A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE HOSPITAL DESIGN: SYNERGIZING QFD, LEAN DESIGN MANAGEMENT, AND BIM TO REALIZE SUSTAINABILITY BENCHMARKS IN THE DESIGN PHASE

Hassaballa, Raghda Elsayed; EID ATTYA, EMAN; ADEL SHEBL, MOHAMED

doi:10.21608/ijaeur.2025.383194.1092

A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABLE HOSPITAL DESIGN: SYNERGIZING QFD, LEAN DESIGN MANAGEMENT, AND BIM TO REALIZE SUSTAINABILITY BENCHMARKS IN THE DESIGN PHASE

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Architecture Engineering Department, Faculty of engineering , Menofia university

² PROFESSOR OF ARCHITECTURE HISTORY AND THEORIES OF ARCHITECTURE, FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, SHEBIN EL-KOM, MENOUFIA UNIVERSITY.

³ ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, SHEBIN EL-KOM, MENOUFIA UNIVERSITY.

10.21608/ijaeur.2025.383194.1092

Abstract

ABSTRACT
Acknowledging the urgent need for enhanced sustainability within the resource-intensive healthcare construction sector, this theoretical research introduces an integrated conceptual framework designed to promote holistic sustainability in hospital development. The proposed framework strategically synthesizes environmental stewardship, economic viability, and social equity considerations with the operational efficiencies of Lean Construction principles and the advanced information management capabilities of Building Information Modeling (BIM). To effectively capture and prioritize diverse stakeholder needs, Quality Function Deployment (QFD) is incorporated as a key mechanism for translating sustainability benchmarks into tangible design and management parameters. The study employs a rigorous literature review across the domains of construction management, healthcare sustainability, Lean thinking, and BIM implementation. The innovative application of QFD within this framework aims to delineate the synergistic relationships between sustainability targets, Lean methodologies focused on process optimization, and BIM functionalities enabling comprehensive project lifecycle management. This research contributes a robust theoretical model for practitioners and scholars seeking to embed sustainability within contemporary hospital construction management practices, with the overarching goals of optimizing resource utilization and minimizing waste. Although primarily conceptual, the anticipated impact of this framework lies in its potential to drive advancements in sustainable hospital building practices, thereby addressing growing healthcare demands while concurrently considering environmental, economic, and social imperatives. Context-specific recommendations are further articulated to facilitate the effective adoption of this framework within the Egyptian healthcare project landscape.

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