Heather Zeto
Sustainability Practice LeaderGuidonHeather Ane Zeto is a sustainability strategist with 27 years of AEC experience specializing in clinical and campus‑scale healthcare environments. Her work centers on integrating performance‑driven sustainability frameworks into complex systems, advancing operational resilience, and aligning design decisions with measurable outcomes. She leads the development of Practical Sustainability™ standards, workforce training, and technical guidance that elevate healthcare delivery and long‑term facility performance.
E67 – Designing a Future‑Ready Academic Health Campus at IU Health
IU Health is transforming the delivery of care in Indiana through its new 44‑acre academic health campus in downtown Indianapolis. Anchored by a 2.6‑m…IU Health is transforming the delivery of care in Indiana through its new 44‑acre academic health campus in downtown Indianapolis. Anchored by a 2.6‑million‑square‑foot, 864‑bed hospital, the project reimagines how healthcare facilities can advance c…IU Health is transforming the delivery of care in Indiana through its new 44‑acre academic health campus in downtown Indianapolis. Anchored by a 2.6‑million‑square‑foot, 864‑bed hospital, the project reimagines how healthcare facilities can advance clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and long‑term environmental resilience. This session explores how the health system and design partners translated organizational mission, community engagem…IU Health is transforming the delivery of care in Indiana through its new 44‑acre academic health campus in downtown Indianapolis. Anchored by a 2.6‑million‑square‑foot, 864‑bed hospital, the project reimagines how healthcare facilities can advance clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and long‑term environmental resilience. This session explores how the health system and design partners translated organizational mission, community engagement, and sustainability goals into an integrated, future‑ready campus. Attendees will gain insight into planning strategies that prioritize patient‑ and family‑centered care, flexible clinical platforms, and technology‑enabled workflows. The presentation also highlights sustainability drivers including: LEED v4 Silver, SITES v2, EnergyStar 75, and ASHRAE 189.3 and how they shaped design decisions for the hospital, Central Utility Plant, and South Support Building. Through the lens of an owner–designer partnership, speakers will share lessons learned on navigating complexities of scale, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and aligning design with long‑range operational realities. Participants will leave with actionable strategies for applying integrated planning, sustainability frameworks, and mission‑driven decision‑making to large healthcare projects, as well as insights directly transferable to projects of all sizes.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
