Evidence-based healthy design principles – integrated in the campus landscape and co-created by the client, architect, and a team of public health researchers – promote healthy eating, nutrition education, physical activity, and well-being as a response to the national childhood obesity epidemic
Buckingham County Primary & Elementary Schools at the Carter G. Woodson Education Complex.pdf
Joanna Lombard will share recent research into how the built environment shapes the population’s wellness, public health and economic development
2 attachments
See matching library entry files - Lombard AIA University of Miami School of Archit...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that one of the best lessons to be learned from the last century is that public health can no longer ignore the needs of prison health
3 attachments
See matching library entry files - A: From what I could find in the research, it is...
As the landlord of the largest inventory of civic buildings, the GSA plays a significant role in how we cope with the aging of our American courthouses. The AOC in California is founded on similar principals. How do both agencies evaluate existing courthouse inventories and decide to reinvest in...
CT-05 Commitment to the Aging American Courthouse21.pdf
Getting There from Here: Navigating the Transition to a Radically Reformed Healthcare Industry July 22–24, 2016 Renaissance Blackstone, Chicago, IL Co-hosted by the AIA/AAH and ACHA This was a comprehensive “deep dive” into the healthcare industry’s adaptation to revolutionary change. How...
9 attachments
See matching library entry files - The Impact of the Natural and the Built Environm...
This webinar was sponsored by the Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) on February 12, 2019 from 2–3pm ET. Earn 1.0 AIA LU/HSW. Description Explore how architects can commit to going beyond minimally acceptable legal standards and use only truly safe materials on every project. While...
See matching library entry files - AIA, AICP, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP Associate, Sust...
Evolution Revolution July 21–23, 2017 Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, IL Co-hosted by the AIA/AAH and ACHA Travel through time as industry, thought and research leaders highlight how healthcare priorities and assumptions have changed since the mid 1980’s and going forward. See a...
8 attachments
See matching library entry files - Since 2013, Akram Boutros has piloted an unprec...
Low vision affects health and safety in an increasing percentage of the population as it ages. Since 2011, a Rothschild Foundation Task Force has been working with the National Institute for Building Sciences to develop a set of low vision standards for the design and operational procedures for...
DFA Breakfast 2017 - NIBS Low Vision Committee.pptx
By Eric Pempus, AIA One of the most overlooked yet dangerous pitfalls for an architect is a provision in a legal document requiring a design professional to “comply with all laws, rules, and regulations" or similar language. However, such a provision can create a trap for an unsuspecting...
“Complying with all laws” during design and construction.pdf
The 2022 Academy Journal submission period is closed. You are invited to submit articles, innovative project case studies, completed research projects, and monographs in the field of healthcare design. All disciplines are encouraged to submit (doctors, nurses, administrators, etc.)....
See matching library entry files - 1997) three or more authors • Integration of Sus...