Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo

Austin Places to Visit (Landmarks, Museums, Etc.)

Austin Food and Drink (Restaurants, Breweries)

At the show:

Design Gallery

Visit the exhibit hall to network while exploring this year’s project gallery. Don’t miss BSA’s gallery located at spot #8.

Conference Session: American College of Healthcare Architects Certification Prep Seminar

ACHA’s professional credential in healthcare architecture is the only specialty certification program recognized by the AIA. This workshop, led by Craig Puccetti, will provide helpful information when submitting credentials and preparing for the ACHA Exam. The seminar covers application materials, exam topics, sample questions, scoring criteria, and exam schedules. Tuesday, September 24  |  3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Design Solutions Theater: Overflowing Shopping Cart: Maximizing Space Efficiency in Repurposed Buildings

The post-pandemic influx of vacant retail and commercial space is providing a generational opportunity for communities and care providers to acquire and re-purpose large, well-located, existing structures to serve the healthcare needs of surrounding communities. It’s also an opportunity for well-prepared healthcare designers to flex their creative muscles in new, exciting, and profitable ways. This story, presented by Sarah Luna of the adaptive reuse of a beloved Sears store in Austin, Texas, to meet the public health needs of a growing and underserved community, provides insights and lessons learned to help design, construction, and provider organizations considering or planning similar conversions. Wednesday, September 25  |  2:30 – 2:45 pm  |  Design Solutions Theater #2

Conference Session: Community Wellness – Coming Soon to a Neighborhood Near You.

This presentation explores the impact of design on public health, drawing on projects with the University Hospital and the Design Team. Craig Puccetti, Wendy St. John, Carol Huber (University Health), and Geof Edwards (Alta Architects) highlight design’s role in addressing challenges by examining social determinants and healthcare access. Design strategies, from inclusive spaces to mental well-being promotion, demonstrate the potential for healthier communities. Emphasizing stakeholder engagement, we share how our collaborative design process serves as a tool for promoting health equity and addressing healthcare access disparities. Wednesday, September 25  |  1:00 pm – 2:00 pm