Construction on the Riley Hospital for Children Simon Family Tower at Indiana University Health began in summer 2006. Staff, patients and families all have played key roles in the development of the Riley Simon Family Tower at IU Health:

• Physicians assisted with planning the new space.
• Employees - particularly nurses and medical staff - assisted with the Tower's design and equipment selection.
• Patients and families provided design input through participation in design teams and focus groups.

Construction Quick Facts

• 90% of all demolished material from the original Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health building was recycled.
• All wood doors and 1,838 light bulbs were removed for recycling prior to demolition.
• All concrete was recycled and crushed into gravel for use.
• More than 26,000 pounds of copper pipes were recycled.
• More than 360 tons (720,000 pounds) of rebar will be used in the Riley Simon Family Tower at IU Health.
• Since March 2007, more than 6,000 tons (12 million pounds) of structural steel has been set and more than 7,000 yards of concrete has been poured.
• The mechanical and electrical design uses energy conservation practices as appropriate for hospitals.
• The exterior skin is sealed to ensure substantial energy savings.