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 >

Online Symposium: International Perspectives on the Future of Architecture and Urbanism in the Post-COVID Age

  • 1.  Online Symposium: International Perspectives on the Future of Architecture and Urbanism in the Post-COVID Age

    Posted 01-12-2021 04:00 PM
    International Perspectives on the Future of Architecture and Urbanism in the Post-COVID Age - Online Symposium
    Long before the appearance of COVID-19, the urban fabric of cities across the world had been shaped by prior epidemics. This symposium, comprised of scholars and practitioners from twenty countries, will confront the impacts of this pandemic on cities and imagine new possibilities for a post-COVID urban landscape through the following topics including:

    • January 29th, 2021 (11am-2pm US Eastern Time) topics: Response and Experience, Ecology and Sustainability, and Education and Pedagogy
    • January 30th, 2021 (11am-2pm US Eastern Time) topics: Design and Interventions, Healthcare Design, and Social Justice and Equity
    Register here: You are invited to join a webinar: International Perspectives on the Future of Architecture and Urbanism in the Post-COVID Age - Online Symposium.
    Zoom Video remove preview
    Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: International Perspectives on the Future of Architecture and Urbanism in the Post-COVID Age - Online Symposium. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
    Long before the appearance of COVID-19, the urban fabric of cities across the world had been shaped by prior epidemics. Indeed, the study of historic, global epidemics has illuminated the many ways in which urban life and architecture have changed during times of pestilence.
    View this on Zoom Video >

    The Epidemic Urbanism Initiative (EUI) was founded by Dr. Mohammad Gharipour and Dr. Caitlin DeClercq in March 2020. This is the fourth international conference hosted by the EUI. There is also an Epidemic Urbanism youtube channel where you can view previous presentations.




    ------------------------------
    Melanie De Cola
    Manager, Architectural Research
    The American Institute of Architects
    Washington DC
    ------------------------------