Speakers and presenters

Jason Bruges is a multidisciplinary artist and designer, based in London. Internationally renowned as a pioneer of the hybrid space between art, architecture, and technology, his artworks are moments of theatre that transform in response to their surroundings and connect people with their environments. A master of light and kinetic art, he uses a high-tech, mixed-media palette to explore spectacle, time-based interventions, and dynamic immersive experiences. After studying architecture at the Bartlett (UCL), Jason worked at Foster + Partners for three years and then Imagination as a senior interaction designer. In 2002, he set up Jason Bruges Studio where he works with a talented team to deliver impactful, boundary-pushing art projects world-wide. Jason is a passionate educator and is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards including the Media Architecture Award for Where Do We Go From Here? a ground-breaking, urban-scale, robotic intervention created for Hull UK City of Culture 2017.

Kieron joined the Institute following seven years as chief executive of Guy’s & St Thomas’ Foundation, one of the world’s oldest foundations, and itself a pioneer in incorporating impact investment into the investment strategy of its £1 billion endowment. At Guy’s & St Thomas’, Kieron led some of the UK’s most innovative and impactful alliances to reduce health inequalities.

Professor Sir Michael Marmot is Professor of Epidemiology at University College London, Director of the UCL Institute of Health Equity, and Past President of the World Medical Association. Professor Marmot has been Professor of Epidemiology at UCL since 1985. He first joined as Head of Department, a role he stayed in for 26 years overseeing the growth of the Department from 7 to 170 people. Fundamental to this growth was a vision of needed research on social determinants of health and health inequalities. He set up and led a number of longitudinal cohort studies on the social gradient in health in the UCL Department of Epidemiology & Public Health: the Whitehall II Studies of British Civil Servants, investigating explanations for the striking inverse social gradient in morbidity and mortality; the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA), and several international research efforts on the social determinants of health. Professor Marmot chaired the Commission on Social Determinants of Health (CSDH), which was set up by the World Health Organization in 2005, and produced the report entitled: ‘Closing the Gap in a Generation’ in August 2008. At the request of the British Government, he conducted the Strategic Review of Health Inequalities in England, which published its report 'Fair Society, Healthy Lives' (also known as the Marmot Review) in February 2010. Based on the evidence, the Marmot Review had six domains of recommendations: give every child the best start in life; education and life-long learning; employment and working conditions; minimum income necessary for a healthy life; healthy and sustainable environments and communities in which to live and work; taking a social determinants approach to prevention and healthy life-style. He is the author of The Health Gap: the challenge of an unequal world (Bloomsbury: 2015) and Status Syndrome: how your place on the social gradient directly affects your health (Bloomsbury: 2004).

A catalyst for change in healthcare design and beyond, Abbie Clary is on a personal and professional mission to elevate patient experience through human-focused design and strategy. A trained architect and the leader of CannonDesign’s global health practice, Abbie excels at helping institutions break physical and cultural barriers to advance innovation. Her passion lies in translating wants, needs, hopes, and visions into human experience, and she is unwavering in her belief that intentionally designed experiences help all people flourish. Under Abbie’s leadership, CannonDesign’s health practice has expanded across 18 offices and generates 50 percent of the firm’s $380+ million annual revenue. The team impacts essentially every type of healthcare real estate and works with signature coast-to-coast clients, including Kaiser Permanente, Mayo Clinic, Mount Sinai Medical Center and more. Abbie empowers her team to positively reshape the business plans, operations, and physical environments of healthcare institutions.

An experienced digital health leader, Abhi is passionate about using digital, data and technology to transform healthcare service delivery. His expertise includes digital strategy development & implementation, operating model definition, business case development, implementation planning & delivery, and systems implementation in the healthcare sector. Abhi has advised the departments of health in the UK and Australia on designing, developing and implementing national-level strategies and policies for digitalising healthcare delivery.

Adam is a Director of CCM Architects and leads the Health Architecture team. CCM Architects, previously Craig Craig Moller was established in Wellington in 1969, and has established a reputation for high quality design and health architecture across new Zealand. CCM have a collaborative model, often partnering with specialist Health Planners and Health Architects for the delivery of major health projects. This collaborative model includes the delivery in New Zealand of the new Te Nīkau Hospital and Integrated Family Health Centre in Greymouth, Christchuch Hospital Outpatients Buliding, Dunedin Hospital Masterplanning, and Palmerston North Mental Health Unit with the Jacobs Health Planning and Health Architecture team. Adam is currently involved in a range of health projects across New Zealand including regional hospital Masterplanning, mental health unit design, private hospital development, and departmental refurbishments. Adam promotes the benefits of quality design for wellbeing, and better iwi engagement for integration of Te Ao Māori into models-of-care and health facility design.

Adam Zaricki is an executive leader and corporate strategy advisor in healthcare technology and aerospace fields. Since 2020, Adam has served as a senior advisor to the family foundation of Canadian philanthropists Walter & Maria Schroeder. He oversees charitable investments to build out new, efficient healthcare capacity and to develop novel therapeutic approaches for common health conditions. For the new-start Schroeder Ambulatory Centre project, Adam is serving as Chief Strategy Officer, responsible for the overall Centre business plan, medical program plans, facility design oversight, project management for operational readiness, and the underlying IT and healthcare technology strategies. Previously he served as Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Program Management at U.S. biotechnology firm NantHealth, where he managed the portfolio of strategic technology and M&A investments and led the launch of the first commercial whole genome sequencing test for cancer therapeutic decision support. Adam holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in engineering from the University of Florida.

Alan Lowe, CEO and Co-Founder of Visionable: Alan began his career in healthcare at the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). Rising quickly through the ranks, he was soon managing front-line services – and a staff of 200 – at London’s renowned St Mary’s Hospital, and then went on to lead the Service Improvement Program for NHS Westminster. This invaluable “in-the-trenches” experience gave Alan a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing public health in the UK. Nationally-recognised as an NHS leader and innovator, Alan pioneered the development of several clinical collaboration “firsts”, including breakthrough stroke and cancer services, which are still saving lives today. Since leaving the NHS, Alan has partnered extensively with global government health organisations and leading communications providers to identify new ways to design communications and collaboration in healthcare. He is proud to be leading an organization focused on enabling front-line staff to design the future for the NHS.

Albert Vitaller. He is the founding partner of Vitaller Arquitectura. Architect by ETSAB-UPC and Master in Large-Scale Architecture by UPC-Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. With more than 25 years of experience in health and socio-health architecture, he has developed projects in all their stages ranging from master and functional plans for the main hospitals and healthcare facilities in Spain to the development of comprehensive architectural projects and construction management and site supervision. He has published several papers regarding innovative design principles for palliative care centres, nursing homes and mental healthcare facilities. Among the many projects carried out following evidence-based healthcare design, stand out the Barcelona Clinic Hospital Refurbishment, the Cellex Biomedical Research Centre, the Nursing Home and Mental Health Centre in Balaguer (Lleida), the Guttman Institute Neurorehabilitation Centre and Independent Life Housing Units in Barcelona, the Outpatients Surgery Hospital in Granollers, the Oberig Clinic in Kiev (Ukraine), the Corachan Clinic Outpatients Centre In Barcelona, the Hospital for long-term illness and chronic-condition patients in Mislata (Valencia), the Inpatient Mental Health Facility in Martorell (Barcelona) or or the Bellvitge Hospital Extension in Barcelona. He has been lecturer at several international congresses in healthcare architecture and teacher in the Master of Health Architecture at the UPC.

Anders is an architect and has in his professional career developed a broad competence within healthcare design. Anders is working from White’s Uppsala office and is a White partner since 2012. Anders has during his career built up a great experience in end user design dialogues. Cooperating with end users, doctors and nurses, in developing projects is a key factor for reaching a successful design. Designing healthcare facilities that support the recovery and well-being of patients and their families at the same time as offering a good working environment for the staff requires a skill in integrating the healthcare functions with architectural design. A good example of this is the project Värnamo Operation and South Entrance, a new building at Värnamo Hospital which was rewarded ‘Highly Commended’ in the category Transformation and Adaption of the 2020 European Design Award.

Andy Hall is the Head of Impact and Evaluation for CW+, the charity of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. He oversees the charity’s strategy for evaluating the impact of its work, working closely with the Trust and key partners to measure and articulate the effect of the charity's programmes in the hospital community. He has worked with CW+ since 2016, when he joined as a member of the Arts Team. With a background in both music and academic research, Andy has led collaborative projects with clinicians from both hospital sites to investigate the effects of music and arts participation on patients and staff. This work has led to peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations across the country, including at the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare and the Manchester Science Festival.

Andrew Howe is a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in mental health and community-focused care. His practice is rooted in understanding and addressiAndrew Howe is a clinical psychologist with extensive experience supporting individuals with psychosis and other complex mental health conditions. He specialises in creating therapeutic frameworks that foster resilience, independence, and well-being through evidence-based and innovative approaches. Andrew played a pivotal role in developing the clinical specification for Homestead, a pioneering concept for holistic supported housing that combines creative arts, nature-based therapies, and community-focused care. His expertise ensures that therapeutic principles are embedded into housing design, promoting meaningful recovery and social connection. Passionate about the intersection of mental health and the built environment, Andrew works collaboratively with architects, designers, and policymakers to advocate for spaces that improve mental well-being. He is dedicated to translating clinical insights into practical, impactful solutions that empower individuals and strengthen communities.

Andrew is an RIBA Award winning architect specialising in healthcare and community based design with over 20 years’ experience. Andrew leads the Architecture and Urbanism team’s health sector work in Wales and the South West of England. He has worked on a variety of typologies including estates reviews, DCP strategies, refurbishment and reconfiguration of services, mental health, acute and out of hospital community projects. He works closely with Trusts to develop strategies and solutions providing value for money. Underlying and evident in every project that Andrew is involved in is his desire to create spaces designed to enhance the patient, staff and visitor environments. He also has a keen focus on applying low carbon approaches within the healthcare estate.

Andrew is a Fellow of the Landscape Institute and a Chartered Landscape Architect with over 20 years of experience in landscape and urban planning. As Technical Director at Stephenson Halliday within RSK Environment Ltd, he specialises in integrating nature-based solutions and green infrastructure into complex projects. His expertise spans landscape strategy, large-scale infrastructure design, and conservation, with a focus on delivering sustainable and meaningful landscapes. Andrew is passionate about regenerative and narrative-driven design, crafting projects that reflect each site’s unique heritage while optimising environmental benefits through nature-based solutions. His thoughtful approach ensures that every design integrates ecological resilience with user-focused functionality. An experienced leader in interdisciplinary project management and stakeholder engagement, Andrew excels in tackling complex challenges with innovative solutions. His work consistently balances practicality with creativity, creating spaces that connect people to nature, enhance well-being, and improve quality of life.

2026 MD Candidate – American Medical Program, Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University B.Arts in Medicine, Science and the Humanities, Johns Hopkins University Outstanding Student Ward Award, Tel-Aviv University – Psychiatric Clinical Rotation, Ichilov Hospital The Art of Medicine Award, First Place Award and Grant Recipient Tel-Aviv University The Louis E. Goodman Aspiring Physician Award, Johns Hopkins University

Anita has been working in Sykehusbygg HF (Norwegian Hospital Construction Agency) since April 2024. The job covers advice and guidance within infection prevention and control for various projects, and hospital planning. The task about advice and guidance consists of development of platform for knowledge and guidelines. Planning and implementation of training and skills development within infection control. Cooperation with external actors, including health authorities and other relevant institutions. Assistance in investigations, case management and decision support within infection prevention and control. Previous work has been more 20 years as an infection prevention and control practitioner in hospitals, first in local level and later in regional level. The work has included services as expert assistance to other health institutions in Central Norway Regional Health Authority, including infection control advice, monitoring, education and training of personnel, developing e learning for health peroneal, participating different project and improvement work, research and investigation of outbreaks. She has also for almost three years’ experience from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health as senior adviser with task during the pandemic, with advice, surveillance and developing guidelines for the Norwegian health care. She has a Master`s degree in Public health, with title of the thesis: Single-occupancy rooms: an infectious disease prevention measure in hospitals.

With 35 years of experience as a Paediatric Nurse, I have built a career spanning various clinical and leadership roles. Throughout my career, I have gained invaluable insight into the intricacies of patient care, clinical service delivery, and the complexities of healthcare systems. My expertise extends across a broad spectrum of paediatric nursing, from direct clinical care to strategic management, and I am passionate about using this knowledge to drive improvements in healthcare delivery. Over the years, I have honed my skills in clinical leadership, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and optimise care pathways. My experience in leadership roles has enabled me to lead complex projects, manage operational teams, and facilitate collaborative work focused on delivering excellence in patient care. In my current role, I provide clinical leadership for the new hospital project, where I act as the primary liaison for the clinical design and planning workstreams. This position allows me to leverage my understanding of clinical service delivery to ensure that the hospital's design meets the real-world needs of healthcare professionals and patients & families alike. I am responsible for translating operational demands and capacity modelling into comprehensive design proposals, and working alongside colleagues to guide the project through its various stages. My extensive background in clinical service delivery is essential in aligning operational requirements with the architectural and technical aspects of the hospital project. By ensuring that the clinical environment is tailored to support the efficient and compassionate delivery of care, I aim to support the creation of a facility that enhances the quality of patient experiences while optimizing workflow and resource management.

Anni is a chartered engineer in the UK with a background in computer and communication systems engineering. She has diverse telecommunications and digital design and advisory experience in various sectors, including healthcare, technology and transportation. She has worked on projects in America, Africa, Middle East, South Asia and across Europe. Anni first gained her healthcare experience while on a long-term assignment with Arup Canada. She has had the privilege to be involved in many healthcare projects of different scales and complexities since. Some examples include being the lead digital engineering advisor in the health workstream for the Peru Reconstruction programme, leading the digital workstream in a cancer centre design competition in Wales and being the digital advisor for a major hospital replacement project in Scotland.

Asif has been involved in environmental low energy buildings and supply chains for over 20 years, including PassivHaus and Zero Energy Developments. He is particularly interested in the healthcare typology as when this can be provided on a zero-carbon basis there is no excuse for all other building types not to deliver at this standard. He has a doctorate in life cycle carbon and part of many research groups including UKGBC, LETI and RIBA. He is BREEAM AP and LEED GA accredited, a FitWel Ambassador, and has held Certified PassivHaus Designer accreditation. Asif has changed design practices at Perkins&Will to include a more multivalent approach to environmental design as part of the ‘Living Design’ framework. As part of this the office includes a circular economy strategy document, LCA and a zero operational carbon costed report at the end of RIBA Stage 2 for all projects.

Auke Brugmans is since 2016 a senior lecturer at the Institute of Built Environment, department Real Estate Management at Rotterdam University of applied sciences. Auke is researcher at the research group area development and transition management at the Centre of Expertise HR Tech. In the combination of lecturer and researcher, Auke is able to connect education and research directly and brings more than 20 years of experience in practice. Auke is energetic and creative and loves to bring people from different backgrounds and expertise together. Auke worked from 1997 to 2016 at various commercial companies in the field of real estate. In addition, she held various positions abroad (2001 to 2007). In 2016, she made the switch to higher education. Auke teaches in the field of urban development and scaling futures and supervises students in the Urban Lab Erasmus MC and in multidisciplinary projects.

Bernadette is a critical care nurse and healthcare planner. With over 15 years of clinical experience in Australia and the UK, Bernadette specialises in stakeholder engagement and translating the client’s requirements into clinical and functional briefs and schedules of accommodation for the design team. Bernadette’s interest is in hospital design for safety and quality.

Beverley is Associate Director, with specialism in Project and Programme Management and a background in Valuation and Estate Management and has a breadth of property development and project management experience gained from working within the NHS estates field since 1988. She has managed a number of projects of various sizes ranging from business case development and construction projects to estate rationalisation, disposal and acquisition of NHS property. Organisations she has worked for include various NHS Trusts, Somerset Health Authority, NHS Executive South & West and NHS Estates / Inventures until November 2005. Bev worked as a freelance consultant focused on NHS build projects until 2014 before joining the health team of a large national consultancy and joining Archus on its inception in 2017.

Brent is a Director of Studio STH, a practice that specialises in Health and Sciences. Brent has led a variety of health projects that include large urban hospital replacement projects, to small rural hospitals across all aspects from planning to delivery. A guiding principle in Brent’s approach is to listen, understand and deliver a design that responds to the unique needs of each project. This approach leads to outstanding team cohesion with the wider project stakeholder group and builds trust with the clinicians and end users involved. Brent has a continued thirst for knowledge in emerging health trends and design outcomes. His ability to keep abreast of trends has enabled him to be innovative and provide high-quality solutions. Particular areas of expertise include: • Healthcare architecture and planning • Facility planning for acute and non-acute services including non-acute mental health care • Client briefing, User Group Consultation and Consultant management • Master planning, feasibility studies and business cases • International expertise including Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, United Kingdom, Greece, India and Fiji With over 30 years’ of international experience Brent disseminates his knowledge to all projects and to the wider team he leads in Sydney, mentoring and encouraging their understanding of the healthcare sector.

