Stainless Steel in Architecture: Applications for Sustainable Design in Healthcare

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10.2991/978-94-6463-964-3_12How to use a DOI?

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Stainless steel; Architecture; Healthcare design; Sustainability; Grade selection

Abstract

Stainless Steel is one of the few materials in architecture which possess a wide range of properties such as corrosion resistance, durability, variety in terms of grades and finishes. This paper tries to present a comprehensive analysis of use of stainless steel in architecture. We use research on material science of stainless steel, grade selection frameworks, case studies, sustainability measures and life-cycle cost evaluations to critically examine the suitability of its use. This paper throws light on the aesthetics, hygiene, durability and sustainability aspects of stainless steel. At last, we demonstrate a multi-criteria framework that integrates life-cycle cost, embodied carbon, aesthetics, and PREN values to act as a guide in selection of grade for specific applications.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Anil Dewan
AU  - Shivam Kumar Sahu
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/31
TI  - Stainless Steel in Architecture: Applications for Sustainable Design in Healthcare
BT  - Proceedings of the Conference Series on Sustainable Architecture Circular Economy (SACE 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 245
EP  - 272
SN  - 3005-155X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-964-3_12
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-964-3_12
ID  - Dewan2025
ER  -