Kwongyee Yeong
PrincipalAffiliated Engineers, Inc (AEI)Principal and healthcare market leader with over 25 years of experience in planning and designing large-scale, energy-efficient, and sustainable mechanical systems, particularly in healthcare and medical research buildings. He leads design team through design completions and construction documentation, ensuring cross-disciplined collaboration, quality service, and adherence to client standards. His strategic thinking and effective planning have consistently integrated innovative solutions crucial to the long-term operational success of facilities, emphasizing systems reliability, energy efficiency, and maintainability.
E14 – Futureproofing Healthcare Infrastructure: Collaborative Engineering at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Effective collaboration between owners and design teams is crucial for improved decision-making in healthcare projects, leading to integrated solution…Effective collaboration between owners and design teams is crucial for improved decision-making in healthcare projects, leading to integrated solutions that not only align with the owner’s objectives but also enhance outcomes. This session explores t…Effective collaboration between owners and design teams is crucial for improved decision-making in healthcare projects, leading to integrated solutions that not only align with the owner’s objectives but also enhance outcomes. This session explores the collaborative, iterative engineering planning and design processes involved in developing the building infrastructure systems for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) new high-intensity…Effective collaboration between owners and design teams is crucial for improved decision-making in healthcare projects, leading to integrated solutions that not only align with the owner’s objectives but also enhance outcomes. This session explores the collaborative, iterative engineering planning and design processes involved in developing the building infrastructure systems for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) new high-intensity inpatient bed tower. Attendees will learn how early collaboration between CHOP and the design team facilitated the creation of robust, flexible, and sustainable infrastructure for this new 1.3 million-square-foot facility, situated in the heart of University City in Philadelphia. This partnership was instrumental in shaping decisions about cost-effective innovative engineering systems and operational strategies, resulting in reliable, resilient systems capable of withstanding and recovering from disruptions. Additionally, presenters will address the business case for investing in infrastructure that promotes safety throughout the building’s lifecycle, from day-one occupancy through long-term renovations and expansion. Examples will demonstrate how CHOP’s building systems were uniquely configured to meet these goals, helping to futureproof the facility and enable the highest quality of care for the most critically ill pediatric patients.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
E99 – All-Electric Healthcare Facilities: Lessons from the MD Anderson Cancer Center
Healthcare systems face pressure to reduce carbon emissions without compromising patient care, yet few pursue fully electric facilities. This session …Healthcare systems face pressure to reduce carbon emissions without compromising patient care, yet few pursue fully electric facilities. This session shares lessons from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Sugar Land campus, demonstrati…Healthcare systems face pressure to reduce carbon emissions without compromising patient care, yet few pursue fully electric facilities. This session shares lessons from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Sugar Land campus, demonstrating how all-electric design can support healthcare decarbonization while maintaining resilience, patient-centered care, and long-term financial performance. MD Anderson challenged the design team to d…Healthcare systems face pressure to reduce carbon emissions without compromising patient care, yet few pursue fully electric facilities. This session shares lessons from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Sugar Land campus, demonstrating how all-electric design can support healthcare decarbonization while maintaining resilience, patient-centered care, and long-term financial performance. MD Anderson challenged the design team to deliver a net-zero-ready facility aligned with its clinical mission, extending the principle of “first, do no harm” to the built environment. Attendees will learn how this directive shaped envelope performance, system selection, and operational strategies to reduced emissions while enhancing both patient care and functionality. The session also explores the business case for electrification, including lifecycle cost analysis, grid-emissions forecasting, risk reduction, and available incentives. It concludes with lessons on resilience, addressing grid reliability and climate-driven risks relevant to future healthcare projects.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
