Sanford Medical Center Family Birth Center and NICU
Switching their model of care to better meet the needs of patients, the concept for the Family Birth Center design provides a calming environment for infant and maternal care.
DAN ABELN
HEALTHCARE DIRECTOR | PRINCIPAL
Dan is a licensed architect in Minnesota and Wisconsin, with an NCARB certificate, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from Dartmouth, and LEED Accredited Professional credentials. He earned his Masters of Architecture from North Dakota State University and his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska. Dan's extensive healthcare experience includes leading projects from minor remodels to major expansions for top health systems like Allina Health, Altru Health System, MHealth Fairview, and Mayo Clinic Health System over the past 15 years. Dan also serves on the Board of Directors for Minnesota Autism Center and teaches as an adjunct faculty member at Dunwoody College.
SHAWN BRENNY
HEALTHCARE DIRECTOR
Shawn is an American Institute of Architects Associate Member, LEED Accredited Professional, who completed his Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Minnesota after starting at Bemidji State University. With over 24 years of experience in healthcare design creating healing environments. Renowned for managing comprehensive healthcare projects that emphasize functional, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions, his leadership focuses on collaboration, quality outcomes, and stakeholder engagement to enhance user experiences and ensure project success.