Brian has over 30 years’ experience in the health sector. He has worked extensively in healthcare consultancy and been involved in a wide range of projects including strategic and clinical reviews of primary care, acute and community services, appraisal of future investments of healthcare, and service evaluations. With a background in operational research and a career which started in data analysis in the NHS, Brian has had a passion for data analysis and modelling throughout his career. His key area of intertest is in system flows and dynamics and has created bespoke whole system models for NHS clients. This interest has most recently led him into supporting the development of the Healthcare Configurator toolkit, a set of tools which can model the future state of service and infrastructure requirements across the health and care system.

Bruce has a firm grasp of current and emerging trends in health facility design and service delivery – and he translates that unique insight into architecture and design that balances form and function within a safe, healing environment for patients, carers and staff. He has more than three decades of experience in the sector, with a career stretching across Australia, the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, India and North America. In a variety of senior roles, Bruce has honed his skills across the project continuum, from business case development, feasibility studies and master planning through to design documentation and delivery, completion and commissioning. A frequent presenter at national and international health conferences, Bruce joined Architectus Conrad Gargett from HDR, where he served as Director – Health after holding senior roles at Silver Thomas Hanley and Hassell. His Australian portfolio includes Monash Children’s Hospital and Werribee Mercy Hospital Stage 2 Redevelopment Precinct Master Plan – b

Calum is a director and chartered architect with 35 years’ experience delivering complex projects. He has extensive experience designing and delivering healthcare, higher education and residential projects. With a passion for healthcare design, he has led teams to create award-winning architecture including the Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award for the Small Animal Hospital in Glasgow. Calum’s unique triad of experience – as client, architect and general contractor – provides extraordinary insights and perspective on every project. From concept to completion, he understands the requirements from all three sides and how collaboration plays a vital role in achieving the defined objectives.

Carl is the Programme Leader for the M.Arch in Sustainable Architecture. He has taught at several architectural schools at all levels from pre-first-year undergrad to final year at masters level and beyond. As an architect and educator, he is passionate about educating architects in our rapidly changing cultural and professional environments.

Caterina Frisone is the founder and scientific director of the Master in Architecture and Health, a course that she designed after five years of experience (2017-2022) in the healthcare sector in England. PhD in Architecture of Care at Oxford Brookes University, she tested the hypotheses of her research by visiting hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country and living for four months in three different Maggie's Centres (cancer care centres) where she carried out her fieldwork, personally testing the therapeutic role that high-quality architecture has on people. Exploring this theme and investigating the interdisciplinarity between architecture and neuroscience, her book "The Therapeutic Power of Maggie's Centre" (Routledge, 2024) aims to inspire architects, doctors, students and all those who research the relationship between architecture and health.

Cathy Junda is a Principal and Digital Health Lead at Stantec, specializing in integrating healthcare technology, facility design, and strategic planning to create equitable and resilient health ecosystems. With expertise at the intersection of healthcare innovation and architecture, Cathy focuses on addressing systemic inequities through holistic approaches that blend design, technology, and community engagement. In addition to her professional achievements, Cathy is a certified Health and Wellness Coach, leveraging her expertise and personal experiences to support patients navigating challenging health journeys, including serving as a "chemo buddy" to those undergoing similar treatments. This perspective informs her work, grounding innovative strategies in empathy and lived experience. Cathy has led transformative projects globally, contributing to initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and improve access to care. Her work emphasizes creating adaptable solutions that meet the evolving needs of healthcare systems while promoting health equity and sustainability. She holds a postgraduate certificate in Health Informatics, a master’s degree in engineering, and certifications in Public Health (NBPHE) and project management (PMP). Cathy’s thought leadership in healthcare design and innovation continues to drive forward-thinking strategies that redefine care delivery and planning on a global scale.

Cecilia Spannel has worked as a design architect in several areas of expertise (infrastructure, housing, schools, defense buildings, offices) during her 28 years as an active professional, and during the last 18 years she has mainly worked as a commissioned and design responsible architect in healthcare building projects. The projects have encompassed varying degrees of complexity and range from general masterplans and feasibility studies, to the basic and detailed design of hightech healthcare premises, such as surgery and intensive care. As a leading architect at LINK, Cecilia contributes with her knowledge and experience of using the means of architecture to create well-functioning, safe environments with equity. Cecilia's specialist knowledge in wayfinding, and especially in the hospital environment, is also an asset in various projects where patient and visitor logistics are included. Master of Architecture 1996 Lund University

Cédric du Montier, a Project Architect, brings over 15 years of experience and specializes in healthcare projects of varying scales and complexities. Fluently bilingual, Cédric has been involved in all phases of project development, from initial design to completion, and plays a key role in contract administration. His extensive experience provides him with a profound understanding of institutional client needs and the intricacies of large-scale facility operations. Cédric’s expertise ensures that projects are executed with precision and efficiency, addressing both functional and operational requirements with exceptional skill.

Charlie McQuilkin leads with knowledge and passion in healthcare design. He has mastered the complexity of modern architecture across multiple typologies including acute, primary, mental health and speciality care facilities. He understands that each project at the community level has specific requirements from the health system – and that patients also have specific needs – so interacting with all stakeholders helps to close the gap to deliver an environment of positivity, healing and well-being. Design plays a vital role in making patients feel welcome, empowered and valued, which in turn influences the recovery process. As Director, Health Sciences, UK, Charlie takes a hands-on approach in examining the evolving healthcare sector. There are significant changes that are affecting design from virtual environment, 3D modelling, virtual reality, automation in technology and robotics in operating theatres. But nothing comes close to the new viruses that are far more diverse and far more dangerous than we’ve realized in a decade. Charlie collaborates with multi-stakeholders to advance our designs in tandem with the evolving state of healthcare. Charlie’s current projects include The Baird Family Hospital and The ANCHOR Centre under construction in Aberdeen, Scotland. The two new innovative hospital designs will provide inclusive and compassionate environments providing high quality care for patients. Designed by NORR, the Baird building will provide modern and innovative Maternity and Neo Natal care, while The ANCHOR Centre will provide much needed out-patient and day patient services for Oncology and Hematology patients, as well as facilitating research and teaching. Both projects have been designed using the NHS KSAR and SDAC principles to ensure design and construction quality and energy efficiency. Charlie is a huge fan of Hurling, the outdoor team sport of ancient Gaelic Irish origin. It is an inspiration for teamwork, strength, robustness and agility that underpins his work ethos.

Cheng Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University. Before joining TAMU, he spent two years as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, working with Fernando De la Torre. He did my Ph.D. in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at The Ohio State University with Harry Chao and Dong Xuan. Zhang received his M.S. and B.Eng. degrees from BUPT and Tianjin University, respectively. His research interests are machine learning and its applications to computer vision, multimodal understanding, human modeling for extended reality, and cyber-physical systems.

Cherizza is currently a Healthcare Planner at Lexica. Her focus is on clinical service transformation, as well as supporting clients with developing schedules of accommodation, clinical briefs, and strategic planning. With an MPhil in Population Health Sciences from the University of Cambridge, Cherizza has a strength in literature reviews and meta-analyses in public health research.

Christine has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare, including many executive and leadership roles. Christine brings system-wide expertise and skills, including strategy/visioning, health services planning, functional programming, lean thinking, digi-physical visioning, and stakeholder engagement of all levels and input into healthcare planning. Christine is Co-Chair of the CSA Z8005 Digital Infrastructure & digital technologies in healthcare facilities. She also sits as an Associate Member of the CSA Health Care Facilities Technical Committee (Z257 TC). Alongside her technical expertise, Christine is a passionate advocate for developing the next generation of healthcare leaders. She is a Mentor in Residence and a sessional lecturer at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine & Innovation, a mentor for the Women’s Infrastructure Network and Founding President of the Canadian Women’s Circle of Healthcare (CWCH).

Christopher is a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute with over a decade of experience in landscape architecture, urban design, and masterplanning. Throughout his career, Christopher has applied his expertise to a diverse range of projects, including estate regeneration, extra-care developments, and urban-scale masterplans. Christopher is passionate about creating restorative landscapes and delivering green infrastructure that fosters well-being, supports biodiversity, and integrates seamlessly with urban environments. A strong advocate for interdisciplinary collaboration, Christopher believes the best projects emerge from a synergy of expertise. His approach combines technical planning and policy compliance with innovative design solutions that prioritise community engagement and nature-based interventions. With a focus on security-conscious design and environmental sustainability, Christopher’s work emphasises the transformative potential of landscapes to enhance the social and ecological fabric of cities. Christopher thrives on delivering projects that balance aesthetic quality with functional resilience, ensuring they meet the needs of both people and the environment.

Chuck Wertheimer, Health Sector Lead with RPG Inc., is a seasoned expert in health facility planning, programming, and business case analysis, with over 38 years of experience. His expertise spans from advising large teaching and tertiary care hospitals to assisting smaller facilities across Canada. Chuck specializes in navigating spatial, financial, and operational challenges, ensuring facilities meet today’s complex demands. His diverse portfolio includes acute care, paediatric facilities, oncology, long-term care, and advanced medical research spaces. Chuck has completed more than 200 Master and Functional Programs for facilities nationwide, addressing a wide range of areas. These include inpatient units, diagnostic and therapeutic spaces such as laboratories, imaging suites, endoscopy, cardiology, neuroscience services, and rehabilitation areas. He has also worked extensively on education, research, and key support services like central processing, pharmacy, and materiel management. In recent years, Chuck has honed a specialized focus on advanced imaging and laboratory planning. He frequently evaluates these spaces to optimize functionality in light of advancements in automated technologies, ensuring efficient workflows and improved space utilization. Chuck’s extensive experience and strategic approach make him a trusted advisor in creating innovative, effective health care environments.

Claire is the leader of the UK Real Estate Advisory business at Turner and Townsend and serves on the UK Real Estate Project Management Board. Claire’s team specialises in providing comprehensive advisory services to the health sector, including business case authoring, estate strategy development, estate transformation program setup and management, operational and compliance audits, FM procurement, and FM transformation. Claire is known for her ability to ensure seamless alignment between corporate and clinical priorities with on-the-ground estate management and project delivery. She brings a wealth of experience in developing major estate optimisation programmes across healthcare, central government, and local government sectors.

Clare is an experienced architect with more than 20 years of expertise in healthcare, transport, and education projects in both public and private sectors. A strategic leader and excellent communicator, she has led large-scale, complex projects with a focus on design, procurement, and contract administration. She joined O’Connell Mahon Architects in 2010, becoming a Director in 2014. Clare leads OCMA’s work on the €900m New Children’s Hospital in Dublin and previously directed award-winning projects like the Mercers Institute for Successful Aging and the North-West Cancer Centre. A former RIAI Vice President (2018–2019), Clare remains active in architectural governance, contributing to procurement, registration, and education initiatives.

Cliff Harvey is the Joint Vice President, Redevelopment, leading the Building the Future of Care Together initiative. This new role is an important investment and milestone for our community towards our shared vision for a new hospital in Waterloo Region, and revitalization of existing infrastructure. Cliff Harvey, MSc(HQ), EDAC, OAA, FRAIC collaboratively leads organizations through the planning, design and implementation of capital infrastructure projects, allowing healthcare organizations to stay current and position themselves for the future. Using Design Management methods, he builds holistically upon governance, strategy, project management, planning, design, and procurement to deliver the right project. Design Management supports a culture of innovation, creativity and transformation, and builds a structure for an organization to successfully deliver on their strategic vision – from discovery to execution to operations – while still supporting strict governance, comprehensive reporting, and effective business decisions. Cliff’s professional career includes being Senior Architect in the Ontario Government, a Senior Hospital Executive, and a practising Architect. Cliff searches for excellence through continual learning and professional curiosity, always challenging himself to be better and to stay ahead of the curve. Cliff is an international speaker on health and design, and volunteers his time to boards, committees, professional task groups, and advises on educational programs.

Recipient of the American Institute of Architects Henry Adams Medal, Colby believes architecture means planning and creating healthy work and productive environments that enhance an organization’s brand and mission. He is particularly experienced and a specialist in emergency services planning. As a certified American College of Healthcare Architect, Colby has a passion for engaging with healthcare professionals to collaboratively lead them through operational, logistical, and functional issues enabling the team to make design decisions that promote operational best practices through evidence-based solutions. From conceptual visioning through first-patient, Colby leads teams through efforts to align planning and design solutions to meet clients’ goals. He is recognized by clients for his value in strategic thinking, team leadership, problem solving and healthcare planning knowledge.

A qualified biomedical scientist and experienced healthcare professional with a focus on technology, Con specialises in transforming healthcare environments by integrating innovative technology solutions with human centric design that results in tangible improvements to patient outcomes and operational efficiency. His expertise lies in envisioning a cohesive pathway to deliver health and well-being solutions beyond traditional boundaries, spanning hospitals, homes, communities, and digital spaces. Con has significant exposure and a proven track record of delivery in complex, multi-stakeholder public and private markets across multiple industries. He has the proven ability to build, lead and inspire high performance teams and motivate individuals to achieve results. A proven problem solver, delivering digital solutions that drive positive customer experiences and continuous performance improvements in forward thinking public and private sector environments.

His global experience brings transferable best practice from many years of consultancy in 32 countries including many of the largest and most complex projects with a value of some €30+billion. Conor worked for several years in operational and strategic management healthcare roles and that reinforces his knowledge of improving healthcare efficiency, design and strategy through to operational commissioning He has contributed to national toolkits, including detailed design reviews on major projects. He has advised the UAE Ministry of Health, Qatar Ministry of Health, UK DH, UK Treasury and Government Property Unit on improving health efficiency, particularly the use of assets, and has delivered lectures and articles on the subject worldwide. He is the lead author of several reports on improving healthcare outcomes with significant international media coverage. He has led the work on several award-winning hospital projects, with his team twice winning technical advisor of the year and best designed healthcare facility. His projects have included many of Europe’s largest and complex including Karolinska Sweden, UCLH, St James Dublin, UHB, Manchester Hospitals, Newcastle Hospitals and projects in Canada, HMC Qatar Medical City Australia, Germany and the Middle East. Additionally he has worked on more than 50 major community hubs and several Elective care centres involving multiple stakeholders and geographies. His interests are in future flexibility, innovation in care pathways, asset utilisation and technological change driving change to health building design and spaces.

Corry Pettigrew, a Clinical Manager within the local Health Authority, brings a unique lens to healthcare design. She brings a diverse background in kinesiology, ergonomics, and safety as well as an in-depth understanding of the many healthcare departmental operations. This cumulative knowledge and experience is used to collaborate with other subject matter experts in an evidence-based design approach to create healing environments that optimize workflow and are safe for all who inhabit the space; patients, staff and visitors alike.

Consultant Paediatrician, Stoke Mandeville Hospital Clinical Lead for the building of a new Children's ED, Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Cristiana Caira is Partner and Board Director at White Arkitekter, Artistic Professor of Healthcare Architecture at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, member of the Board at the European Health Property Network, and member of the Programme Committee at the EHD Congress. Cristiana has 25 years of experience in planning complex healthcare environments in Scandinavia and internationally. Focused on increasing collaboration between practice, research and education, Cristiana has led major White Arkitekter healthcare projects including the award-winning Södra Älvsborg Hospital Psychiatric Clinic, the Queen Silvia Children Hospital in Gothenburg and a large-scale extension of Karlstad Hospital. Her latest international project is the award-winning extension for the Panzi Hospital in Congo, in collaboration with the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr Mukwege. Cristiana is currently Healthcare Design Lead Architect within the expert international team appointed to design Cambridge Children’s Hospital. Embedding research alongside clinical expertise in physical and mental child health, the hospital will be a state-of-the-art hospital designed to take care of the whole child.

David is the Managing Director of Tektology for the UK, Middle East, and North America, a consultancy focused on health system design, digital innovation, and organisational transformation. With over 20 years of experience, his career spans roles in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India, and the UK, where he has worked on complex healthcare challenges across diverse settings. David has led significant initiatives in service redesign, digital integration, and the development of innovative care models. His work includes projects with NHS trusts and NHS England, as well as health systems in Australia and New Zealand, where he has contributed to strategic digital transformations and the creation of patient-centred care pathways. In Canada and India, he has supported large-scale health improvement projects, aligning policy and technology to improve health outcomes. A former State President of the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA), David was valedictorian of the Executive Master of Public Administration program at The Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG). In 2016, he received the IPAA National Young Public Sector Leader Award, recognising his contributions to public administration and leadership

David Wollschlegel is an Interaction Designer at the Swiss Center for Design and Health (SCDH) and is responsible for the conception, development and operation of the technical infrastructure in the Living Lab. Furthermore, he brings in technological and digital expertise into a broad range of projects. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Interaction Design from the Zurich University of the Arts and has a background in computer science, specifically web-development. His passion is the healthcare sector because he likes working closely with and for humans, as well as the technical complexity of this system.

Deane Harder is a lecturer at the business school of the Bern University of Applied Sciences, where his work bridges the worlds of management, innovation, and human-centered design. With a professional background as a management consultant, Deane Harder has advised organizations across sectors on strategic transformation, cultivating a nuanced understanding of how businesses navigate the complexities of change, and developing new marketable solutions. His academic research focuses on the intersection of innovation, customer empathy, and behavioral economics, exploring how organizations can design better experiences by addressing resistance to change and innovation and understanding the underlying drivers of human behavior.

