Petah Tikva,
Israel
Site Profile
Located in the center of Israel, Schneider Children's Medical Center is the only comprehensive, tertiary care hospital of its kind in the country to offer a full range of paediatric disciplines to patients from birth to age 18. Since its founding in 1991, the center has been recognised as one of the leading paediatric institutions in the world, accommodating more than 275,000 patient visits and treatments per year.
In May 2016, the center began the construction of the “Glass Building,” a new extension of the Southern Wing designed to provide professional, advanced medical care to even more children from around the world. Complete with green lungs, such as an indoor green patio and outdoor garden, this energy-saving addition offers a spacious, welcoming interior for children, parents, and staff.
When the construction of the Glass Building began, the irrigation system’s water pressure posed a challenge for the landscapers, due to the fact that the system relied on a single, shared water source. The project layout was also characterised by a unique shape that featured many curves, circles, and sharp slopes. Select areas above the parking lot existed in a detached soil bed, which was a challenge that had to be addressed by the irrigation rate. In addition, the field could only accommodate a limited amount of piping, which made it necessary to install as many heads as possible on one irrigation line. Given the high level of foot traffic in the area, it was also crucial to keep the sidewalks and seating areas dry while maintaining the center’s aesthetic appeal for its many visitors.
The landscapers discovered their project’s perfect irrigation solution in the form of Hunter’s MP Rotator Nozzles. Offering low flows and a matched precipitation rate for maximum uniformity, these water-efficient nozzles effectively prevent runoff on the sidewalks and seating areas of the hospital while delivering irrigation that’s especially well-suited for the area’s soil type. The landscapers were able to combine several models based on each one’s unique arc and radius. This simplified the design and installation process for the asymmetrical space. The landscapers’ newfound ability to reduce the radius while maintaining the matched precipitation rate also offered them substantial flexibility.
To optimise the performance of the MP Rotator Nozzles, the landscapers paired them with the industry’s strongest spray body, the Pro-Spray PRS40 Sprinkler Body. Offering a built-in check valve to eliminate low-head drainage, the PRS40 is pressure-regulated to 40 PSI to ensure optimum output pressure. This allows the landscapers to achieve maximum system efficiency and water savings.
The combined power and performance of the MP Rotator Nozzles and Pro-Spray PRS40 Sprinkler Body allow for expansive coverage of a larger irrigated area in a single zone without runoff and water loss beneath the root area. This high-precision watering ensures that all the plants in the Glass Building receive the exact amount of water they need to thrive while keeping the surrounding sidewalks and seating areas dry and available for use.
After several months, the staff observed a substantial 30% water savings compared to other irrigated areas in the hospital. With the aid of this powerful product pairing, the Schneider Children’s Medical Center can now provide abundant green spaces that contribute to the health and well-being of their patients — without the water waste.
