In 2011, Kaiser Permanente held a design competition for architects, engineers and students to submit their vision for the hospital of the future. The Small Hospital, Big Idea Competition resulted in over 100 proposals describing eco-conscious facilities that could leverage technology and sustainability in new ways to deliver high-quality healthcare.
Five years later, a hospital inspired by the competition’s innovative designs is becoming a reality. On April 25, Kaiser will open its new 321-bed San Diego Medical Center, which has already achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum certification and raises the bar for green hospitals in California.