Dr. Deborah Wingler’s research focuses on improving the patient and staff experience. As Global Practice Director of Applied Research for HKS, Deborah collaborates with research and design teams to develop and implement research initiatives that drive innovation and achieve measurable impact across the healthcare practice and firm, globally. Through her research, Deborah has had the opportunity to work with some of the most forward-thinking Fortune 500 companies, healthcare organizations, manufacturers, and design firms in the industry to support their respective research agendas. Both in practice and academia, her research has focused on the integration of research into the design process.

Deirdre Casella joined Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences in 2022 as a lecturer and research supervisor. Currently, she is a faculty member of the Real Estate BSc programme of the Institute of the Built Environment. Following her Master of Arts in Development Studies and Demography at Erasmus International Institute of Social Studies (1999) she worked as an educator, researcher and advisor in the field of water, sanitation and hygiene services in universities and policy and applied research institutions in Europe, South and East Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. In 2021 she defended her PhD dissertation (Delft University of Technology) on the role of social learning in sustainable water services delivery from a socio-technical systems perspective. Her research drew on more than 15 years of field experience and action research into the contribution of multi-stakeholder learning initiatives to achieving sustainable public services in urban and rural contexts. Currently, in addition to delivering BSc educational programmes on climate adaptation in the built environment, she co-coordinates the Erasmus MC-Hogeschool Rotterdam Urban Lab.

Dennis Glasbergen is a final-year student in Real Estate Management at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. From a pre-master course he acquired working experience with SPSS and is happy to utilizing this asset in a societal relevant field (healthcare environments). Dennis’s research focuses on analyzing data on user-experience of the public spaces at Erasmus MC. These spaces are at the heart of the ‘medical city inside the city’ that came into use in 2018. In his research Dennis is looking for vital information to inform the planning and design of an extension to the existing public spaces, catering to Pediatric and Psychiatry patients. This research is conducted in the context of the Urban Lab Erasmus MC, a collaboration between the directorate of Real Estate at Erasmus MC and the Centre of Expertise on the Built Environment at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. Through this work, Dennis aims to contribute to the enhancement of the quality of public spaces catering to patient and visitor needs

Diego Morettin is a Partner and Architect leading major healthcare projects at DIALOG. His healthcare design practice spans more than 25 years and is guided by his belief that design has the potential to contribute to the health and wellbeing of communities. He finds inspiration in the unique history and landscapes where each project resides, and his projects carefully consider the organization and relationships of program to the surrounding context. Diego places an emphasis on engagement and the inclusion of diverse stakeholder groups in the design process. He designs healthcare spaces with a focus on dignity, improving people’s physical and emotional experiences in health facilities through design.

Dorsa is an Associate and Senior Urban Designer with DIALOG, with over ten years of expertise in shaping vibrant and equitable urban spaces. With a background in architecture and urban design, her career spans across North America, focusing on visioning studies, community plans, planning studies, urban design guidelines, and public realm improvements. Passionate about placemaking, Dorsa believes that community participation strengthens the vision, ensuring designs are inclusive, resilient, and reflective of the people they serve. Dorsa applies an evidence-based methodology rooted in the Community Wellbeing to guide her design process. This approach allows her to prioritize wellbeing by addressing all aspects of wellbeing, ensuring that every project is grounded in what matters most to those impacted. Her passion for community engagement is reflected in her commitment to working with a diverse range of voices, particularly those who are underrepresented, such as youth and racialized communities. She is certified in Public Participation by the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Canada and currently serves as Co-Chair of the IAP2 Canada Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Community of Practice, where she promotes equitable engagement strategies at a national scale.

Architect and Ph.D. candidate in Technology of Architecture, she graduated in 2016 from the School of Architecture of the University of Florence. From 2017 to 2019, she was a research fellow at the Department of Architecture of Florence, working on three research grants focused on healthcare design, and won the Romano Del Nord Research Scholarship promoted by The Architectural Foundation of San Francisco. In 2019, she began her doctoral thesis on the planning, design, and governance of Community Healthcare Centres, which is currently in its final stages. Since 2023, she has been a research fellow in a project aimed at regenerating the cultural landscapes of Italian inner areas.

During her professional career as an architect and senior clinical planner, Elika has been involved in a diverse range of projects for leading healthcare institutions across Canada, the US and internationally. She works closely with clients and focus groups to explore opportunities that yield operational efficiencies and effective design solutions that provide maximum flexibility for future change and incorporate high-technology demands in support of patient-centred care. Her keen eye for detail and expertise in facilities design and operational planning provide her with an extensive foundation from which to make informed decisions concerning planning and programming issues.

Emily is the Head of Digital and Innovation for Ramboll Buildings UK. She has over 9 years of experience of leveraging her digital expertise and computational design skills on traditional buildings projects. She is passionate about applying innovative approaches and technology to create better outcomes for projects, clients and society.

Emma Nadol works as a Project Lead for Service Design at the Swiss Center for Design and Health (SCDH), where her work focuses on advancing care services, hospital-at-home models, and evidence-based innovations in healthcare systems. She holds a Master’s degree in Service Design from the Royal College of Art, London, and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Design. Her professional journey includes consulting experience with Deloitte in Munich and specialized training in project management and entrepreneurial studies from London Business School and Imperial College Business School. Emma’s interdisciplinary expertise integrates design, research, and strategy, underpinned by a background in mechanical engineering. This diverse foundation equips her to address the systemic complexities of healthcare delivery through service design methodologies, emphasizing accessibility, inclusivity, and sustainability. Her work is characterized by a commitment to co-creation and the practical application of evidence-based practices to improve patient-centered care while navigating the unique constraints of healthcare systems. Emma’s focus lies in bridging academic research with actionable strategies to create meaningful, impactful, and sustainable healthcare solutions.

A senior associate at Pozzoni Architecture, Emma specialises in the later living sector. Responsible for delivering care sector projects she has a holistic understanding of all the key design ingredients for a fulfilling experience in later life. A specialist in her field, Emma has undertaken research into care hotels, dementia-friendly design and intergenerational housing and is currently leading the design stages for the health innovation neighbourhood at North Manchester General Hospital. Emma also co-ordinates the Pozzoni Academy, mentoring the next generation of architects.

Eric is the Director of Architecture in AECOM’s Barcelona office. He is an all-round architect with over 22 years’ experience in a variety of sectors such as Sports, Education and Healthcare. He has worked in several countries such as the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, Sweden and Spain. With a personal interest in Patient Experience Design, he leads the Healthcare and Science Architecture team in Spain to deliver complex infrastructures through a clear human centred approach.

Health Sciences Principal Feby Kuriakose is passionate about creating spaces that push design boundaries and provide environments to promote the well-being and healing of the body and mind. With more than two decades of experience, Feby has designed and managed a wide spectrum of large scale, complex projects. Feby approaches every project with a keen sensitivity to cultural identities and environmental factors. Feby is leading the multi-location rollout of the Canadian Blood Services Plasma Donor Centres across Canada as well as other key projects to support important research, and is managing a new standalone ambulatory surgical center that is the new model of care to address and solve the backlog of elective surgeries created by the pandemic. She is a mentor to young talent at NORR is passionate about creating equitable working environments that promote diversity and inclusion.

Felicity is driven by an enthusiasm for sustainable buildings that promote human wellbeing. She is currently training to be an Architect having completed a Masters in Architecture at the Centre fo Alternative Technology. Using her own experiences with mental health she is passionate about improving the spatial quality of current and future mental health services.

Femke Feenstra is board architect, interior architect and partner in architectural firm Gortemaker Algra Feenstra (G.A.F). The firm is building a bridge between innovation and tradition. Between knowledge accumulated over many years, and young, fresh ideas. The G.A.F office often works on assignments in healthcare and well-being. Additionally, the firm is specialised in doing research and development. Feenstra received her education at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and at the Rotterdam Academy of Architecture and Urban Design. She thinks it’s important for designers to look outside of their own fields of expertise. How can designers contribute to the future of the living environment. Presently, Feenstra is working on various researches and projects in close co-operation with clients and users.

For 30 years, Frank has built trusted relationships with Health Sciences clients, guided by a deep commitment to creating environments that promote health, wellness and the delivery of vital services. He combines his creative vision and technical expertise to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering specialized designs across diverse healthcare settings—including Acute Care, Continuing Care, Community-Based Care, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Cancer Care Centers and Life Sciences. He is a champion of the Immersive Design Process, which integrates virtual reality and in-situ simulation technologies to foster seamless collaboration between clinicians and architects, ensuring rigorously tested solutions that improve care delivery. His portfolio includes significant design projects such as the Peter Gilgan Patient Care Tower at St. Michael’s Hospital, Princess Margret Cancer Centre Space Transformation, LGC Group North American Headquarters, Essex Centre of Research (CORe) at the University of Windsor, ON and the Canadian Blood Services Facility in Calgary, AB.

Gavin is a partner at Preyra Solutions Group, a leading Canadian consulting and contract research organization that helps healthcare leaders use data to enable change, working across community and institutional settings for agencies, providers and government. He is also a professor at Humber College in the Faculty of Business and an active adjunct lecturer at the University of Toronto's Institute for Health Policy, Management and Evaluation. Committed to population health and healthcare system improvement, Gavin is passionate about using research and analysis to not only inform policy, but also build a better system of care.

Gerd Sortland, qualified as an occupational therapist from University of Ulster, Jordanstown in 1999. Have for the past 25 years worked as an occupational therapist in the NHS, predominantly in mental health services. Have worked in a wide range of mental health settings in mental health such as community, acute inpatient, and forensic services. Have also experience from working on hospital development project especially working with service users to gather their input into new hospital environment. Currently works as head of occupational and arts therapies in hospital division in North London NHS Foundation Trust.

Giulia Scialpi is an Italian architect based in Brussels. She holds a Postgraduate Master’s from CRAterre-ENSAG laboratory, a centre of excellence that manages the UNESCO Chair “Earthen architecture, construction cultures and sustainable development” in Grenoble’s School of Architecture. She is currently working in Belgium for archipelago architects and its R&I team, supporting many research projects with her expertise in circular design. She also works as a researcher and PhD candidate in the Urban Metabolism Lab at the Louvain research institute for Landscape, Architecture, Built environment (LAB) and as teaching assistant at the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Studies (LOCI) of UCLouvain.

Graham Harris is an experienced architect and project director. Skilled at delivering all aspects of a project, he is particularly strong at executing innovative stakeholder consultation processes. He places collaborative working as the focus of his leadership, winning awards for outstanding team delivery and high client satisfaction. In healthcare, he works alongside clients to transform their ‘model of care’ into an efficient and therapeutic healing environment, ensuing overall cost savings and improving service delivery. Graham is highly competent at meeting the design challenges posed by complex refurbishment works within a live hospital environment. His experience includes the development of complicated phasing plans to meet both clinical and construction requirements. With a rich background in healthcare design, Graham is very aware of Trust requirements, ensuring solutions address future flexibility, energy efficiency and most importantly reduced infection rates.

As Founding Partner, Guela’s vision for ARK is based on the creation of a practice which aspires to improve the human condition through design thinking. Challenging the boundaries of architecture to integrate art and culture, urban, interior and graphic design – the firms’ award-winning portfolio varies greatly in scale from small neighbourhood interventions to campus urban design strategies, embracing budgetary constraints and diverse geographical contexts. A collaborative approach to design prioritizes patient narratives in the context of healthcare imperatives, community voices, long term asset management and evidence-based design. Re-thinking architecture’s ability to impact health outcomes, Guela’s commitment to advancing research is demonstrated by a broad palette of academic endeavours including federal grants, academic appointments, critical theory and lecture engagements both locally and internationally. Her work has been cited as “… an excellent example of the profound ability of art and architecture to transform space and the human experience.”

Hala is a Senior Healthcare Project Designer at Perkins&Will, bringing over 13 years of experience with the firm across multiple countries. She is a thoughtful designer with a diverse range of research interests, focusing on wellness and sustainable design across various markets. Hala is also one of the firm’s Living Design Champions and an expert researcher on brain capital.

Haley is the Principal of the Philadelphia Health Sciences Studio. With more than 25 years of experience, she leads the design process for many nationally-acclaimed healthcare projects. Her leadership and guidance of project team designers has been instrumental in growing NORR’s Health Sciences Center of Excellence. Her work has resulted in recognition from several organizations, including the Best Healthcare Award from the Philadelphia Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), the prestigious Vista award from the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) and the American Hospital Association. A recent award, the Health Facilities Symposium User-Centered Award, reflects her commitment to delivering a design project that incorporates all perspectives – patients, family and care givers and clinicians. Haley’s carefully honed knowledge of design and sensitivity to the challenges in the healthcare environment, paired with her collaborative work style has earned the role of “trusted advisor” from her clients. In addition to being a thought leader in the industry, her experience ranges across most modalities of project types varying from small clinics and outpatient centers to major hospital complexes.

As HDR’s Global Director of Health, Hank provides the direction and inspiration for the firm’s skilled and imaginative thought leaders who work with healthcare clients to successfully solve the universal challenges of health and wellness. Hank relies on his own 35+ years of experience as a healthcare principal, project manager, healthcare planner and business developer to guide HDR’s planners, strategists, clinical specialists, economic analysts, designers and architects in 7 countries around the world to use evidence-based design and best practices to foster our ultimate goal: improving health and wellness. He is a frequent speaker, columnist and advocate for human-centered design.

Hannah Gallacher is the Business Manager at the Northumbria Health and Care Academy, where she plays a pivotal role in driving innovation in healthcare education and workforce development. She holds a Joint Honours BSc in Health and Social Care with Counselling and began her NHS career in a clinical role within palliative care. This early experience provided her with a deep understanding of patient-centered care, which continues to inform her work today. With over 13 years of experience in the NHS, Hannah has held several key project management positions, delivering complex initiatives that improve service delivery and workforce capability. In her current role, she works closely with a senior clinical team to develop and implement transformative education and training programs for healthcare professionals across Northumbria using state-of-the-art simulation, AI and VR resources. Hannah is passionate about fostering innovation and collaboration in healthcare education, ensuring that training is not only responsive to current workforce needs but also anticipates future challenges of the NHS.

Master of Science in Design and Innovation at Halmstad University. Hans has more than 30 years of global experience working with solutions to improve the working environments for healthcare providers. He has a long record of successful innovations and solutions to assist care providers in their daily work as well as contribute to safety and comfort for patients. Hans is the inventor of the Arjo Mobility Gallery, an assessment tool to be used in architectural planning to identify patients' mobility needs and the space needed to handle patients in a safe way. Along with the Mobility Gallery, he has also developed a free-to-use digital platform for drawings where architects and planners can get a bird's eye view of the space requirements around eg. the patient beds, toilets, showers and corridors.

Heather Macey is a Director at Makower Architects and a passionate advocate for socially impactful design. With extensive experience in masterplanning, adaptive reuse, and community-focused projects, she specialises in creating inclusive, sustainable environments that balance social value and design excellence. Heather is the founder of Architects Aware, a platform addressing housing insecurity through design and policy. Her research spans mental health, homelessness, and ethical housing standards, driving her commitment to designing spaces that empower vulnerable communities and foster social equity. Notable projects include the revitalisation of culturally significant spaces such as Millbank Tower, The Burrell Collection, and Watford Market, where her designs blend sustainability with community needs. She is currently leading Homestead, a pioneering concept for therapeutic supported housing for individuals with psychosis, integrating creative arts, nature-based therapies, and community engagement. An experienced educator and public speaker, Heather has taught and lectured at leading institutions and regularly advocates for the role of architecture in addressing societal challenges. Her work reflects her belief that good design can transform lives and create stronger, healthier communities.

Helena Beckman is a senior architect with 25 years of professional experience, of which 18 in Life Science and Healthcare Architecture. She has extensive experience as a lead architect in technology-intensive projects with high complexity, and in addition to Life Science and healthcare, she has run projects in industry, logistics and universities/colleges. Helena is a communicative person who is driven by creating sustainable and quality spaces. She manages the process in the early stages and has great experience of holding business dialogues and workshops. In recent years, the emphasis has been on the early stages, but she has driven design in many projects - either for procurement of, or in collaboration with, the contractor and followed up the projects on site during construction and with users after moving in. She is passionate about reuse and sustainable materials and tries to inspire clients to achieve a high degree of utilization of the square meters that are built, with high architectural quality that allows them to remain and be used for a long time to come.

Between 2020 and 2024, Helena held the role of Associate Medical Director for the Future System Programme at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust - the trust's project name for the rebuild of West Suffolk Hospital under the UK Government's New Hospital Programme. As the clinical lead for the project, Helena led the creation of a new clinical and care model for the future of healthcare services in west Suffolk, an archetypal small rural healthcare system serving 275,000 people. Helena is a public health doctor working in the NHS. She was uniquely placed to bring expertise in health needs assessment, health inequalities, and stakeholder engagement to her role.

After completing an MA in Fine Art (Painting) at Bath Spa University in 2004, Hetty has directed her energy, enthusiasm and skills to Art at the Heart (AATH). She is currently undertaking a HND in Interior Design, which will equip her with the necessary knowledge to create bespoke interior design schemes and arts commissions for the RUH; including ongoing projects for the Dyson Cancer Centre and RNHRD and Therapies Centre.

