# Enviro Hospital Complexes The Laguna Honda is California's First Leed Hospital By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laguna-honda References: [lagunahonda.org](http://lagunahonda.org/) The [Laguna Honda](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laguna-health) is far more than just a hospital with a few eco considerations and some flashy architecture. Designed as a [comprehensive health complex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentonville-school), the Laguna Honda goes above and beyond the call of duty by featuring a media library, a hair salon, an arty gallery, and [extensive outdoor gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxeisland-farm) that are used to grow a multitude of plants and vegetables. Furthermore, the 62 acre community is LEED silver certified and even houses an animal therapy center. **Implications** - Laguna Honda goes above and beyond the practical functions of a health care facility. Its design makes way for a pleasurable hospital experience that is just as much about treating patients as it is about making them feel at home. Beyond the basic services a hospital offers, the benefits to patients and staff are limitless. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Healthcare Facilities:** Designing hospitals with sustainable features and additional amenities such as gardens, libraries, and galleries for a more comfortable and accommodating patient experience. - **Integrating Animal Therapy in Healthcare:** Incorporating animal therapy centers in healthcare complexes to improve patient well-being and treatment outcomes. - **Comprehensive Health Complexes:** Providing healthcare services along with additional amenities that enhance the patient experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare Industry:** Improving patient well-being and treatment outcomes through facilities that prioritize sustainability and additional amenities. - **Hospitality Industry:** Opportunities for hotels or resorts to partner with healthcare facilities in providing amenities such as gardens, libraries, and animal therapy centers for patients. - **Real Estate Industry:** Designing and developing comprehensive health complexes that prioritize sustainable features and amenities beyond basic healthcare services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Garden-Centric Health Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carcavelos-health-complex.md) - [Therapeutic Architecture Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartland-whole-health-institute.md) - [Town-Like Children's Hospital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herzog-de-meuron.md) - [Futuristic Hospital Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jawaher-boston-medical-district.md) - [Garden-Surrounded Hospitals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malpensa-hospital.md) - [Large Winter Garden Hospitals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midland-metropolitan-university-hospital.md) - [Raindrop-Inspired Hospital Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hospital-installation.md) - [Tranquil Clinic Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palo-verde-aesthetic.md) - [Open-Interiors Concrete Care Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hogar-alemn.md)