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INSTRUCTORS:
Kimberly Cowman, PE, HFDP
Jeff Monzu, AIA, ACHA, NCARB
Nick Lassek, PE, CBCP
Dan Therrien, PE, FHFI
Purpose and Background
This presentation was recorded at the AEI 2025 Conference.
This presentation detailed the adaptive reuse of the Kerr-Edmondson campus in downtown Tulsa into a full-service VA hospital. The project, driven by the "Chip In for Veterans Act," showcased the economic, environmental, and social benefits of repurposing existing structures for healthcare use. Speakers discussed the planning, structural, and sustainability challenges involved in converting a 1970s office building into a modern medical facility. Key advantages included significant cost savings, reduced carbon emissions, and faster project delivery timelines compared to new construction. Emphasis was placed on life cycle assessments, energy modeling, and leveraging existing infrastructure. The team also highlighted design innovations to address structural and floor-to-floor height limitations. Ultimately, the project serves as a case study on how policy, design, and community partnerships can align to modernize healthcare infrastructure efficiently and sustainably.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the process and benefits of adaptive reuse in a healthcare setting.
- List the key sustainability advantages, including embodied carbon savings, associated with reusing existing buildings.
- Explain how the Chip In for Veterans Act facilitates federal-private partnerships to reduce project cost and timeline.
- Discuss the architectural and engineering challenges of converting office buildings to meet healthcare requirements.
- Identify tools and strategies used to evaluate feasibility, such as life cycle analysis, point cloud scanning, and structural modeling.
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-test assessment (true-false, multiple choice, and/or fill in the blank questions).
Who Should Attend?
- Architectural Engineers
- Structural Engineers
- Sustainability Consultants
- Construction Engineers
- Academic and Professional Researchers
- Early Career Professionals
How to Earn Your CEUs/PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion
To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 1 year of purchasing the course.
How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?
1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]