When a request was made to build a hospital which lowers the blood pressure of anyone who enters it, the designers resorted to landscaping a forest-like setting, abundant with local and scented plants.

That is how the world-renowned Khoo Teck Puat Hospital came into existence in Singapore which provides a tranquil place of recovery for patients, visitors, and community residents.

Ingenious Design

Apart from the lush greenery, there are many interesting attributes dedicated to the hospital’s ingenious design. The facility’s spacious rooms and enlarged windows facilitate improved airflow throughout the area which reduces its dependence on mechanical ventilation thus saving untold amounts of money on energy bills. As the theme of the hospital is to induce healing by being in close proximity to nature, the building continually treats staff, patients and visitors to direct access to nature.

Other Facilities

The hospital’s natural ecosystem provides a conducive environment for butterflies to thrive and their species has been ever-increasing from 3 to 83 at present. The hospital also nurtures a rooftop garden run by volunteers. The garden has 100 species of fruit trees, 50 species of vegetables and 50 species of herbs all of which are served to the patients.

It has been proved that the lush greenery acts as a distraction from pain and promote a mental state of recovery for patients. This hospital’s success has inspired many architects to launch similar projects in their countries.

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