A10 - AIA - AAH Next Gen Forum
- Room: 344-345
- Session Number:A10
Sunday, November 05, 2023: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Speaker(s)
Description
This 90-minute interactive course delves into the critical intersections of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in healthcare architecture with an interactive workshop. Facilitators and guest speakers include Yiselle Santos-Rivera, HKS, Roderic Walton, Moody Nolan, and Taft Cleveland, SmithGroup and will explore how these principles significantly influence the health of communities. Through a dynamic blend of interactive activities, compelling storytelling, and heartfelt testimonials, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of EDI in healthcare architecture and its transformative potential.
The course aims to empower healthcare architects, designers, and professionals with knowledge and tools to create spaces that prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion, leading to healthier, more resilient communities. By engaging in interactive activities and embracing diverse perspectives, participants will be inspired to envision and contribute to a more equitable future in heathcare architecture.
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Learning Objectives
• Provide a forum for emerging professionals to receive insight and advice from industry leaders, empowering the next generation to navigate the complex world of healthcare design.
• Equip healthcare designers with emerging knowledge to promote best design practices based on recent research presented by recognized upcoming leaders in healthcare design.
• Prepare architects to understand and apply patient-centric and evidence-based practices in coordination with peers, clients, and consultants to successfully implement design strategies for a variety of healthcare settings
• Promote broader awareness of the challenges and opportunities in providing equitable healthcare access for diverse populations and patient types.