Hieronimus Nickl Hieronimus Nickl studied architecture at the University of Applied Sciences Erfurt, graduating in 2003. In 2008, he completed an MBA in International Hospital and Healthcare Management at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. He joined Nickl & Partner Architects in 2003 and, by 2005, was leading projects and teams, with a focus on international assignments. Since 2015, he has been the Managing Director of the Beijing office, and in 2019, he became a member of the Board of Directors at Nickl & Partner Architects. He additionally holds the role of Managing Director of Nickl & Partner Architects Germany GmbH.

Ibrahim is the Managing Director of Portland Design, a leading Place Strategy, branding, and strategic retail design business based in London and established in 1987 as part of the global Perkins&Will architecture and design group. Portland works on a broad range of projects, including retail, F&B, consumer brands, shopping centres, airports, train stations, co-working spaces, mixed-use developments, and urban regeneration, with a focus on audiences’ relationships with places, brands, and their engagement with physical and digital environments. Their approach, driven by research, data, and insights into future audience expectations, emphasizes evidence-based design and ‘future readiness.’ Originally trained as an aeronautical engineer, Ibrahim is a postgraduate of the Royal College of Art and Imperial College London and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. A regular speaker at conferences and contributor to journals and trade press, he has written for The Economist Insights and authored the book Future Ready Retail, which explores the future of retail and its impact on brands, customer experiences, high streets, and town centres.

Jack has over 25 years of experience overseeing the delivery of building and engineering projects on a global scale spanning Asia, the UK, and the Middle East. He’s a natural problem solver with a forward-thinking approach—his career has been defined by a desire to continuously learn and grow. With a passion for sustainable solutions and innovation, Jack strives to challenge standard energy practices and champion decarbonization. He’s committed to contributing to a net zero carbon future and delivering high-quality social outcomes for clients and communities alike. Lately, he’s focused on driving digital transformation and leveraging technology to enhance project delivery and operations.

Jacque is a Senior Interior Designer with Jacobs for over 4 years with a Health Design focus. Jacque has over 30 years’ experience working with larger national and international architectural practices where she was interior design lead and team lead working on projects that have remote, regional and urban focus. This has afforded her the opportunity to develop skills where sensitive social resolution and balance is afforded. Jacque is currently involved in a range of health projects across Australia including regional hospitals, New Toowoomba Hospital in Queensland that has a mental health short stay unit design and St George Ambulatory Care Hospital in Sydney, both facilities have large multi-cultural stakeholders. Jacque promotes the benefits of wholistic design for wellbeing, and better cultural integration that is embedded in to the design enhancing greater healing out comes for all.

Jane leads the Health Team for London, Europe and Middle East and as a principal lead on clinical design, Jane enjoys taking a ‘patient-first’ approach to her design solutions, with her primary focus on the harmonious integration of concept and functionality with client and end-user needs. Jane brings expertise in user engagement and collaboration and has a wealth of healthcare facility planning, design and delivery experience from NHS Trust, private health, specialist care and research. From current private and public sector clients such as Cleveland Clinic and the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital to prior HKS experience in research and education institutions, Jane sensitively designs for flexibility, adaptability, and holistic user experience. Jane successfully completed a Master of Science in Planning Buildings for Health and is a RIBA registered architect.

With communication and care at the core of her leadership style, Janet Pangman is a medical planner who designs healthcare facilities with heart. Truly inspired by creating comfortable, welcoming environments that help to ease the hardship of illness, Janet takes pleasure in creating a dialogue between clients and users to understand how they work and translating that into spaces that support their goals and workflows. Her keen awareness of medical facility operations and functional requirements allows Janet to simultaneously address the aesthetics, workflow, and technical issues to create healthcare environments that warm the heart and heal the soul.

Janina Zerbe, partner and creative director at one of Denmark’s oldest design studios, KHR Architecture, leads the company’s public sector focus, actively contributing to healthcare and educational projects across various markets. Her approach integrates user involvement to ensure that architecture meets real-world needs, creating functional, human-centered, and sustainable environments. Janina combines her architectural expertise with a formal education in leadership and management, which she applies to fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration within project teams. Her project portfolio includes significant healthcare and educational buildings, emphasizing user-centered design processes, such as: • Akuthuset – Bispebjerg Hospital in Copenhagen: As part of this 66,000 m2 acute care facility, Janina and team – in close cooperation with user groups - developed a new patient room standard which improves well-being in fewer square meters by integrating nature as a central element, enhancing patients' autonomy and healing through thoughtful design that optimizes both functionality and cost. • Kverndalen care home in Norway: 18,000 m2 care home based on extensive user involvement studies. • New School in Nuuk: A community-focused design with small, user-friendly “schools within the 17,500 m2 school,” fostering an engaging environment for students of all ages and for the local community after school hours. Janina’s commitment to Scandinavian design values is reflected in her focus on creating enduring and sustainable architecture. Her extensive experience and leadership qualities make her a sought-after speaker at international conferences, where she shares insights on bridging functionality, contextual design and sustainability in architectural practice. Education: • Architect, The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture (2005) • Leadership in Creative Knowledge Enterprises (LKVV), Leadership Training (2019-2020)

Jason Dobbin is an award-winning architect and a Principal of Toronto-based practice Montgomery Sisam. His portfolio is wide ranging, with transformational project in healthcare, education, supportive housing, and urban infrastructure. For Jason, every design is an opportunity to cultivate a dialogue. He believes in a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and creative discovery. Jason’s contributions extend beyond his practice in studio, working with several industry organizations to support positive, inclusive urban development. He is a former Chair and current executive member of the Toronto Society of Architects and a committee member of the Urban Land Institute of Toronto (ULI).

Jason-Emery is an award-winning and versatile architect with over 27 years experience. He leads a team of talented colleagues throughout HDR to enhance the design excellence of a variety of project types, ranging from the first non encapsulated all mass timber acute care hospital in Canada to the design of complex multi-billion dollar healthcare facilities and campuses. Jason-Emery is a senior member of HDR’s global Design Directorate and balances his project driven efforts with leading global design initiatives within the corporation. Jason’s enthusiastic style and creative manner has made him a strong team leader and advocate for design integrity within each commission. His approach is to fully understand and engage each architectural challenge and to help clients, communities and all those associated with a project see the full potential of inherent opportunities. Jason-Emery's leadership ensures effective and interactive user engagement and experience. His integrated approach develops a strong sense of ownership with all stakeholders to ensure an enduring commitment to design excellence, sustainability, and innovation.

With 17 years experience specialising in the design of healthcare facilities, Jenni is a qualified architect dedicated to creating environments that support the healing process. Her passion lies in designing buildings that enhance the well-being of patients, staff, and families alike, fostering spaces that promote comfort, functionality, and healing. By working closely with the building’s users, Jenni develops designs that not only create a healing and supportive environment but also incorporate the technical expertise necessary to bring these concepts to life. Jenni has a keen interest in exploring how design can be improved and adapted, considering the entire life of a building and focusing on the journey of those who inhabit it. The patient journey begins before entering the building and continues after they have left, making it essential to understand how the building and environment contributes to and impacts the user experience.

Jenny Clarke, Co-Founder and CEO of SameYou: After her daughter, Emilia Clarke, English actor who became known worldwide for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in HBO’s critically acclaimed Game of Thrones, experienced brain aneurysms, Jenny co-founded SameYou. The organizations focus is to improve access to neurorehabilitation for young adults, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive recovery services. Prior to this Jenny held leadership positions in global companies for over three decades, including Capgemini’s Business Process Outsourcing division as Vice President Marketing and New Business Campaigns. Capgemini’s Business Process Outsourcing division as Vice President Marketing and New Business Campaigns.

Jim joined James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) in March 2021 as Programme Director for the new hospital under the National Hospital Programme. He developed the Trust and Advisory team and led the production of the Strategic Outline Case (SOC) to completion in April 2022 and more recently the second SOC approved by the Trust Board in December 2024. Jim has over forty years’ experience in the construction industry in various sectors, most recently in the health sector for the last 33 years. He has worked in the private, NHS, and local authority sectors providing Advisory Services, Programme and Cost Management, Business Case Preparation, Clinical and Estate Strategies. He has experience across the all procurement routes, including acute hospitals, all levels of mental health, and primary care. Other areas of expertise are NHS Strategy and Drivers, planning of system wide services, and logistics of implementation. Jim has developed NHS procurement guidance and provided associated training including the updating of the Scottish Capital Investment Manual (SCIM) for Scottish Government, and achieving certification in ISO 44001: Collaborative Business Relationships. Jim has led the management of various Frameworks and Projects, liaison within NHS, Government departments, and related advisory and regulatory organisations.

John joined Ryder in 2024. He gained his diploma at the Architectural Association in 2013, winning the Fosters Prize for Sustainable Infrastructure. He has experience on complex projects in the UK, Singapore, Malaysia, China and Haiti, such as the Qingdao Eden Project. His interest lies in developing wider use of bio based materials in construction in LMICs. In 2014 he set up the bamboo Visiting School programme at the Architectural Association, which he now co leads as the AA-ITB BambooLab. He is studying a PhD in Engineering at Newcastle University and in 2022 he was named one of the RIBA Rising Stars.

Jon has over 20 years’ experience in engineering consultancy, working across a range of sectors including Health, Water and Utilities. Throughout his career, Jon has demonstrated a strong focus on continuous improvement, inclusive global delivery models, innovation and digital delivery. Jon’s expertise has been developed across a variety of collaborative and Alliance driven programmes of work. In particular, this includes delivering complex, major projects with a focus on the importance of using the right data, in the right environment and Jon is currently leading two major multi-disciplinary health projects through OBC as part of collaborative Architectural Design Led Teams. Jon’s experience of driving new and innovative ways of working and having a unique understanding of digital delivery in operational environments has naturally evolved into his leadership role in the development of our Healthcare System Configurator.

Jorge is a principal health architect at Jacobs, based in Christchurch, New Zealand. He started his career in 2002 in Barcelona where he accumulated experience working on a wide range of different projects. Actively working across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific region, Jorge shares extensive experience in the planning of health infrastructure which promote innovative models of care and that have a patient centric approach.

Julia is an expert in healthcare design, with a wealth of experience spanning both UK and international projects. Since joining NBBJ 12 years ago, she has worked on projects for Guys and St Thomas’ Trust, King’s College Hospital, Cambridge University Hospital Trust and Horton General Hospital. Currently, Julia is leading the design of the groundbreaking Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital, a project poised to revolutionise cancer care and accelerate research breakthroughs. Julia is working closely with the Trust to ensure the design meets the New Hospital programme (NHP) criteria, delivering exceptional outcomes for patients, carers, staff and researchers.

With over 25 years of creating, launching and reinvigorating brands, Justin leads projects to define brand strategy and create inspiring customer experiences across multiple touchpoints - blending original thinking and insight with the practicality of delivering robust design solutions. Justin enjoys helping clients to bring their brand stories to life by humanising the business challenges. His previous experience of working in brand engagement has allowed him to bring the vision, values and strategy to life, both internally and externally for companies. He has also worked across a diverse range of categories including brand roll-outs across mixed-use global developments, retail, food & beverage, automative, airports, universities, telecommunications and financial.

Kalpana Kuttaiah is a licensed architect with a master’s degree in architecture. She has thirty-six years of professional experience with expertise in research and innovation. As a research knowledge manager and associate principal at Perkins&Will, Kalpana leads firmwide efforts in creating tools to benchmark databased, dissipating information, building a knowledge base on nationwide research initiatives, incorporating research ideas into project solutions, promoting activities and publications that focus on learning and critical inquiry, and provides leadership through the firms center of excellence. Kalpana also serves on the health practice council and the E. Todd Wheeler fellowship creation team.

Karen is an Architect, Studio Director and the Mental Health Lead at Arcadis who specialises in mental health design. With over 20 years of experience in designing for mental health and wellbeing she has developed a profound knowledge of both service-users‘ and healthcare professionals’ unique requirements. She has successfully designed and delivered numerous award-wining mental health schemes across different age groups, and security levels. Karen believes that building environments play a significant role in the behaviour of their users and good design can deliver real and measurable benefits. Her aim at Arcadis is to involve users in all aspects of the design process to create sustainable, uplifting and therapeutic buildings that improve mental and physical wellbeing.

Karen Stockton is the Executive Director of Planning and Development at The Ottawa Hospital, where she has held various leadership roles since 2010. With over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, Karen is responsible for overseeing the planning and redevelopment of the hospital’s three major quaternary care, academic, and research campuses, along with more than 20 additional sites across the Ottawa region. In addition to her role at The Ottawa Hospital, Karen actively contributes to national committees focused on infection control, healthcare design, and construction. Karen holds a Master of Health Science degree from the University of Toronto and is a Certified Infection Control (CIC) professional.

Karl-Johan is a practicing architect specializing in healthcare architecture and also works as a project assistant at Chalmers University of Technology.

As the National Head of Healthcare for WSP Canada and chair of WSP’s global healthcare team, Kevin has over 20 years of healthcare facility design under his belt. With experience in acute care, pediatric, outpatient and long-term care facilities, Kevin has a passion for helping his clients design buildings and systems that support the best care practices for their patients. Kevin’s experience spans all aspects of the healthcare design process including strategic planning, compliance consulting, master planning, and design and construction management. Working with national and global healthcare clients, Kevin has successfully delivered projects using a variety of procurement models, including Design-Bid-Build, Alternative Financial Procurement, and Integrated Project Delivery. Along with the rest of the WSP team, he works with his clients, partners and industry to provide innovative solutions and environments, addressing the unique obstacles that impact the development of a healthier society .

A global product manager for 10 years, Kevin came to the healthcare industry as a user experience and product usability expert. He is responsible for making sure Austco Healthcare’s products meet the diverse needs of customers worldwide. Kevin facilitates usability workshops with customers to uncover pain points and opportunities, and frequently presents product strategy to customers, investors, and distributors globally. Kevin is passionate about using the latest technologies to solve problems for healthcare customers. Especially those challenges that, when overcome, improve the standard of care for a measurable effect on peoples’ lives and health.

Kimberley Kennedy, Senior Project Architect, brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare architecture and project management to her role. With a focus on client satisfaction, she excels at understanding clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations through evidence-based planning, phasing strategies, and the latest technological advancements. Kimberley’s expertise in programming, architectural and interior design, and project management enables her to work effectively both individually and collaboratively with teams. Her dedication to delivering high-quality results has made her a trusted partner in the industry.

PhD. Building Technology . Vibrations in timber floors.

Kirstie is a senior consultant who, after completing her PHD in computational bio-mechanics, specialises in healthcare modelling. She has been involved in numerous projects, both nationally and internationally, looking at population demand across the healthcare sector forecasting the core size requirements for infrastructure projects. She has a particular interest in how health data can be better utilised to inform strategic decision making, helping to improve outcomes.

Krysta is a consultant who has recently moved to the United Kingdom following her career in healthcare in New Zealand. Krysta has held many senior operational and project-based roles in the New Zealand healthcare system, including primary care, community services, central government, and tertiary and quaternary services. With a particular interest in systems and healthcare planning, she is looking forward to developing a stronger understanding of the complex interdependencies of health and how this will inform a more sustainable future model of healthcare.

Kyle is an American-licensed architect, a board-certified healthcare architect, and a principal. For nearly 20 years, he has collaborated closely with clinicians and clients, specializing in the planning, master planning, and programming of healthcare construction projects in the United States, Denmark, and Canada. Kyle is actively involved in the healthcare design community. He serves as co-chair of the American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA) Continuing Competence Committee and has also contributed as the International Federation of Healthcare Engineering’s (IFHE) volunteer technical architect for the WHO and WFP-led INITIATE² Infectious Disease Treatment Module (IDTM) project. Additionally, he is a member of the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z8000 Ambulatory Care/Procedures Working Group.

Laia Isern. She is partner in Vitaller Arquitectura since 2006. Architect by ETSAB-UPC Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and Master in Architecture, Organization and Management of Hospital Infrastructures by Universidad CEU San Pablo. With more than 15 years of experience in health and socio-health architecture, he has developed projects in all their stages ranging from master and functional plans for the main hospitals and healthcare facilities in Spain to the development of comprehensive architectural projects and construction management and site supervision. She’s focused developes her work around Human Centered Design processes and Lean Design, developing complex projects with high added value that exceed clients' expectations. Among the projects developed as architect in Vitaller Arquitectura stand out the Barcelona Clinic Hospital Refurbishment, the Nursing Home and Mental Health Centre in Balaguer (Lleida), Guttman Institute Neurorehabilitation Centre and Independent Life Housing Units in Barcelona, the Oberig Clinic in Kiev (Ukraine), the Corachan Clinic Outpatients Centre in Barcelona, the Hospital for long-term illness and chronic-condition patients in Mislata (Valencia) or the Bellvitge Hospital Extension in Barcelona. She has been lecturer at several international congresses in healthcare architecture and teacher in the Master of Health Architecture at the UPC.

