Academy of Architecture for Health

 View Only

Community HTML

AAH Banner Story

Quick Links

Who we are

The Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) provides knowledge which supports the design of healthy environments by creating education and networking opportunities for members of – and those touched by – the health care architectural profession.

View the AAH organization chart and strategy documents >

COVID-19 resources for health care design

You can contribute information to the AIA COVID-19 project database, and view all submitted projects. Visit the Alternative Care Sites preparedness site to learn important areas to evaluate when selecting ACSs for the care and treatment of COVID-19 or surge capacity patients.

Explore additional resources for health care facilities >

Creating Healthy Communities – People Own What They Help Create

  • 1.  Creating Healthy Communities – People Own What They Help Create

    Posted 03-31-2021 01:16 PM

    Earn 1 AIA HSW LU | Tuesday, April 13, 2021 | 2-3 pm ET

    DESCRIPTION:

    The current COVID-19 pandemic exposed pervasive health and welfare inequality in access to healthcare.  Underserved communities (healthcare deserts) have predominately uninsured or minimally insured populations including non-English speakers and refugees.  Modern history has numerous examples of well-intentioned but hurtful designs imposed on vulnerable populations.  This webinar will share processes used to engage a vulnerable, underserved population of Tempe Arizona to create a healthcare facility responsive to its needs and aspirations.

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES

    After participating in this webinar attendees will:

    • Be able to discuss factors contributing to health care desertification.
    • Compare the presented process for empowered community engagement with traditional design programming.
    • Understand the value of vulnerable population ownership of a facility design.
    • Learn how you as a privileged architect can work with vulnerable, underserved groups to create healthy communities.

    SPEAKERS:


    Craig Passey, AIA ACHA
    SMITHGROUP

    John Swagert, MD
    Mountain Park Health

    MODERATOR: 

    John Kreidich, AIA




    ------------------------------
    Adriana Garcia
    Manager, Equipment Planning
    McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
    ------------------------------