Architects for Health programme
The Architects for Health Networking Area features panel discussions and conversations across the two-day conference, curated under four workstreams: Knowledgeshare, Best Practice, Strategic Engagement, and Fostering Future Talent.
The full detailed agenda of talks and panels will be announced shortly
Networking programme partner
Monday 15 June
10.45 - 12.30
Agile not fragile
Agile not fragile
Abstract Copy
Hosted by AfH president John Cooper, participants will explore what makes buildings healthy; how clinical culture impacts design and how healthcare buildings can adapt to better support population health.Does the focus on procurement and process genuinely make us more agile, or do we need to think more creatively about how healthcare design delivers better healthcare outcomes for all?
13.45 - 15.15
Knowledgeshare
Knowledgeshare
Abstract Copy
This session will explore three key facets of healthcare design: creative health, neighbourhood health, and mental health.Beyond the bricks and mortar, what do we as designers need to do to deliver spaces that support patient and staff wellbeing, enhancing recovery and care?
Our panel discussion features the National Arts in Health Network (NAHN) – who will discuss ‘Embedding the Arts into Hospital Design: A Call for Policy and Practice.’
15.45 - 17.00
Best practice
Best practice
Abstract Copy
How do we raise standards in the delivery of healthcare design, delivery and ultimately, patient outcomes?
In this session, we will be joined by the Healthcare Infection Society, which will share insights on the Built Environment Infection Prevention Initiative (BEIPI) and how cross-industry collaboration is accelerating changing approaches to the design of high-risk healthcare environments.
Tuesday 16 June
10.45 - 12.30
Strategic engagement
Strategic engagement
Abstract Copy
This session will draw on AfH’s role as the ‘voice of the industry’ and engagement with NHS Facilities and Estates, relevant All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) and the Future Standards Working Group.Through research initiatives, knowledgeshare and technical review, we will explore the ways in which Architects for Health supports continuous improvement in the technical delivery of healthcare design.
14.00 - 15.30
Fostering future talent
Fostering future talent
Abstract Copy
Our ‘fostering future talent’ pillar celebrates the work of architecture and design students as they build their career in healthcare design, supporting them on their journey to professional practice.In this session, we will invite participants in our programmes to present their projects. Our panel discussion will focus on ‘The Agile Architect: Recognising the role architects and professionals play on both sides of the contract’ and explore how we build a resilient design team fit for the future.
16.00 - 17.00
Meet the AfH team
Meet the AfH team
Abstract Copy
An opportunity to meet members of the AfH Executive Team and find out how you can get involved in our work.
