing Areas, Hospital Architecture in India.