The architectural design of obstetrical suites, A thermal comfort contribution

The fundamental proposition in this work is to introduce alternatives and technicalrecommendations to improve thermal comfort and low energy through architecturaldesign in healthcare spaces of obstetrical suites. It analyzes lighting and air conditioningplanning issues and the specific circumstances of the women and the newborn'shealthcare components to high quality birth care. This article is also the result ofunprecedented research, and presents innovative architectural design bearing a new andmore human perspective on the natural birth process, and providing an environment thatencourages active participation and awareness.