Multi-criteria analysis method for the preliminary design of a hospital structure

As a part of the schematic design for a new regional hospital in Lanciano (Chieti) that should replace the old one, a BIM-based work methodology was implemented according to the new organisational and project management methods, in compliance with the IFC standard. The use of BIM process allowed combining qualitative and quantitative assessments for a set of information (parameters) shared on the same platform (federated model), with a lower degree of errors than a traditional approach. The methodology was developed through a collaborative synergy between the design teams and facility managers, which provided valuable inputs on the management of health, energy and logistics services of hospital buildings, aligned with the international quality standard for the certification of healthcare facilities.