Kyle Houser
PRINCIPAL | SENIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERTLC ENGINEERING SOLUTIONSKyle Houser, PE, LC, is a Principal at TLC Engineering Solutions in Philadelphia, where he leads electrical engineering for complex healthcare projects. Since joining TLC in 2019, he has supported more than 400 healthcare facilities across acute, behavioral health, and ambulatory settings. Kyle specializes in high‑performance electrical systems, smart building integration, and resilient infrastructure that aligns sustainability goals with operational needs. He is known for applying IPD and Lean principles to support early design decision‑making and close collaboration with owners, designers, and builders on fast‑track healthcare projects.
E06 – Building the Future of Patient Care: Collaborative Strategies for Complex Healthcare Renovations
This session examines the renovation of two vacant behavioral health floors totaling 14,600 square feet in the Wright Saunders Building at Penn Presby…This session examines the renovation of two vacant behavioral health floors totaling 14,600 square feet in the Wright Saunders Building at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Faced with an aggressive schedule and significant infrastructure constraints,…This session examines the renovation of two vacant behavioral health floors totaling 14,600 square feet in the Wright Saunders Building at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Faced with an aggressive schedule and significant infrastructure constraints, the project team adopted a highly collaborative, human‑centered design approach to transform outdated spaces into modern medical‑surgical units that support patient experience, staff efficiency, and …This session examines the renovation of two vacant behavioral health floors totaling 14,600 square feet in the Wright Saunders Building at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Faced with an aggressive schedule and significant infrastructure constraints, the project team adopted a highly collaborative, human‑centered design approach to transform outdated spaces into modern medical‑surgical units that support patient experience, staff efficiency, and care delivery. Originally envisioned as a traditional renovation, the project evolved to integrate smart patient room technologies based on insights from multidisciplinary stakeholder engagement. Speakers will discuss how design and planning decisions informed the integration of digital care boards, outside‑the‑door displays, automated lighting, nurse call systems, and building automation—while addressing implications for room layout, visibility, coordination, and workflow. The session will highlight key design and delivery challenges, including added scope and extended lead times for critical infrastructure such as a new air handling unit and multiple automatic transfer switches. Presenters will share how early release packages, prefabrication, and real‑time collaboration enabled design alignment and schedule continuity under supply‑chain pressure. Attendees will gain actionable design strategies for applying human‑centered principles to fast‑tracked healthcare renovations, balancing technology integration, infrastructure reliability, and patient‑centered outcomes in complex clinical environments.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
