AAR Hospital, located along Kiambu Road in Nairobi, is a state-of-the-art healthcare facility that sets a precedent for sustainable hospital design in the region. UGC was engaged from the very early design stage to support the project team in integrating sustainability principles and optimising the building’s environmental performance.
Using detailed building simulation modelling, UGC worked closely with the architects and engineers to analyse and improve solar control, shading design, natural ventilation, and daylighting strategies. These insights informed critical design decisions that improved both energy efficiency and patient comfort—key priorities in a healthcare environment.
In 2023, the project achieved EDGE certification, becoming the first hospital in Kenya and Africa to do so. It stands as a benchmark for high-performance, climate-responsive healthcare design on the continent.
Project Sustainability Features
- First hospital in Kenya and Africa to achieve EDGE certification
- 27% reduction in operational energy use
- 41% reduction in water consumption
- 33% reduction in embodied carbon in materials
- External shading and glazing optimised to control solar gain
- Daylighting strategies to reduce reliance on artificial lighting
- Natural ventilation supported by climate-responsive design
- Low-flow sanitary fittings and water-efficient systems
- Sustainable material selections to lower embodied carbon impact
UGC Services Provided:
- Early-stage sustainability advisory
- Detailed building simulation modelling (energy, solar gain, ventilation, daylight)
- Passive design strategy development
- EDGE certification management and documentation
Project Info
Location
- Kiambu Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Square Meters
- 10,893
Completion Date
- 2023
Certification
- EDGE Certified
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