Abstract

This report examines the different aspects that are important when selecting a heating and cooling system for a hospital building in Sweden. The systems are evaluated by examining them from an energy security and sustainability perspective to find what tradeoffs are made between the two, using the frameworks provided by the report Den robusta sjukhusbyggnaden and the Swedish building certification system Miljöbyggnad. The report used a mixed method approach, using simulations in IDA-ICE of a Swedish emergency room to approximate factors such as energy usage for different heating and cooling systems, as well as interviews with experts and relevant professionals. The conclusion was made that the energy security took the highest priority between the two because the operational integrity of a hospital cannot be compromised. However, sustainability still is considered significant factor when choosing a heating and cooling system and several synergies can be found between the two concepts.