The design and project principles of hospitals directly affect the most efficient and healthy life of the structure, the working conditions during the life of the structure, the health of the patient, the patient’s relatives and the society.

Because of their purpose, hospitals are central institutions that support a diverse range of microorganisms and can produce, reproduce, and transmit them. As a result, sterile conditions and cleanliness must be offered.

In this regard, the initial and main measures start with architectural design.

It continues and is protected with mechanical-ventilation-air conditioning installations.

It is also ensured that it functions appropriately and effectively with electrical-automation.

It should not be forgotten that each disciplinary project is a detail that complements each other and that the function of the structure can only be provided if the projects are integrated.

It will be easier to recall how intricate a hospital structure is when one considers that the door features in sterile areas are directly effective structural elements in the development of the pressurized air zone.

The architect who will design the hospital;

• Must receive information about what the investor wants, their budget and their description,
• Analyse the social, physical and economic relations around the land where the structure will be built,
• Learn the population and demographic structure of the local people,
• Examine their relations with the environmental infrastructure,
• Prepare a list of requirements,
• Be familiar with the legislation of the Municipality and the Ministry of Health,
• Should arrange the structure’s relationship to the environment, the relationships of its units, and the relationships between patients, their relatives, and medical staff while taking into account the recommendations of knowledgeable health professionals.

In their architectural designs; in the architectural layouts of sections that are sensitive in terms of public health such as operating rooms and other sterile areas, auxiliary areas, infectious diseases services, polyclinic services, etc. according to the type of operations, the flow of pedestrian traffic of patients, relatives of patients, health personnel and the relations of the units with each other should be taken into consideration.

Hospitals should not be designed as just any structure, but as structures that renew themselves and change rapidly due to life and technological changes.

In mechanical project designs; device equipment and air conditioning project principles for sterilization and disinfection, air flow principles, correct placement of kitchen, laundry and other auxiliary units, device selection and project principles for direct application should be taken into account.