Academy of Architecture for Health

Description:

Research is essential in advancing evidence-based design and fostering innovation in healthcare environments. This webinar features accomplished international women researchers based in the United States, each of whom has made significant contributions to healthcare design through rigorous research. Presenters will introduce themselves, share their key work, and highlight architectural design recommendations and practical applications from their studies. The session will also address current gaps in healthcare design research and explore emerging directions to guide future innovation. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how research drives best practices, informs design decisions, and improves outcomes in healthcare architecture.

Presented in partnership with the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health, an AIA Knowledge Community.

Learning Objectives:

1. Integrate Evidence-Based Design: Learn how rigorous research findings can be applied to create healthcare environments that support patient well-being, staff efficiency, and overall operational effectiveness.
2. Apply Design Recommendations: Explore practical architectural strategies and innovative design solutions derived from current healthcare design research focused on improvements in patient health, safety, and welfare.
3. Identify Research Gaps: Recognize existing gaps in healthcare design research to inform future architectural planning, programming, and design initiatives that support health, safety, and wellness.
4. Incorporate Global Perspectives: Understand how international research perspectives can inspire locally relevant, culturally sensitive, and forward-thinking healthcare facility designs.

Speakers:

Associate Professor, Elliot Professor in Healthcare Design | Kent State University

Hui Cai, PhD

Executive Director | SimTigrate Design Center at Georgia Tech

Anjali Joseph, PhD, EDAC

Center for Health Facilities Design and Testing, Richard A. McMahan School of Architecture, Clemson University

Rutali Joshi, PhD

Vice-President and Research Lead for Health | HKS

Sharmin Kader, PhD

Assistant Professor | Ball State University

Herminia Machry, PhD

Assistant Professor | University of Kansas, School of Architecture & Design, Institute of Health & Wellness, Design

Xuemei Zhu, PhD

Department of Architecture, Texas A&M University

Moderators:

Ellen Taylor, PhD, AIA, MBA, EDAC

Vice President of Research I The Center for Health Design

Manjiri Paprikar, AIA, ACHA, LEED AP

Associate Principal, Health Planning I HDR