Development Study -- VA Hospital Building System

The VA Hospital Building System (VAHBS) has been used successfully on many VA projects over the years. Certain elements of this system have evolved; steel structures, instead of concrete, are often used, and minor changes in the organization and an increase in the number and overall height of sub zones for various disciplines have been implemented. The original study was completed in 1972 and revised in 1977. It is posted here for background until revision is complete.

Development Study -- VA Hospital Building System

• Cover, Foreword, Acknowledgements, and Table of Contents
• Volume I
• Volume II
• Volume III

Supplement to Development Study -- VA Hospital Building System

• Section 1 - Foreward and Acknowledgements
• Section 2 - VAHBS Overview
• Section 3 - Issues
• Section 4 - Application to New Projects
• Appendix A - Example VAHBS Hospitals
• Appendix B - Record Drawings
• Appendix C - VAHBS CAD Drawings

Cost Comparison Study for New Hospital Buildings

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