Project
DDUD GreenCare Hospital
Category
Best Project of Public Building or Facility
About the project (provided by the applicant)
The GreenCare Hospital is a public healthcare facility designed for Chad, emphasizing sustainability, functionality, and healing through architecture. Developed by DDUD (Design et Développement Urbain Durable), the project integrates green architecture principles with modern materials to create a resilient, energy-efficient, and climate-responsive building. The design includes natural ventilation, solar energy systems, water-saving technologies, and green courtyards that enhance patient recovery and staff well-being. Rooted in local context yet forward-thinking, the hospital blends contemporary aesthetics with environmentally responsible strategies to meet pressing healthcare needs in a rapidly urbanizing region. The project represents a new model for health infrastructure in Sub-Saharan Africa—one that prioritizes human dignity, environmental stewardship, and architectural innovation.
Location
Ndjamena, Chad
Project design year
2025
Extra visual materials
https://www.instagram.com/abdelwahid7a/reel/DH8_1_4iV_5/
Applicant
DDUD — Design et Développement Urbain Durable
Abdelwahid Abdoulaye Hisseine is a recent graduate in Architecture from Karabük University, Faculty of Architecture. During his studies, he focused on sustainable and biophilic design approaches. His academic advisor was Assistant Prof. Dr. Merve Tuna Kayılı. Abdelwahid completed his degree in 2023 and actively participated in research and parametric design workshops.
Authors of the project
Ayfel Dilan Bayat and Abdelwahid Abdoulaye Hisseine
Visualization
Abdelwahid Abdoulaye Hisseine – Founder & Lead Architect, DDUD (Design et Développement Urbain Durable)
Customer
Public Sector – Proposed for the Ministry of Public Health, Chad
Other participants
DDUD (Design et Développement Urbain Durable) led the project design. The concept was developed independently, with no official contractors at this stage. Technical consultation and sustainability strategies were supported by a network of local engineers and environmental designers. The project is open for future collaboration with governmental and health sector partners in Chad.
Status of the project
Conceptual design
