Health buildings: Case Studies
Case Studies & Reports
SIP®-A Bearings: First Two-Stage Seismic Protection Worldwide
The world’s first SIP®-A bearings were installed in a research institute in Mexico City to protect it against earthquakes. The bearings react in tw ... more
Hospital in Chile isolated with MSM®-SIP®-Bearings for the first time
For the first time, a hospital in Chile was isolated with Double Sliding Isolation Pendulums. The innovative building design is the outcome of inte ... more
Expansion of Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (LPCH) is one of the USA's most prominent children's hospitals. It is part of the Stanford University system, lo ... more
New Stanford Hospital: Friction pendulum isolators as earthquake protection
Similar to Lucille Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford Hospital is part of Stanford University and is located directly next to the university cam ... more