September 25
9:45
Returning to a beloved space, modernized for the next generation
Room - Arboretum 3-4
September 24
11:10
September 25 - 9:45 am - Arboretum 3-4
Returning to a beloved space, modernized for the next generation
- Art & Architecture/
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This panel of the Owner, Designer, and Builder explores delivering major academic renovations in occupied buildings while maintaining operations and budget. Using Lamar University’s Mary and John Gray Library as a case study, the discussion focuses on five repeatable decisions that guided scope prioritization, phased construction, and risk management. Attendees will gain practical decision criteria and communication strategies for campus renovations.
September 24 - 11:10 am - Arboretum 1-2
Filling the Health Education Workforce Gap: Colleges Lead the Way
- Art & Architecture/
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This session explores how Lamar State College Port Arthur’s Health and Science Center supports healthcare education through intentional facility planning. Learn how simulation labs and flexible rooms are organized for hands-on learning and future growth. The presentation highlights key strategies like lab adjacencies, controlled observation, and infection control. Attendees will gain transferable insights for delivering safe, flexible, and durable health science facilities.