At the SCUP North Atlantic Regional Conference, project leaders from Yale will join Flad to discuss a recent comprehensive feasibility study to reposition an outdated office building as Yale's new biomedical research hub.

To maximize wet lab research in the outdated office building, the team performed a robust analysis of existing building conditions and diverse stakeholder needs, encompassing existing conditions, capacity, program needs, and operational efficiency. From this analysis, they developed a research environment framework that is flexible, repeatable, and maximizes ROI while meeting Yale's sustainability and design goals. Attendees will learn how to use data-driven, cross-functional planning to evaluate potential building transformation options in alignment with institutional goals and priorities.

Learning Outcomes:

• 1. Identify the quality and potential capacity of current systems and space through investigation and data analysis.
• 2. Apply benchmarking metrics to create a research environment framework that supports evolving science and technology.
• 3. Actively engage stakeholders to gain consensus and buy-in of the overall vision.
• 4. Prioritize investment in infrastructure and functional improvements to yield the highest return.