Laura joined CW+ as Arts Programme Manager in November 2023. She works across the arts programme, with responsibilities including managing collection activity and delivering art commissioning within the capital projects portfolio. Laura recently completed the MASc in Creative Health from UCL and her arts in health career began as the first NHS Arts Apprentice in 2019. Laura is especially passionate about the role of creativity for improving healthcare staff wellbeing. Prior to joining CW+ Laura worked as Assistant Arts Curator at UCLH NHS Foundation Trust and brings her experience of hospital arts programming to the role.

A Project Designer at HKS Singapore, Lawrence Kam is a multifaceted professional who excels in the fields of architectural design, medical planning and design thinking. With a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of user-centric design principles, Lawrence has a track record of creating impactful and intuitive designs that enhance the user experience and drive positive outcomes. From the early stages of concept development to project completion, Lawrence has been instrumental in various aspects of design, planning, user engagements, and project management. Going beyond the realm of architecture, he has actively participated in numerous research initiatives and community projects.

Trained in Facility Management and Business Economics, Liesbeth van Heel joined Erasmus MC in 1992 . She worked in the FM-department, was an administrator for the department of Pediatric Surgery and served on the the Executive Board's staff, before joining the hospital’s redevelopment project’s management team in 2001. After years of working as university hospital real estate professional, leading a small expertise team (PMO), her focus shifted to the coordinating effort to align the various strategic programs within Erasmus MC toward a safe relocation in May 2018 to the new hospital building, with fitting work processes, logistics and IT-support. She is a Board Member of the European Health Property Network (EuHPN). She co-coordinated the scientific Program Evaluation of Our New Erasmus MC (PE-ONE, between 2017 and 2023), which focused on infection prevention, experiences with wards with 100% single rooms and stakeholder engagement. Currently, she combines her PhD-work with a role as senior advisor within the Strategy team of Erasmus MC's Real Estate Directorate.

Lilian has been working in Sykehusbygg HF (Norwegian Hospital Construction Agency) since 2017. The job covers early planning of hospitals (including estimating future hospital activity and capacity needs) and pre- and post-evaluation of hospitals and monitoring through the phases of a project. Additionally, the job includes developing evaluation tools and guidelines, in cooperation with internal and external actors, including health authorities and other relevant institutions. Previous work has been related to research within molecular medicine and epidemiology, including health registries and health studies, as well as biological material and contribution to public reports (e.g. National health and hospital plan). She has a Master`s degree in cell biology and holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim. The thesis was about the role of inflammatory mediators in rheumatic diseases.

Lisa brings over 20 years of experience working almost exclusively within healthcare design. Her experience in clinical planning, backed by a broad knowledge of best practice, evidence-based design, accessibility design, and infection control, allows her to provide innovative solutions across the sector. Lisa is well known for her ability to translate competing user group needs within complex, fast-tracked projects that support both staff and patient wellbeing. She has been involved in numerous new build hospital projects as well as renovations within operational healthcare environments. As a Principal with Cumulus Architects Lisa has led complex multi-phased renovations for clients including University Health Network, Unity Health Toronto, Humber River Hospital and SickKids. Prior to joining Cumulus Lisa focused primarily on P3 hospital design and development delivering the Milton District Hospital Expansion and St. Catharines Hospital & Walker Family Cancer Centre as well as pursuits for Stanton Territorial Hospital, St. Michael’s Hospital Redevelopment, and the Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre. With her extensive knowledge and rich portfolio, Lisa regularly participates in critical conversations surrounding best practice, standards, and innovation in healthcare design. She is currently working with the University Health Network in Toronto to deliver Canada’s first emergency medicine centre focused exclusively on seniors care at Toronto Western Hospital. Credentials: MRAIC, OAA, EDAC

Lord Victor Adebowale: Victor is a commercial and social entrepreneur who has devoted his career to building and leading organizations that improve the well-being of communities and people. Victor recently stepped down from the NHS England board after six years and is now serving as a non-Executive board member for Nuffield Health, as well as for the British consumer co-operative Co-operative Group. He is a Visiting Professor and Chancellor at the University of Lincoln, holds numerous honorary doctorates, and also serves as a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute. Victor has been Chief Executive of Turning Point, a health and social care organization, since 2001. In 2000, Victor was awarded the CBE in the New Year Honours List. In 2001, he was also appointed a cross-bench member of the House of Lords. Victor believes technology has powerful potential to transform health and social care for all.

Lori is an engineer with a background spanning the application of simulation in environmental engineering, architecture and sustainable design and has been active in the energy and environment field for over 25 years both in practice and research, working in the private and public sectors. This includes delivery of three state-of-the-art academic/industry collaborative programmes for the UK and Scottish Governments over a period of 20 plus years and the dissemination of this work internationally.

Lucy is the Director of Net Zero at Lexica where she is liaising at executive level with public sector organisations - particularly in health and life sciences- and leading suppliers and innovators to reach national net zero targets. Trained in public administration and practised as an entrepreneur, Lucy knows how to make big ideas happen. She has worked on the business and policy of the national rollout of heat networks, electric vehicle charging and demand-side response and has close connections in the clean technology industry from her time liaising with cabinet ministers on behalf of members of the Association for Decentralised Energy.

Luisa Fontana is the founder and CEO of Luisa Fontana Atelier (LFA) architecture&engineering srl. Launched in the early 1990s, the atelier immediately adopted an integrated design method based on the optimasation of natural environmental resources, attention to people with physical disabilities, the application of colour and the integration of artistic masterpieces to enhance orientation and user experience. Refined over the years, with a recent but well‐received application in the healthcare sector also thanks to a participatory design shared with users, Fontana's methodological approach, ‘Architecture is Care’, defines a healthcare layout that moves from the inside‐out based on circulation flows enhanced by a curvilinear design that creates enveloping and human‐scale environments. Multifaceted and pioneering, Luisa Fontana is convinced that only by moving away from traditional practice will it be possible to obtain an innovative spatial model that becomes an active part of the care process.

Lynn is a highly regarded interior designer with a wealth of experience designing public sector buildings, principally in healthcare. Having worked on an extensive range of projects from new build to retrofit, Lynn is extremely talented at taking the architectural structure and finding the optimal combination of space, colour, texture and materials to totally transform a building’s character. By applying holistic interior design concepts, her work centres on specific design aspects that improves a person’s wellbeing and creates a healthy environment. These include lighting, colour, interior form, product development, modern textures and materials and the incorporation of artworks in a finished scheme. Lynn has worked with a number of Arts consultants and is keen to integrate ‘artwork’ into healthcare design as an intrinsic part of a design strategy. Lynn has extensive hands-on experience designing very specialist interiors, specifically for mental health facilities encompassing older people and dementia, adult, children and adolescent units, low, medium and high security buildings. She has a profound understanding of the psychological and emotional impact colour, texture and light can have on ser-vice-users, and she has created a number of inspirational schemes that have fully supported the client’s model of care.

Lynne is a Chartered Landscape Architect and Associate Director at Stephenson Halliday within RSK Environment Ltd, with over 20 years of experience in landscape architecture, urban design, and masterplanning. For the past 15 years, she has led the design department at Stephenson Halliday, excelling in coordinating multidisciplinary teams through all project stages. Lynne specialises in regenerative design, applying a strategic, landscape-led approach to deliver tangible outcomes that support health, well-being, and sustainability. Her expertise spans project management, masterplanning, and technical design, ensuring every project aligns seamlessly with client objectives while promoting accessible and inclusive design. Known for her collaborative and stakeholder-focused approach, Lynne thrives on creating landscapes that balance aesthetic quality, functionality, and long-term sustainability. Whether shaping large-scale masterplans or delivering detailed technical designs, Lynne’s work consistently enhances the environment while addressing the diverse needs of its users.

Develop projects within various sustainability aspects of the building industry as wood constructions to re-use of building materials at the Swedish Research Institute, RISE. 2010-2019 manager for the business collaboration Energy & Environment association in Sweden, Em Sweden.se Pioneer in building a low CO2 private villa 2008 with alternative materials in foundation to isolation and with re-used materials.

Dr.-Ing. Maja Kevdzija, EDAC is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Architecture and Planning at TU Wien, Austria in the field of Healthcare Design. She has extensive experience in conducting empirical research using the mixed methods approach (observation, shadowing, interview) in close contact with vulnerable populations in healthcare environments and in teaching research methods examining the relationship between the built environment and its users. Her research on mobility-supporting rehabilitation centers for stroke patients was awarded multiple awards, most notably the Healthcare Environment Award 2020 (USA), the 2021 European Healthcare Design Award in the Design Research category (UK), and the 2021 EDRA Certificate of Research Excellence (CORE) with Merit Status (USA).

I am an architect and a M.Arch - Environmental Architecture student with a passion for sustainable and impactful design. With a strong foundation in civil engineering and architecture, my work focuses on creating functional spaces that blend creativity and purpose. During my internship at B.Arch level, I contributed to various healthcare projects, honing my skills in design execution and project management. During my internship at AEEE, I was involved in policy research and environmental studies to promote energy-efficient solutions. Outside of architecture, I enjoy reading, creative writing, and exploring new ideas through design.

Marc started working for Ashford and St. Peter's in 2013 in different admin and clerical roles until he began working in the Capital Projects team in 2019. Since then, he had experience in delivering a wider range of projects as the Trust's agent while completing an MSc in Construction Project Management at London South Bank University. With Floyd Slaski Architects, he is working on all of the Trust's construction programmes at both the Ashford Hospital and Woking Community Hospital sites. He has a desire in learning how resources and technology can be used to aid in active management and pragmatic delivery of building projects.

Marco is driven to combine his design and construction experience with his operational expertise in health care to deliver an exceptional experience for patients, family, and staff. Marco’s background includes facility design, construction, and healthcare operational experience. He believes that the built environment is critical to support the expressed and unexpressed needs of our patients and their family. He works closely with the design team to ensure that the patient experiences the full benefits of an academic medical center. Working collaboratively with the stakeholders, Marco encourages them to visualize the best patient experience possible and how to achieve it.

Maria Luigia Assirelli joined Floyd Slaski Architects in March 2022 as Director and EDI, Social Value, and Stakeholder Engagement Lead, as well as the Mental Health Portfolio Lead, with a proven track record of delivering impactful, community-centred projects. With a positive attitude, understanding of team dynamics and personal dynamics and great communication skills, Maria has a real desire for learning, teaching, research of new trends and lecturing at conferences. Maria communications skills are particularly helpful during engagement with Stakeholders and Design Team Coordination. Passionate about designing healing environments, Maria thrives in creating spaces that support mental and physical well-being. Maria's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, combined with her ability to align stakeholder visions with project goals, ensures every initiative reflects meaningful social value. Whether championing collaborative design processes or leading complex initiatives, Maria brings a unique blend of creativity, insight, and leadership to every endeavour.

I design biomedical instruments on the frontier between optics, electronics, and medicine. I work on portable and field clinical equipment, medical equipment for challenging environments, sensing for robotic surgery and digital healthcare. I pursue my activity on a global scale, to empower citizens to manage and improve health, live better lives, and to provide a pathway to healthcare equity and sustainability.

Mark joined Ryder in 2017. He has been involved in design for healthcare for over 25 years and has experience of multi phased projects in the acute sector, including emergency, theatre and diagnostics departments. He has worked on a vast number of primary care facilities that provide community health services with particular expertise in mental health design for a range of service users, and also has a portfolio of commercial projects including leisure and food and beverage outlets. Mark became a partner of Ryder in 2020.

Marsha Spencer is the Business Practice Leader for Cannon Design's Toronto office, with over 25 years of experience as a registered architect and project manager. She believes that good architecture goes beyond functionality, incorporating the psychology of space to create buildings that are personal, functional, and community oriented. Marsha excels in making clients feel at ease, expertly guiding them from the design process through changing conditions to successful project completion. Marsha specializes in healthcare, leading projects for diverse clients including University Health Network, West Park Health Centre, Loyola University Medical Center, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, St. Alexius Medical Center, and the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital.

Martha Harvey is an accomplished senior healthcare leader with over 30 years of extensive experience in acute, rehabilitation, and ambulatory care. Her expertise is leading and executing strategic operational initiatives, as well as supporting complex change management principles to achieve successful and transformative outcomes. Martha’s role as Director of Operational Readiness for West Park Healthcare Centre’s new $1.2B hospital redevelopment project is to lead strategic clinical planning and operational readiness. She is keenly involved in pre- and post-occupancy evaluation (POE) research and is a member of the Canadian Standards Association to develop national standards for this type of evaluation. Martha participates in several other organizations including being a board member for the Nursing Leadership Network of Ontario.

Martin has a tendency to draw and scribble -his desk is often littered with piles of paper, covered in doodles of figures in action, designs and verbatim quotes from meetings. The notebooks p go back through a career in which he has approached film making, advertising and theatre all through the eyes of an artist - picking up from his co-creators the analytical mindset and ingenuity that get things made with the resources available. Martin believes in beauty - and its power to repair and inspire. This belief brings with it a painful understanding of how beauty can be driven out if you carelessly forget what it is like to be a human being in a real space, where real light falls in a real moment in time. Sometimes Martin’s drawings find their way directly onto the walls of Art in Site’s schemes, but more often they are his way of exchanging ideas - with the in-house team of designers he encourages - and with the artists and craftspeople that Art in Site draw into their schemes.

​​​A leader with a strong track record of delivery at all levels in health service transformation, estate planning, development and project delivery. Extensive experience with public and private partnerships, both locally and nationally. Martin has worked across several of the highest profile UK and Ireland national healthcare estate transformation initiatives in recent years. These include leading formation of the national NHS Strategic Estate Planning function after the Naylor Review in 2017, the introduction of the Health Infrastructure Plan and the New Hospital Programme (NHP). Previously national director roles at Community Health Partnerships and NHS England have given Martin rounded experience in forming leading teams in the infrastructure strategy arena. He has also supported a number of NHS bodies in all aspects of bringing clinical and estate transformation programmes to fruition.

Prim. DDr. Matthäus Fellinger is the Head of the 2nd Psychiatry Department, specializing in Psychiatry and Psychotherapeutic Medicine with a focus on Social Psychiatry. With extensive expertise in social psychiatry, Dr. Fellinger is dedicated to advancing mental health care through innovative approaches and interdisciplinary collaboration. He also leads the Karl Landsteiner Institute for Mental Health, where he oversees research initiatives aimed at improving mental health outcomes and fostering inclusive therapeutic practices.

With over 23 years of professional experience, Matthias Wasem is the CEO of BIM Facility AG and an expert in BIM and Digital Twin technologies. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland.

Melinda Lobo, an accomplished Clinical Planner and Project Manager, brings a wealth of expertise in institutional planning, with a focus on architecture, healthcare, urban design, and master planning. With a strong foundation in evidence-based design principles, Melinda has been instrumental in collaborating with diverse clients to create transformative healing environments. Her deep understanding of spatial optimization and user-centered design has led to the development of healthcare spaces that prioritize seamless navigation and foster therapeutic experiences. Driven by a passion for architecture, healthcare, and urban design, Melinda is dedicated to crafting human-centered environments that inspire wellness and enhance the built experience.

An award-winning architect, Michael is known for his ability to see beyond the usual. In his role, he leads design strategy and inspiration for a wide range of building types across the practice including institutional, commercial, healthcare, hospitality, academic, and cultural. Michael is a skilled designer with a disciplined approach to building science, construction, and cost management. His thoughtful approach to changing social landscapes, culture, sustainability and craft enable Michael to meet client demands with both architectural and technical excellence. Michael and his team have designed spaces for the Manitoba Museum, Manitoba Centennial Centre, University of Manitoba, RRC Polytech, the First Nations University of Canada, and City of Winnipeg. Currently, his integrated team of architects, engineers, and sustainability specialists are working on FortWhyte Alive’s all-mass timber Buffalo Crossing. Aiming to be Manitoba’s most sustainable building, it has achieved the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) Zero Carbon Building Design Standard and is targeting Passive House Certification. When he’s not designing spaces, Michael teaches professional practice at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Architecture and has been a visiting critic and lecturer at Carleton University, University of Manitoba, Texas Tech University, University of Calgary, University of British Columbia, and British Columbia Institute of Technology.

Michael Moxam is Vice President and Practice Leader for Design Culture with Stantec Architecture. Michael is committed to excellence in all aspects of the design process. His experience in the design and development of complex project types is characterized by a commitment to design excellence, an emphasis on a collaborative, integrated design process, and a desire to redefine established typologies. His approach focuses on research and analysis of factors such as community context, history, site, landscape, topography, and environmental context. Michael's goal is the creation of environments that inspire and enhance community connectivity and city building. Michael’s award-winning portfolio of work spans multiple sectors and includes Hennick Bridgepoint Health (Civic Trust Award and Governor Generals Medal in Architecture), Science Commons, University of Lethbridge, George Brown College’s Waterfront Health Science Campus (Architectural Record, Good Design is Good Business), Peterborough Regional Health Centre (Architectural Record Good Design is Good Business), Anishnawbe Community Health Centre and The University Health Network – Krembil Discovery Neuroscience Research Tower.

With over 25 years of experience, Michael has been instrumental in the design of numerous healthcare facilities. His healthcare experience encompasses a broad spectrum of domestic and international projects in both the ambulatory and acute care environments, as well as comprehensive facility master planning. He also has extensive experience using contemporary computer technology to communicate design ideas, which simplifies decision-making, expedites project development and provides continuous visual quality assurance throughout the project.

