University of Michigan Health’s D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion is Open for Patient Care
The University of Michigan Health’s D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion has opened its doors, providing the region with highly specialized tertiary and quaternary care. Following the successful move-in of patients on November 23, 2025, the 700,000 square-foot, 12-story pavilion is now fully operational. AEI provided comprehensive engineering design, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, information technology, and advanced instrumentation & controls. The 264-bed facility boasts the highest standards of system performance and features an adaptable, flexible design that allows every bed to be converted to an intensive care unit.
AEI provided full-scope engineering design for the University of Michigan Health’s D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion—a 700,000-square-foot, LEED® Platinum–targeted hospital delivering advanced neurological, cardiovascular, and imaging care with future-ready, energy-efficient infrastructure.
A core focus of the project was delivering a hospital that sets a new benchmark for environmental stewardship and efficiency. Through our sustainable design and energy modeling services, the facility is designed to exceed current energy-efficiency standards by approximately 20% compared to the State of Michigan building code. This rigorous performance goal is part of the pavilion’s overall objective of achieving LEED® Platinum certification, representing the highest level of green building recognition. Our early engagement in building performance consulting and cost estimating helped establish a clear path to achieving these ambitious sustainability and budgetary targets.
Rendering courtesy of HOK.
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- private inpatient rooms
The opening of the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion marks the successful collaboration between University of Michigan Health, HOK, Barton Malow Company, AEI, and other pivotal project partners. We are honored to have contributed to this innovative project, delivering a highly resilient, energy-efficient, technologically advanced hospital designed to support life-saving care for generations to come. We congratulate the entire project team on this monumental achievement.