Advancing the future of healthcare environments requires bold ideas, cross‑disciplinary collaboration and leaders who understand the evolving needs of patients, providers and communities. As women continue to expand their influence across the AEC industry, Executive Vice President of Healthcare Penny Houchens, IIDA, LEED AP, NCIDQ, Lean, brings that perspective to the forefront in Louisville Business First’s latest Table of Experts: Women in Construction & Design.
In the feature, Houchens joins an accomplished panel of women and industry leaders from ERDMAN, Poe Companies and AllTerrain Paving & Construction to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping today’s AEC landscape. She reflects on what fuels her passion for the industry, how she has navigated and advanced within a traditionally male‑dominated field, and why elevating women’s leadership is essential to the future of healthcare design.
Her insights offer a compelling look at the growing impact of women across the built environment and the importance of leadership that champions progress, representation and design excellence. Read the full conversation here.