Dr. Michaela Cada is a Staff Haematologist in the Division of Haematology/Oncology at SickKids, and an Associate Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto. She was the Director of the Paediatric Haematology/Oncology Training Program, one of the largest clinical training programs in the world, from 2012 to 2020. Over the last 4 years, Dr. Cada has been a member of the Project Horizon Team, first as the Medical Officer, then as the Chief Clinical Planning Officer, and now as the Chief Reinvention Officer. She is responsible for the development and planning, execution, risk mitigation and evaluation of the Clinical Transformation that will support and advance the future SickKids clinical vision. As part of this work, she is leading the development of new and optimization of existing clinical care models across all services in the Hospital, functional programming, clinical planning, simulation-based hospital design (schematic design, design development and clinical flows/processes/service models), operational readiness and post occupancy evaluation.

Dr. Michelle Pearson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Design at Texas Tech University. She holds a Master of Science in Environmental Design and a Doctor of Philosophy in Interior Environmental Design, both from Texas Tech University. Dr. Pearson’s research focuses on designing for health and wellness, particularly for children, with an emphasis on integrating natural elements into interior spaces. Her research explores diverse topics, including the impact of art and window murals in healthcare environments, the application of Virtual Reality (VR) and Immersive Virtual Realities (IVR) in healthcare design, and the design of a Malawian Early Childhood Development Center. She is also the co-author of Designing for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Dr. Pearson's scholarship has earned recognition through numerous prestigious awards, including the IDEC Engaged Scholarship Award, the ASID Joel Polsky Prize, and the IIDA Design Excellence Award in Research – Book Award, among others.

For over 20 years, Mike’s leadership has helped advance technology teams, enabling them to understand available solutions, develop plans for implementation, and provide precise technology consultancy. He is considered a national expert in clinical communications, wired/wireless infrastructures, collaborative audio-visual solutions, integration of information/operational technologies (IT/OT), and safety/security technology planning.

Miliana has started her professional journey as an architect in Paris working on variety of projects ranging from education and retail to high end residential and corporate estate refurbishments. In 2008, following a family move to Brussels, she came into contact with healthcare design – improving healthcare infrastructure and environment became her lifelong commitment. As a senior leader within the Brugmann University Hospital Planning & Design team, she has led multiple programmes and introduced the strategic space planning approach to the reconfiguration of the hospital estate. Since her move to London in 2016, she has collaborated with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS FT and Royal Free London NHS FT capital teams, at RFL she took further responsibility on heading the Group Space Planning team. In her current role, Miliana is leading the articulation of local priorities with the Group agenda, the development of the RFH site masterplan, championing strategic thinking and enabling the inception of innovative models of care.

Milica Vujovic is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Architecture and Planning at TU Wien, where she teaches courses on the advanced design of data-informed design and social infrastructure. With an interest in evidence-based design, Milica's research integrates computer science, data science, and mechatronics principles to inform architectural practices through scientific methodologies. Her expertise is gathering, processing, analysing, and visualising data using contemporary methods and tools. Milica's previous research projects have involved deploying multimodal sensor systems to collect data on human behaviour, enabling a deeper understanding of the environmental impacts on different behavioural patterns. Additionally, she has explored environmental characteristics and developed methods to detect and measure their influences. Milica is also actively involved in interdisciplinary research collaborations. One of them is the Sustainable and Healthy Environments (SHE) Lab at the Melbourne School of Design. Together, they work on projects integrating Internet of Things (IoT) devices and novel data acquisition techniques in office environments. These collaborations underscore commitment to advancing sustainable and health-conscious design practices through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge research methodologies. In addition to her teaching and research, Milica serves as the head of the Spatial Interest Group “Knowledge Discovery in Architecture” at the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (CAIML) at TU Wien. In this role, she drives initiatives to leverage AI and machine learning techniques to address spatial design challenges and enhance architectural practices. Through her multifaceted roles in teaching, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration, Milica is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of architectural innovation and promoting sustainable, human-centric design solutions.

Mimi Lie Wei Lie is a final-year student in Real Estate Management at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. Since the beginning of the program in 2020, Mimi has demonstrated a strong interest in the built environment, which started at a young age. During a minor in City Branding at the Willem de Kooning Academy in 2023, she gained valuable insights into placemaking, sparking a deeper interest in how urban spaces can shape identity and user experience. Building on this knowledge, she chose to focus her graduation research on placemaking, particularly in the context of the public spaces at Erasmus MC. The central research question explores how placemaking can connect the hospital’s identity carriers with the user experience to strengthen its brand identity. This research is conducted in collaboration with the Urban Lab Erasmus MC, part of the Centre of Expertise at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. Through this work, Mimi aims to contribute to the ongoing development of meaningful public spaces that balance functionality, identity, and user engagement. Combining a passion for real estate and urban design, she seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice to create innovative solutions in urban environments.

Minou Afzali is Head of Research at the Swiss Centre for Design and Health — Switzerland’s national Competence Centre at the interface between People, Healthcare, Design and Architecture. Prior to that, she was Deputy Head of the Institute of Design Research and Professor of Social Design at Bern Academy of Applied Sciences. She was also the coordinator of an interdisciplinary research group at the Bern University of Applied Sciences including experts from the fields of design, architecture, nursing, medical informatics and economics. Minou is a trained product designer and holds a PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Bern where she wrote her dissertation on the role of design in culture-specific nursing homes in Switzerland.

Design HOPES (Healthy Organisations in a Place-based Ecosystem, Scotland) is a two-year transdisciplinary research project that exploits the potential of design-led thinking and making to innovate and tackle multifaceted health delivery challenges to meet urgent Net Zero goals for a sustainable health and social care system. The vision of Design HOPES aligns with the NHS Scotland Climate Emergency and Sustainability Strategy and aims to generate tangible outcomes in products, services, and policies that promote sustainability relevant to buildings and land, travel, care, communities, and digital design. Taking an urban living laboratory approach, the project seeks to emphasise prevention, patient empowerment and self-care, eliminate waste, drive lean clinical pathways, and develop low-carbon alternatives across Scotland’s health and social care provision highlighting that “good health and social care is environmentally sustainable care”. AHRC Reference Number: AH/Y00373X/1 Particularly, theme 6: Sustainable digital design led by Abertay University aims to create a serious game labelled "Flow" that visualises how patients move through a hospital. It uses game features to enable better decisions to be made for urgent or semi-urgent healthcare in NHS Tayside. This dynamic platform will contribute to healthcare training, optimised healthcare processes, and support resilience through scenario planning while promoting environmental sustainability.

A DIALOG Associate and Certified Healthcare Interior Designer with the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers, Nancy Logan has the unique gift of transforming complex, highly technical interiors spaces into environments that foster a sense of wellbeing and delight. With over 17 years of experience, she has contributed to the design of a variety of large-scale healthcare facilities and smaller medical centers across Canada. Nancy is dedicated to empowering the healthcare design community by fostering knowledge sharing and connections among passionate designers. Her focus on infection prevention, accessibility, detailing, and creating healing environments is evident in every project. A central figure of the DIALOG healthcare team, she is a collaborative and supportive leader and mentor who inspires those around her with her meticulous nature and dedication to craft, embodying a commitment to community wellbeing and design excellence.

Nancy Maerz is an NCIDQ-accredited Senior Interior Designer and Senior Associate at Stantec. With a passion for creating simple and beautiful spaces that positively enhance the patient experience, Nancy has dedicated over three decades to excellence in design, project execution, and relationship building in the healthcare, science, and technology fields. Her extensive background as an interior designer and project manager has equipped her with a profound understanding of how to realize a client’s vision through an integrated design process, both inside and out. Her commitment to creating healing environments is evident in her thoughtful approach. Notable projects include the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Canadian Blood Services, Nanaimo Cancer Center, and Laboratories Canada. Her passion for managing complex projects and building strong client relationships shines through in her work, consistently enhancing the end-user experience with beautifully designed spaces.

Nathan joined AECOM with a background in environmental science and professional experience of delivering sustainability projects in new and existing buildings. Nathan’s interests lie in delivering sustainability across all of its aspects for the built environment and he has a proven record of guiding clients with the latest policy and best-practice sustainability strategies including BREEAM, LEED and WELL, in order to embed the principles of sustainability in their processes, designs and developments. Nathan has led the development of net zero design strategies for healthcare projects in the UK, including the Hillingdon Hospital and Oriel projects. He has also championed the new NHS Net Zero Building Standard, applying the Standard to the first wave of net zero pioneer hospitals.

Neil brings a breadth of large-project experience across the UK, Australia, and Asia to his role as Co-CEO and Principal at BVN. He is steadfast in his mission to embed regenerative practices into the core of BVN’s work across all sectors, delivering changes in how we work - his leadership ensures sustainability is not just a goal but an implicit part of the studio's approach. Neil is committed to driving innovation within the design process, collaborating with clients, communities, and stakeholders to uncover unique, forward-thinking solutions to longstanding challenges. Renowned for his expertise in design management, he has successfully delivered large-scale, technically complex hospital projects, inspiring confidence in his ability to align and elevate the contributions of diverse, multidisciplinary teams. Under Neil's joint-leadership, BVN strives to set benchmarks in health design and sustainability, shaping a more resilient future.

Niamh White is a visual arts curator. She is co-founder of Hospital Rooms, which commissions world class artists to work in partnership with patients and staff to radically re-envision clinical mental health spaces. She has co-led Hospital Rooms’ strategic growth over the past 7 years and its transition into an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation in 2023. She has an excellent track record in generating significant funding from public bodies including Arts Council England, philanthropic foundations such as Garfield Weston Foundation, Rayne Foundation and Isabella Blow Foundation, and corporate partnerships including Hauser & Wirth and Pinterest. She has led evaluation and impact monitoring of projects with university and WHO partners, is an experienced public speaker and regularly delivers lectures at various universities and conferences. She is a Senior Research Fellow at Norwich University of the Arts, was a Professional Fellow at Leeds University and studied Visual Cultures at Goldsmiths College.

Nick Kennedy is an Associate and Senior Interior Designer at DIALOG with a focus on inclusive and equitable design, creating spaces that beautifully respond to the diverse needs of the communities they serve. Specializing in complex healthcare, institutional, and cultural projects, Nick combines technical expertise with a passion for conceptual thinking to craft thoughtful and purposeful healing environments across a variety of scales and clinical functions. His healthcare portfolio includes over 11 years of experience and spans facilities across Canada. As a Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certified (RHFAC) professional, he serves as the Chair of enableDIALOG, a practice-wide initiative focused on accessibility and universal design strategies across all DIALOG studios. Through his commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement, Nick fosters innovation to craft purposeful, functional spaces that are accessible and support community wellbeing.

Nicole is a healthcare strategist with clinical background and track record of delivering complex strategic transformation within the NHS. Proven ability to develop high-performing teams (MCA Team Leader Finalist) and deliver innovative, lasting results with C-suite clients. Passionate about developing transformative solutions and a healthier future for all. She has designed and managed large-scale programmes (using agile and waterfall approach), delivering strategic transformation at organisational and regional levels, development of successful business cases, designing digitally-enabled clinical services and fostering frontline ownership.

Dr Nirit Pilosof is an architect and researcher exploring the intersection of Healthcare, Technology, and Architecture. She is a Faculty Member at the Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv University, and an Associate of Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) at the University of Cambridge in the UK. She is also Head of Research in Healthcare Transformation at Sheba Medical Centre, a Fellow of Cambridge Digital Innovation (CDI) at the University of Cambridge, and the Executive Member of Israel at the International Union of Architects (UIA) Public Health Group. Dr Pilosof holds a PhD from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, a Post-Professional M.Arch from McGill University, and an Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC) from the Center for Health Design in the USA. She gained experience in the design process of major medical facilities as a project manager at leading architecture firms in Israel and Canada and won international awards, including the prestige's American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architects for Health award, the American Hospital Association (AHA) graduate fellowship, The McGill Graduate fellowship, and the Azrieli Foundation fellowship.

Nishan Khatiwada, a first-generation student from Nepal, is currently pursuing a PhD in Interior and Environmental Design at the Department of Design at Texas Tech University. His academic journey, fueled by a deep curiosity and passion for design, has led him to focus on creating spaces that positively impact lives, particularly children, with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and a Master's in Environmental Design. Nishan's research interests include healing space designs, sensory design, child-centered design, and sustainability. He particularly emphasizes the unique needs of children on the autism spectrum. He aims to develop environments that foster well-being, support learning, and provide comfort and healing. Driven by a deep-seated desire to contribute to a more inclusive, sustainable world, Nishan's work is firmly rooted in the belief that design can be a potent tool for social change. His research aims to bridge the gap between aesthetics and functionality, using design to create spaces that nurture physical, mental, and emotional health. Nishan's work is driven by the conviction that well-designed spaces can transform lives, enhance well-being, and positively impact communities. He hopes to use his knowledge and research to advocate for designs that improve the quality of life for all individuals, especially children.

Oana’s international healthcare expertise developed over 22 years, covers a wide range of healthcare buildings and commissions and was gained through a range of major projects in UK, Europe, Middle East and Australia applying British, Australian and US hospital design standards, working for large architectural practices with a long track record in healthcare design. She has particular expertise in developing masterplans for large academic medical campuses that bring together healthcare, education and research, as well as designing paediatric hospitals and combined women’s and children's facilities. Passionate about innovation, Oana believes in the power of architecture to delight, calm, and contribute to the well-being of patients, their families, and hospital staff. Her goal is to design health campuses and buildings that seamlessly integrate with surrounding communities, creating sustainable environments that flourish, accommodate growth, and foster innovation and holistic well-being for all their users.

Parastoo is a PhD researcher in Architecture at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, with a focus on accessible design of healthcare environments for older adults with visual impairments. Her research interests spans around inclusive design, participatory approaches, and vulnerable populations. She is a qualified architect with more than seven years of professional experience in architectural practice in Iran and has been awarded in several competitions. Parastoo's work reflects her dedication towards achieving equitable and sustainable communities through person-centered and inclusive design of the built environment.

Paul has a depth of experience and background across projects spanning diverse sectors including significant residential, hotel, sports, civic, educational, retail, commercial, justice and health. This breadth of knowledge allows Paul to embed a richness and design knowledge on every project and makes him uniquely adept to lead large teams in throughout all stages of the design and delivery process. Paul has led the COX Melbourne studio through numerous significant, award-winning projects including Melbourne Square, the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct and the New Footscray Hospital.

Paula Block Philipsen, Architect Partner, White Architects Malmö Paula is a health care specialist with 30 years solid experience of hospital projects in Scandinavia and abroad. Work range from early stages, design dialogues in varied groups to technical coordination in several large projects, involving somatic and psychiatric facilities. Starting 2016, she is one of the lead architects of the new hospital project in Malmö.

Peter has 40+ years’ experience working with client teams throughout Europe, Middle East, Far East and the UK in the design and delivery of advanced hospital communications systems for acute hospitals.

Phil joined Ryder in 2013 and leads a number of key healthcare projects including Friarage Surgical Centre and Sunderland Eye Hospital. He has also held key roles for several nationally significant schemes including Dumfries and Galloway Hospital, Emergency Care Centre and The Children’s Heart Unit. Phil is passionate about collaborative working and stakeholder engagement, leading a broad programme of engagement across projects including Future Homes and the Academic Health and Science Network Digital Skills Hub. Phil is a senior member of Ryder’s healthcare sector board and leads the groups development of cross-practice efficiencies and standardisation for healthcare projects. He studied at Sheffield and Newcastle Universities.

Pollie is a qualified doctor and a Principal Consultant in the Healthcare Planning Team at Mott MacDonald. With more than 20 years of healthcare consultancy experience, Pollie fuses this knowledge and her clinical background to deliver solutions and improve pathways for both patients and staff. Areas of expertise include decant planning, stakeholder engagement, evidence based clinical pathway redesign, demand and capacity modelling, clinical briefing, estates strategies, masterplanning and the development of schedules of accommodation. She enjoys data analysis and will use her clinical expertise to interpret healthcare data intelligently.

Pradipti is an experienced professional with more than seven years of expertise in the healthcare and life sciences industry. She has successfully worked on diverse projects, including healthcare planning, market research, strategy development, model of care development and more. Pradipti has played a key role in supporting initiatives such as primary healthcare centre development, international market research, business case development, workforce strategy implementation, organisational structure design, feasibility analysis, financial modelling for wellness centres. Her extensive experience and knowledge have proven invaluable in driving growth and improving healthcare services across different contexts.

Rachael is the Studio Leader for the Architecture practice in London, United Kingdom, with over 20 years of professional experience, spanning Canada, US and United Kingdom, and across the multifaceted landscape of healthcare, architecture, infrastructure, project delivery, and strategy. Rachael is focused on providing tangible and practical solutions from an individual to a system level, focused on improving the landscape of the built environment. With each engagement, Rachael brings a unique approach and leadership style to provide problem solving and analysis and positively impact the planning and design of her client's infrastructure projects.

