Pouyan Layegh
Associate Vice President, Engineering and Building Systems ManagementMD Anderson Cancer CenterOver 25 years of experience in operations and maintenance management, engineering services, building design and construction, sustainability, and consulting for healthcare and research institutions, industrial, data centers, and commercial facilities. Expert in building technology systems, Internet of Things (IoT), cyber and network security, power systems, utility management, energy conservation, and sustainable and smart buildings. Proficient in process improvement, innovation and change management. Experienced in construction management, master planning, financial forecasting, institutional growth, and capital budgeting.
E02 – Old and New: An Owner’s Perspective on Decarbonizing Healthcare Campuses
Healthcare organizations are increasingly recognizing that “first, do no harm” extends beyond patient care to include the environmental impact of the …Healthcare organizations are increasingly recognizing that “first, do no harm” extends beyond patient care to include the environmental impact of the campuses that support it. This creates growing tension between delivering high-quality care, reducin…Healthcare organizations are increasingly recognizing that “first, do no harm” extends beyond patient care to include the environmental impact of the campuses that support it. This creates growing tension between delivering high-quality care, reducing carbon emissions, and remaining fiscally responsible. This session brings together MD Anderson, WakeMed, and their engineering partners to share real-world drivers, strategies, and lessons learned f…Healthcare organizations are increasingly recognizing that “first, do no harm” extends beyond patient care to include the environmental impact of the campuses that support it. This creates growing tension between delivering high-quality care, reducing carbon emissions, and remaining fiscally responsible. This session brings together MD Anderson, WakeMed, and their engineering partners to share real-world drivers, strategies, and lessons learned from decarbonizing both new and existing healthcare campuses. Through contrasting case studies, presenters will examine how organizational goals, regulatory pressures, resiliency planning, and long-term operational needs shaped different decarbonization pathways. Topics include aligning decarbonization with mission and capital planning; evaluating all-electric versus hybrid systems; phasing upgrades in occupied facilities; and addressing grid reliability and operational impacts. The session emphasizes practical takeaways, highlighting what worked, what didn’t, and how early decisions influenced cost, constructability, and long-term performance without compromising patient care.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
