I-care, an emergency solution integrating care at its core
I-care intensive care units
project characteristics
Beyond the evident innovation represented by these mobile intensive care units, the consortium aimed to infuse the daily considerations that drive them, both in the design and manufacturing of these modules. Therefore, the design team comprises healthcare professionals, architects, technical and biomedical engineers, ergonomists, space designers, production engineers, and builders, all studying every detail of the project at each stage of its creation.
With the advent of Covid-19, hospitals had to convert some of their care units into intensive care services, leading to the postponement of surgeries that could be delayed. Thanks to I-Care, hospitals will no longer have to compromise certain services to address the shortage of intensive care units, to the detriment of patients.
| program | off-site modular construction, installation in two weeks, integrated techniques, "plug & play" concept, turnkey delivery |
| client | the architecture & engineering commission of the conference of general directors of university hospital centers/ the association of hospital engineers of France - IHF • uniHA |
| address | french hospitals |
| building type | care |
| status | competition |
| expertises | architectureinterior architecture |
| offices | paris |
| size | 857 m² per 30-bed module |
| team | • client: the architecture & engineering commission of the conference of general directors of university hospital centers/ the association of hospital engineers of France - IHF • uniHA • entreprises: Mangini . Edilsider • architects: assar architects • civil engineer: OTE • environmental: Otélio |
Units specifically designed for this purpose meet the needs of exceptional health emergency situations through their mobility and rapid installation. A simple and reliable assembly adapts to all types of terrains. Once connected, they ensure the perfect sanitary sealing and hygiene required. They provide ergonomic, generous, and functional workspaces to guarantee optimal efficiency for healthcare professionals, with patients benefiting from a high-quality care environment at the forefront of innovation.
The modular assembly, in multiples of 5 beds, offers various possible combinations in “plug and play” mode. The assembly and disassembly system is designed with joints capable of absorbing a high frequency of use and movement. Reuse on different sites is thus facilitated. Optional additional adaptation equipment based on climate also makes this system performant regardless of its location.
Furthermore, the versatility of this product also caters to SSE, NRBC, AMAVI, and other uses, including drawer operations on occupied sites, necessary for extension works, for example, in university hospitals or clinics.
This virtuous and sustainable product can be installed anywhere, either temporarily or permanently, to meet the needs for medicalized spaces.
