This session illustrates how Villanova University advanced its academic mission and competitive positioning through Drosdick Hall, a 150,000-square-foot expansion that strategically unites and modernizes previously-scattered engineering spaces within one high-performance facility. Presenters detail how new space metrics and utilization benchmarks inspired faculty engagement and voluntary right-sizing of offices to achieve a shared vision for interdisciplinary alignment. They demonstrate how the building’s design promotes connectivity and visibility through integrated labs, active circulation, and collaborative public spaces that energize research and learning. They extract insights on the leadership, planning, and operational strategies that kept the existing building active, preserved sustainability goals, and delivered a cohesive, future-ready platform for innovation.
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Tuesday March 31st 8:05AM - 9:00AM
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