Rachelle has over 28 years experience of leading large healthcare redevelopments. Experienced in developing models of care, whole hospital policies, design principles & schedules of accommodation to ensure the best brief is developed. She shall rigorously challenge the clinicians to ensure the best patient pathways are delivered and staff efficiency is prioritised. Ensuring an integrated digital strategy is delivered from the outset. Working collaboratively with the clinicians she shall ensure that the patient & staff wellbeing are at the fore front of all design solutions. She has experience in reconfiguration programmes, large complex acute hospitals, mental health facilities, medical education campuses, and wellbeing-focussed primary and community facilities. Rachelle is an enthusiastic advocate of digitally enabled and sustainable healthcare design who supports clinicians and design teams in translating clinical and operational strategies into smart healthcare ecosystems.

Rafael Marks is a principal at Perkins&Will’s London Studio. He has over 30 years experience working both in the UK and abroad on a diverse portfolio of award-winning healthcare and education projects. From small nurseries to large mixed-use health, research and education buildings on complex sites, he has a wealth of experience in navigating complex briefs and sites to create long-lasting, sustainable solutions. Recent projects include Oriel, an integrated healthcare, research and education facility for Moorfields Eye Hospital and University College London (winner of WAF 2022 Future Healthcare project), Kingdom Health Campus, a combined hospital and medical university in Amman, the Royal Free Hospital campus masterplan, and the on-going James Paget University Hospital.

Rahel works as a Project Lead for Design Research Projects at the Swiss Center for Design and Health (SCDH), in this role she coordinates and contributes to various projects on the intersection of design and health. Rahel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design from the Academy of Art and Design, Basel and a Master’s Degree in Social Design from the Bern Academy of the Arts (HKB). After several years of working for various studios and clients in the Netherlands and Switzerland in the fields of product, communication and social design, Rahel was employed at the Hochschule der Künste Bern in various functions, including assisting and teaching in the MA Design and managing the Academy's internal continuing education programme. In 2019, Rahel became a member of the Health Care Communication Design research group, which brings together researchers from the fields of design, architecture, nursing, medical informatics and economics, in 2022 Rahel joined the SCDH. Rahel's expertise integrates design, applied research and aspects of education and didactics and is supported by a strong interest in interdisciplinary processes, tackling complex challenges and methods such as co-design, participatory design, user-centred processes, prototyping and simulation.

Dr. Rahul Chodhari is a Consultant Paediatrician at The Royal Free London Foundation Trust, boasting over two decades of frontline acute hospital expertise. He has seamlessly integrated multisite clinical services and successfully navigated his teams through Trust mergers. With expertise in change management related to service transfers and the implementation of electronic patient records, Dr. Chodhari excels in supporting clinical teams through transformative periods. As the Medical Productivity Lead, collaborating with finance and operations colleagues, he serves as an expert on clinical demand/capacity modelling, team-based service/job planning, and annualised/flexible rostering. As a pivotal member of the clinical workforce team at NHSE, Dr. Chodhari has cultivated relationships with NHS employers, NHS Providers, Royal Colleges, AoMRC, and BMA. Notably, in his role as the Associate Medical Director of Innovation, he plays a key role in advancing the ambitions of the New Hospital Program with transformative ideas.

Richard McAuley is a highly experienced professional with a diverse background in technology and audio-visual systems. Beginning his career in Instrumentation and Control Systems, Richard advanced to developing SCADA control and predictive failure analysis solutions. He later transitioned into video production, live events, and Audio Visual systems, where he has excelled for over 25 years. Richard specialises in designing, specifying, and delivering innovative AV, broadcast, and control solutions for military, education, and healthcare environments globally. His healthcare portfolio includes cutting-edge projects such as surgical skills labs, integrated operating theatres, MDT facilities, endoscopy suites, and mortuaries across the UK. Notable collaborations include WMSTC, Newcastle Freeman Hospital, Keele University, and Leeds St James’s Hospital. At Brandon Medical, Richard authors master specifications that seamlessly integrate advanced technologies with the needs of healthcare professionals, estate owners, and end users, ensuring optimal outcomes for modern healthcare design.

As a Director with Parkin, Robin is an experienced health care architect who has worked on a wide range of projects across Canada for more than 30 years. He is passionate about healthcare and uses his leadership skills to guide complex projects to successful outcomes. Robin is an enthusiastic advocate for evidence-based design and is an EDAC and LEED accredited professional, leading recent healthcare projects in Ontario, Atlantic Canada, and British Columbia. Recently nominated as a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, Robin’s expertise is recognized on a national level where he serves as the vice-chair of the Canadian Standards Association Technical Committee for Health Care Facilities. He’s also an active member of several CSA healthcare design subcommittees, including Z-8000 for Canadian healthcare facility design and other standards including wayfinding, area measurement, and design studies and post-occupancy evaluation.

Dr. Roxana Jafari serves as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Architecture and Ronald L. Skaggs, FAIA Endowed Professor in Health Facilities Design at the College of Architecture, Texas A&M University. Prior to joining Texas A&M School of Architecture, she served as an Assistant Professor of Architecture at the Lawrence Technological University in Michigan, U.S. She has earned her Ph.D. in Planning, Design, and the Built Environment (area of focus: Built Environment and Health) from Clemson University and worked as a Research Assistant at the Center for Health Facilities Design and Testing (CHFDT), Clemson University. Her research incorporates human-centered design, evidence-based design, and socio-technical systems approaches to improve occupants’ safety and well-being in high-stress, complex healthcare environments, such as operating rooms and intensive care units. To date, she has collaborated with multiple interdisciplinary teams of researchers and clinicians across the U.S. on over $4 million of R01 and R03-funded projects by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), ranging from improving safety in operating room environments to the integration of telemedicine systems in ambulance environments. In addition, she has collaborated with industry sponsors (e.g., View Inc. and Haworth) and deployed innovative combined approaches utilizing virtual reality (VR) technology (digital twins) alongside physical mockups to evaluate the impact of environmental factors (e.g., lighting or room configurations) on users’ preferences and comfort. Dr. Jafari’s interdisciplinary research projects have received national and international media coverage through the SALUS Global Knowledge Exchange and Clemson News in South Carolina, U.S.

Roxana is a Principal at Resource Planning Group (RPG), a leading Canadian programming and planning firm that helps healthcare organizations focus on opportunities for innovation and leading edge, cost-effective pre-design solutions, all tied to the established model of care and service delivery model. Roxana has led numerous Master and Functional Programs ranging from small rural hospitals to complex multi-site organizations. Her work experiences have led her to appreciate the importance of an organization’s strategy in driving excellence at all levels of the organization and equipped her with the ability to take on an analytical, critical, and strategic lens to the projects she takes on. Credentials: MBA HBSc

Inspired by the profound impact that the built environment has on people, community, and society, Roxane Bejjany was drawn to pursue architecture and received her master’s degree from the University of Toronto. Roxane joined KPMB in 2019, bringing valuable experience in civic, academic, and residential project typologies in a range of scales that also include custom projects. Previously, she worked at Shim-Sutcliffe Architects and Izen Architecture. After joining KPMB, Roxane worked on a competition for a courthouse, where her discernment for details and material choices demonstrated her ability to create a tailored environment for this project, one that represents truth and honesty. She was also part of the team on the University of Toronto Mississauga Campus Robotics building winning competition. For the last 5 years, she has been Project Architect and Design Lead on the Project Horizon for the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, driving the 15+ year project vision through all phases including renovations of the existing buildings, early works projects and the development and visioning of the future towers including the Patient Care, Critical Care and Ambulatory Care. For SickKids, she is driven by the firm’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of healthcare design to elevate the experience of care. At KPMB, Roxane sits on the corporate social responsibility committee and spearheads many of the firm’s wellness initiatives and community service programs, including those that support such organizations as The Daily Bread Food Bank and SickKids Foundation. Committed to shaping the next generation of architects and designers, Roxane has served on our student hiring committee and participates in the firm’s mentorship program, both as a mentor and a mentee.

Ruth Charity has worked for over 25 years curating and commissioning contemporary art, for the past 15 years focusing on work for public spaces, particularly in the field of arts and health. Her background is in visual arts curation – working for the British Council’s Visual Arts Department (1989-92) touring exhibitions overseas, as a curator at The Photographers’ Gallery, London (1992-97), Curator of the Mead Gallery at Warwick Arts Centre (1997), and Assistant Director of Artpoint, the public art commissioning agency for the South of England (1997- 2005). Ruth has always been interested in commissioning new work by artists in response to particular contexts, in supporting artists in taking their work in new directions, and involving and engaging the public in the development of new work. In 2007 she founded artlink, the arts programme for Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Past projects include a 5 storey wall painting by Michael Craig-Martin for the Children’s Hospital atrium; a £250k integrated art programme for a new Cancer Centre at the Churchill Hospital; a extensive photographic project by Jan von Holleben to provide distraction on routes from children’s wards to theatres; and a Wellcome funded collaboration by artist Susan Morris and a chronobiologist to create a series of large tapestries reflecting sleep/wakefulness patterns. Additional freelance work has included the curation of a programme of work by photographer Gina Glover for the Oxford Fertility Centre; a series of commissions for new library and student facilities at Oxford Brookes University; and work on a Public Art Strategy for the Midland Metropolitan Hospital in Birmingham (for Willis Newson). Ruth has written on contemporary art in catalogues and journals. In 2005 she edited the publication ReViews: Artists and Public Space (Black Dog Publishing), an extensive review of Artpoint’s projects, focussing on the artist’s experience within public art practice.

Founder & Managing Director BellRinger Property Group Sam’s passion in precinct advisory combines extensive experience in property development with a commitment to creating places that resonate with communities. Sam’s background in diverse property projects, from retail, health, residential and beyond, informs a holistic and forward-thinking approach. Dedicated to redefining property development by integrating non-core assets that transform spaces into vibrant, people-centric places, Sam’s has contributed to the success of a significant number of precincts across Australia, enhancing the quality and prosperity of life for all. Sam excels in thinking about vibrant, community-centric environments. Sam’s dedication to fostering deeper connections within communities create spaces that promote health, wellbeing, and sustainability, both social and economic.

Samuel has a strong belief in improving public services and an ability to build strong, Trusted Advisor partnerships with leaders to help them improve services for citizens and taxpayers. Samuel’s consulting expertise is in health and care system and provider strategy; capital programme design and mobilisation, financial strategy, clinical reconfiguration; digital strategy and service transformation. Key successes include: > Supporting NHS organisations in attracting over £1bn capital investment over the past 3 years. > Transformation of 4-hour performance through improvements in ED process, patient flow and integrated discharge between NHS providers and local authority.

Qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 1991. Since this time she has worked in a variety of acute and community settings both as a therapist and manual handling advisor. Sara has worked in a manual handling advisory role since 1995, employed initially as a specialist occupational therapist for home care during the mid-1990s she was then employed as a manual handling advisor within a local authority until starting her own business as a freelance manual handling advisor and educator in 1997. In 2005 she was a co-author of the 5th Edition to the Guide to the Handling of People (2005) and author of the College of Occupational Therapy Manual Handling Guidelines in 2006. She was involved with the review of the 6th Edition to the Guide to the Handling of People and wrote the College of Occupational Therapy introduction for the 6th Edition. Sara has presented at many international and national safe patient handling conferences over the years.Sara has been employed at Arjo since 2004 and now is the global mobility outcomes director, leading in the strategic development of outcome programmes and assessment tools for the business and clinicians.

Shalyce is a Health Facility Designer with experience across both large hospital projects and small regional facilities and refurbishments. After studying Interior and Spatial Design and Occupational Therapy, Shalyce found her passion where her design and health knowledge intersect and has been facilitating design user groups since 2016. The focus of her current role is coordinating the development of the Standard Components of the Australasian Health Facility Guidelines, facilitating the reviews through the extensive consultation with clinicians, consumer representatives and technical experts to align with current best practice models of care as well as sustainable and affordable design solutions. Shalyce also provides secretariat support for the AHIA BIM Sub Group, supporting Australian and New Zealand public health authorities to optimise their use of digital build and data technology and processes in their capital projects.

Based in the Newcastle Studio and one of the Practice's Healthcare Leads, Sharon has over 10 years experience of working on projects in the Healthcare sector. Sharon’s expertise covers Primary Care and Acute Care; working for a cross section of NHS Trusts and private clients. Equipped with a broad range of skills, Sharon has a passion for stakeholder engagement and also holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management. Recent schemes include refurbishment of Pathology labs, ITU and Endoscopy Departments and also a new build Health and Care Academy encompassing a Primary Care centre, nursing School, training and conference facility.

Architecture and Town Planning Degree, Prydniprovska State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Ukraine

Smeya Shirley Deborah is a Healthcare Fellow and Designer at Perkins&Will. She holds a Master of Science in Architecture with a focus on Health and Design from Georgia Tech and a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from India, where she is also a licensed architect. Shirley specializes in designing healthcare spaces, particularly at the intersection of design and behavioral health. Her research examines how architecture influences behavioral psychology and user experience in built environments. Previously, she was a Graduate Research Assistant at Georgia Tech’s SimTigrate Design Lab, collaborating with Emory Brain Health’s Cognitive Empowerment Program. In this role, she researched the effects of light on alertness and circadian rhythms in individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment. Currently at Perkins&Will, Shirley investigates how architectural elements can serve as wayfinding anchors in healthcare settings, aiming to enhance patient navigation and reduce wayfinding anxiety through thoughtful design.

Masters of Architecture, University of Toronto Daniel’s Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design PhD Candidate, York University, Canada

With over 21 years of professional experience, Spencer ten Brink is the global lead for Business Development in Corporate Real Estate Management at Autodesk. He holds a diploma in Business and Economics from the Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg.

Stacey Walton is a Project Manager at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust with experience in delivering constriction related projects across the health and public sector. Stacey has been recognised as one of nearly 400 inspirational Leeds women for her outstanding contribution to important development projects in Leeds. As part of the Hospitals of the Future Project, Stacey is delivering various workstreams, with a focus on construction and contract management. This includes enabling works to prepare for the main construction activities including the decant of office staff and clinical services. Stacey has recently lead on the successful completion of the Acute Hospital Lab at the LGI.

Stence Guldager graduated from Aarhus School of Architecture in 2000 and has completed supplementary education in leadership, strategy, and stakeholder engagement. She serves as Market Director, overseeing Arkitema’s projects within healthcare and public building sectors. With over 15 years of experience in hospital construction, she has led large-scale projects such as the new super hospital Regionshospitalet Gødstrup, the new emergency hospital SNR in Hjelset, Norway, and a new inpatient building in Esbjerg. Currently, Stence is involved in projects like the expansion of AUH Psychiatry in Skejby and the New Bispebjerg Hospital. Through her work in hospital and healthcare construction, Stence has developed specialist knowledge in her field and extensive experience with complex building projects involving numerous stakeholders. She has a deep understanding of processes and frameworks surrounding healthcare architecture and is well-versed in concepts like healing architecture, evidence-based design, and wayfinding. Additionally, she has gained significant expertise in user involvement, having conducted numerous processes that engage a wide range of stakeholders, including clinicians, technical staff, operations teams, patients, and visitors.

Stephen Parker is a dedicated Mental + Behavioral Health Planner at Stantec with significant healthcare projects across the US, Canada, China, Kenya, Australia and India. A Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Rising Star, Parker is a proponent of “architect as advocate” for colleague, client, and community alike, he believes strongly in leadership through service. Stephen has served a diverse client base, including the Cleveland Clinic, Kaiser Permanente, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, helping develop the VA’s new Inpatient Mental Health Design Guide. An accomplished design researcher and pro-bono community designer, Stephen is a Behavioral Health Business Future Leader, AIA AAH Best Healthcare Designer Under 40, ENR Top 20 Under 40 Young Professional, HCD Rising Star, HFSE George Pressler Under 40 Award recipient, and ULI Health Leader. Stephen championed the AIA Strategic Council’s Mental Health + Architecture during the pandemic and is a US representative to the International Union of Architects’ Public Health Group. He currently serves as Associate Director for the Design in Mental Health Network headquartered in England, Founding Member of the Center of Health Design’s Behavioral & Mental Health Environment Network, among other service leadership roles at organizations advocating for mental health environments around the globe.

Stephen is a recognised leader in health architecture and planning, bringing over 20 years of experience in delivering complex and future-focused health projects, many of which are award winning; including the recently completed Ipswich Hospital Mental Health Unit and the Specialist, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS) at Herston, Brisbane. A thoughtful and considered leader, Stephen champions a collaborative design approach via in-depth consultation with clients, contractors and end-users, and engagement with the design team. He encourages debate and challenges design decisions to create outcomes that exceed expectations. Other key highlights in Steve’s portfolio include masterplanning for Townsville University Hospital redevelopment and playing a key role in the design and delivery of the main clinical buildings at the Gold Coast University Hospital. Intuitively attuned to delivering innovative, human-centred and evidence-based design, Stephen is a forward-thinking leader in his field.

Steven joined Hoare Lea in 2003 as a Graduate Engineer and has developed to Director. Steven leads the Exeter Office and has been involved in S&R and Healthcare projects for 15+ years, Currently leading healthcare for the SW Business Unit and Product Lead for Hoare Lea nationally. He's primary focus is on Healthcare project delivery and developments within the South West but has also worked on national and international projects. Steven leads the have SBS framework and has comprehensive experience with the ProCure framework contracts and the associated management experience related to the contractual arrangements, charges and rate reviews including the planning, delivery and implementation to achieve specific objectives across the firm.

