Cancer Center in Michigan Earns LEED Silver Certification

The Botsford Hospital Cancer Center is the first USGBC LEED Silver Certified health care facility in southeastern Michigan.  Botsford Comprehensive Cancer Center achieved sustainable solutions in the following areas:

• Site development to maximize open space
• Stormwater management systems
• Interior and exterior lighting
• Water efficient landscaping
• Water use reduction through low-flow lavatories, kitchen and exam sinks and dual-flush toilets
• Optimizing energy performance
• Construction waste management program
• Use of buildings materials with recycled content
• Building materials sourced from within a 500 mile radius of project location
• Use of wood from suppliers who have received Forest Stewardship Certification
• All indoor adhesive and sealant products comply with VOC criteria
• Indoor paint and coating products comply with GreenSeal and other standards
• Carpeting made from low-emitting materials
• No urea-formaldehyde used in indoor composite wood and agrifiber materials
• Green Housekeeping program reducing the use of toxic chemicals
• Innovative design incorporating an onsite healing garden

A highlight of the project is the healing garden designed to bring beauty and serenity to the cancer center. Healing gardens are a vital aspect of the care environment. The garden is accessible through the campus and the facility, providing a place of respite for users and a sanctuary for patients and their families. A LEED innovation credit was achieved for this amenity.