An energetic Consultant with over 25 years success in managing and motivating teams; a track record in diverse projects and technologies; a proven ability to assimilate - and ultimately exceed - client demands A DNA moralistic approach to Project management and delivery of Smart strategy Solutions.

Stuart Elgie is an architect and partner at DIALOG. Stuart’s experience as a client-side design advocate and design-build team leader enables him to identify opportunities and mitigate short- and long-term risks. Ultimately, what drives him is the pursuit of great design and the iterative actions leading up to its realization. Stuart believes design begins by listening to the client before identifying the possibilities and working within a team to find the best answer. For him, this is the fun part of being an architect. Stuart has been project architect responsible for design, design development and contract documentation on many large, complex projects throughout his career, primarily in the institutional and healthcare sectors. Stuart is the Partner-in-Charge for DIALOG’s design team for the $1.1B Toronto Western Hospital - New Surgical and Patient Tower site for University Health Network, scheduled to open in 2028. Stuart also serves as a member of the DIALOG Governing Council, an elected body within the Partnership, responsible for the stewardship in the long-term interests and wellbeing of the organization.

Architect- planner with over 20 years of experience in academics and 10 years in sustainable planning and environmental design consultancy. Currently the Head of Department of M. Arch (Environmental Architecture) at BNCA, Pune, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from MMCA, Pune, Master’s degree in Planning from School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi and was awarded Ph. D in 2018 from the SPPU. With a focus on environment and environmental behaviour, she is actively involved in various research-oriented activities and academics. With a keen interest in resilience planning, she has researched, taught and written on environmental behaviour, climate resilience and planning and energy efficiency. She has collaborated on various studio-based projects focused on environmental planning and design. Her doctoral research straddles the field of environmental psychology, spatial behaviour, space syntax and comfort studies with a focus on healthcare environments. She is a LEED GA and IGBC AP and is actively involved in projects aiming to achieve green certification. She is also understanding behaviour at urban level and its applicability in planning for resilience. She is a Member of BOS (Architecture) at SPPU. She is also on the Doctoral Research committees at various institutions in India.

Sumandeep is Vice President, Senior Medical Planner and Studio practice leader for Health at HKS, a global architecture firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from GGSIP University, New Delhi, India and is licensed by the Council of Architecture, India. He holds accreditation as an EDAC professional from the Centre for Health Design, California. He has designed large healthcare and life sciences projects globally. His expertise extends to winning international hospital design competitions such as the Shenzhen Children’s Hospital in China which was widely covered globally for its unique approach to Pediatric facility design merging with Research facilities in a large 600 bed hospital complex. He has been recently certified in 'AI for Healthcare' from the National University of Singapore, he works at an intersection of Planning, BIM, AI, Automation and Technology in healthcare design. Currently Based in HKS's Singapore Studio, he holds over 18 years of experience in planning large scale healthcare and life sciences projects across India, USA, Singapore, China and more.

Sunand Prasad is a principal at Perkins&Will. While designing across several sectors, he has been consistently engaged in healthcare and sustainability for four decades. At the core of his architectural practice, alongside interdisciplinary collaboration, Sunand holds a passionate belief that expertise and aesthetic judgement are most effective in creating truly successful environments when they are catalysed by the everyday experience of people. Sunand has been active in the wider built environment industry, particularly championing low-carbon, regenerative design, and until recently, as chair of the UK Green Building Council. He was president of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) from 2007 to 2009, campaigning for action on climate change. He was founding member of the UK Government’s Commission for Architecture & the Built Environment; a London Mayor’s design advocate; a trustee of the Centre for Cities; and chair of the Trustees of Article 25, the humanitarian architecture charity. He currently chairs the Editorial Board of the Journal of Architecture and the External Advisory Board of TRUUD, a major research project on the fundamental links between health and urban development. He has written widely on architecture, sustainability and healthcare design, such as the book 'Changing Hospital Architecture'.

Tara is the Managing Director, Principal and Health Lead instrumental in the expansion of BLP. She brings 25 years of experience and a dedication to designing a healthy world in a cross-section of spaces, including hospitals, health hubs, education precincts, high-tech research labs, and residential communities. Combining her interests in psychology, art, and architecture, Tara is fascinated by how buildings and spaces make people feel. Her passion for sustainable architecture is inspired by her time living in Australia, the Netherlands, Frankfurt, and the Middle East. These life experiences have driven her to create designed environments and places that work and complement their urban setting while using and integrating nature and the natural landscape where possible. Underpinning projects with evidence-based design, Tara's work exemplifies innovation, strategic thinking, and best practice. She is a regular contributor to health design conferences and seminars, presenting alongside some of the world's most respected thought leaders in the sector both at home and abroad. Grounded in research and insight, Tara's human-centred design approach and active stakeholder engagement allow the voices of those who will occupy the spaces to be heard. Design outcomes are considered and impactful and exceed both her clients' and the end 'users' expectations.

Tessa Ringer (she/her) is an emergency physician and Medical Director of the Myrna Daniels Seniors Emergency Medicine Centre (SEMC) at University Health Network in Toronto, Canada. From its inception, she has led the world’s first comprehensive program in geriatric emergency medicine, shaping its design, strategic vision, and clinical program. Supported by a $52 million gift from the John & Myrna Daniels Foundation, the SEMC embraces world-leading research, education, and clinical care, as well as the construction of Canada’s first purpose-built geriatric emergency department based at Toronto Western Hospital. She strives to centre patient care in every design decision and is proud to helm one of only a few clinician-led health infrastructure projects. She is prouder still to be one of Canada’s only out transgender healthcare leaders, and is a fierce advocate for the inclusion and visibility of gender diverse people at every level of health care. Previously, she was an attorney and a management consultant with a focus on health and government. She holds a Juris Doctor from Yale Law School and a Master of Philosophy from the University of Oxford, where she was a Rhodes Scholar and member of Balliol College. Credentials: MD JD MPHIL CCFP(EM)

Tiffany Long has a specialization in healthcare design and experience in planning and design of a variety of healthcare facilities. Ms. Long’s focus on sustainability and implementation of Evidence-Based Design practices during project design helps to improve facilities’ energy performance, staff productivity, and patient satisfaction. Her belief that the quality of a patient’s surroundings has a direct impact on a person’s well being helps create patient-centered environments and promote new ways to solve the everyday challenges of our built environment. As a registered architect and interior designer, Ms. Long pulls from both disciplines to promote a collaborative atmosphere with creative design solutions for flexibility of evolving cultures and technology. Ms. Long is a former chair of the local AIA Healthcare Knowledge Community and founding member of the San Antonio chapter of Women in Healthcare. Ms. Long was a strong advocate for this project since inception as a local resident and mother of 4 using her personal experiences and knowledge of San Antonio's rich Mexican influence to inform the overall design.

Tim A Shaw is a practicing artist and his work has been exhibited in the UK, Europe and USA. He is a co-founder of arts and mental health charity Hospital Rooms; co-founder of Making Time Arts, a social enterprise that delivers arts training to dementia caregivers; and programmes and co- curates the Dentons Art Prize, an arts award for exceptional emerging talent, now in it’s 11th round. He has led practical arts training sessions for professional artists in a number of countries, and has managed complex art installations for clients including Qatar Museum Authority, London Design Festival and Ayyam Gallery. He has been a curator on a number of projects including the public sculptures commissions for Horizon 120 in Braintree. He authored a book, Draw & Be Happy, published by Chronicle Books, Quarto, Ilex and Octopus, which was translated into multiple languages. He is a Senior Research Fellow at Norwich University of the Arts.

With over 25 years of experience, Tim is our Healthcare sector lead for Ontario, overseeing the local design studio. He focuses on every aspect of healthcare projects—with demonstrated experience in master planning and a particular interest in planning, program interpretation, conceptual design, and user interface process. His goals? Advancing the level of quality in healthcare design for the optimal staff and patient experience. As an industry leader, Tim is a member of several advisory groups, including the Canadian Standards Association Subcommittee on the Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities, which is responsible for developing and maintaining the Canadian Health Care Facilities standard (CSA Z8000). As part of this work, Tim chaired a taskforce to review the standard and propose modifications to ensure the unique requirements for children’s health were accounted for. Tim has played a key role on transformational projects for a number of clients across Ontario and North America, including SickKids, University Health Network, Collingwood General and Marine Hospital, and Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare. He has also gained considerable experience in multiple project delivery types including design-bid-build and alternative finance and procurement (AFP).

Todd Accardi is a senior medical planner at Perkins&Will. His 25 years in this industry has taught him that it is through our own personal experiences that we learn how the design of a space can be a powerful force in the journey of one’s health, healing, and well-being. What Todd embraces most about his planner role in the healthcare architecture space is being the bridge between designers and industry subject matter experts. Solving these complex problems means being a master at facilitating conversations with a wide variety of leaders, their constituents, and ultimately, the end users. Todd believes that these authentic connections translate into stronger and more profound design solutions for both his local and international clients. Whether it is at work or home, Todd believes life is an endless journey to gain knowledge and achieve balance. That philosophy is embedded in his designs and relationships with clients.

Working at the intersection of architecture and neuroscience, Tye Farrow is a world-recognized pioneer tackling how what we create either gives or cause health. With award-winning projects around the globe that enact salutogenic design - design that actively incites health - he is the first Canadian architect to have earned a Master of Neuroscience Applied to Architecture (University of Venice Iuav), and has a Master of Architecture in Urban Design (Harvard University), and a Bachelor of Architecture degree (University of Toronto). Tye is a sought-after speaker who has presented to respected organizations and universities in over forty-five cities on six continents, including the Salk Institute, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Stanford University Medical School, The Mayo Clinic, and The Cleveland Clinic, and has been called a global leader making “a significant contribution to health and humanity through the medium of architecture.” His bestselling book, Constructing Health: How the Built Environment Enhances Your Mind’s Health, explores how our mind, and its various sensory systems, interacts with our built environment to create the conditions of which we can thrive and prosper, bridges the gap in knowledge between the therapeutic medical world, the design community, and public, to reveal how the intentional shaping of our environment can support our physical and neurological well-being. Acclaimed by both professional and public critics, the book has been described as “a landmark work that will undoubtedly influence the future of architectural design.”

Valentina is a Senior Healthcare Architect with 20 year’s experience in the UK, Italy and Chile. She is a versatile architect with strong management skills, and enjoys teamwork and collaboration with colleagues and clients. Having worked on all stages of design and delivery, she is able to listen, challenge and translate the clients needs into design solutions that embed the clients requirements and aspirations at the core of the design. With extensive experience working at RIBA Stage 0 – 2 she has the ability to listen and produce concept and design options, bringing the client along the journey and is able to assist them in understanding and evaluating the pros and cons through all steps of the design development. She is currently leading the architectural healthcare team on the Future Paget Programme.

Zoë’s architectural practice, research and teaching move between architecture, art, poetry and performance, with a focus on enacting resilient relationships between archives, communities and ecologies. She brings to CAT rich experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams in delivering narrative design projects for cultural institutions and landscapes.

Aakash Johry is a design educator, researcher and practitioner, focusing on design of engaging, fun and playful products, experiences and systems. His research looks into the affective and experiential layers of user experience in the context of play, learning and health. He has been involved in multiple international design research projects in Europe and India, on the themes of learning, design education, play and inclusion. Prior to joining the Department of Design at IIT Delhi, Aakash was a postdoctoral scholar at the Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands. He has worked as an associate faculty and co-coordinator of the Toy and Game Design department at National Institute of Design (NID). Aakash has also been involved as a guest faculty at the Play Design programme at Design School Kolding, Denmark.

Dr. Avi Tsur, M.D is the Founder and Director of the Sheba Women’s Health Innovation Center, a collaborative effort or ARC, the Sheba Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the Gertner Institute for Health Policy and Epidemiology. Avi serves as Head of the Sheba Beyond Women’s Health Telemedicine Services providing cutting edge remote healthcare services across Israel and Beyond. Clinically trained in the Hadassah Medical School, Sheba Medical Center and Stanford University Medical Center, and clinically serves as attending physician at the Sheba Antepartum (high-risk pregnancy) Department, High-risk Pregnancy Clinics and the Obstetrics and Gynecology Ultrasound Unit. Leading a National Ministry of Health Committee, promoting telemedicine in women’s healthcare. Dr. Tsur holds patents for several predictive machine learning models in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is the founder of BirthAI.org and was the lead medical inventor of the Lioness, a mechanical device for prevention of preterm birth currently commercialized by Pregnantech.

Alberto (1985) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Design, Production and Management at the University of Twente. He leads the group of Humanitarian Engineering positioned in the chair of Asset Management and Maintenance Engineering. "We aspire to shape a world where every individual has access to necessities, essential services and developmental opportunities regardless of their socio-economic background or geographic location through the implementation of Humanitarian Engineering principles and fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity and long-term sustainability." Alberto holds an MSc in Geo-resources and Geo-technologies Engineering (2009) and a PhD in Safety and Health (2013) on the Prevention through Design approach in mining activities both achieved at the Polytechnic of Turin. Alberto focused his research for years on Maintenance Technology before moving forward with the new challenge in Humanitarian Engineering Design (appropriate and sustainable technological interventions for short- and long-term scenarios). Alberto started together with Dr. Peter Chemweno the Humanitarian Engieering action that led to course, minor and MSc Programme in Humanitarian Engineering. He is also chairman of the NGO "Edubox", a self-contained container for underserved communities' education and training. In January 2024 he was selected as a member of the IRDR Young Scientist Programme of UN DRR. Alberto has published more than 70 publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, and he has co-chaired and organised several conferences and guest-edited several special issues in scientific journals

Alec Musson is an experienced Senior Project Manager in the Building the Leeds Way team, delivering the Leeds Hospitals of the Future Project which will transform the healthcare infrastructure in Leeds. With a strong background in project management and a previous clinical career, Alec plays a pivotal role in overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of key projects and workstreams aimed at modernising the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust healthcare estate on the LGI site. Known for his great communication and collaborative approach, Alec ensures that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. His expertise lies in managing complex stakeholder relationships, ensuring projects meet their requirements and improve both patient and staff experience and ultimately health outcomes. Passionate about creating spaces that positively impact healthcare delivery, Alec is committed to contributing to Leeds’ vision of world-class facilities that serve the community for generations to come.

Alexis has more than 20 years’ experience as a healthcare planner, working across a range of clients - from private companies and construction contractors to public sector healthcare organisations including the NHS. She has been involved in Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) schemes, Private Finance Initiatives (PFIs), primary care and acute healthcare schemes both in the UK and in the Middle East. In November 2021, Alexis joined the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, after 18 years of service with specialist healthcare planning consultancy, MJ Medical where she was a consultant, and senior health and equipment planner. She has played in instrumental role in the design for the New Hospital Programme’s new Women and Children’s Hospital for Cornwall.

Alice graduated with an MSc in Architectural Engineering (2024) from the University of Liège (Belgium). Her master thesis explored the integrated conservation of industrial heritage sites, examining the meaning of place, community memory, and the intergenerational transmission of cultural heritage. Now working as a teaching assistant and researcher, she aspires to pursue a Ph.D. focusing on how the architecture of care environments can impact the mental and physical well-being of (cancer) patients and their (in)formal caregivers.

Professor Alison McKay is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Leeds. Her research focuses on the mechanics of materials, particularly the performance of composite materials and structures under complex loading conditions. Her work combines experimental techniques with computational modelling to better understand and predict the behaviour of materials in real-world applications.

J. Alstan Jakubiec is an assistant professor at the University of Toronto where he focuses his efforts on the design of the built environment with emphasis on wellbeing, comfort, environmental performance, and low- energy design strategies. He holds Bachelor’s (Georgia Institute of Technology) and Master’s (University of Pennsylvania) degrees in architecture and a PhD in Building Technology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Alstan specializes in building performance simulation (daylight, energy) and post-occupancy evaluations and environmental measurements. He believes that through data-driven processes, designers can create comfortable built environments that will support social interaction, require less energy, and last longer before being razed. Alstan co-creates the popular ClimateStudio and ALFA tools for calculating the daylighting and energy performance of buildings and actively develops new software tools as part of his research. He also co-founded Mapdwell, a technology company dedicated to providing information to homeowners about the renewable energy potential of their rooftops. At U of T, Alstan publishes extensively on data-supported design through building performance simulation, environmental measurements, and subjective occupant experience. He teaches courses in building performance simulation, daylighting, multi-disciplinary sustainability issues, building lifecycle analysis, and urban sustainability. Alstan is the head of the Design for Climate and Comfort Lab, where he works with his students to improve the comfort, wellbeing, and energy efficiency of buildings and urban areas through data- driven processes. Alstan also runs the Spectral Materials Database, a web-database to enhance realism and accuracy in lighting simulations. He is a member of the Wellbeing in the Built Environment research group at U of T where he collaborates on integrating social practice and environmental quality on improving the built environment for human participants. Alstan also serves as a voting member on the Illuminating Engineering Society’s Daylight Metrics Committee and is currently a guest editor for Lighting Research & Technology.

I am an architect and design ethnographer interested in how the design of the built environment affects human health and well-being, especially for older adults. My research areas include design ethnography, evidence-based design of healthcare environments, geriatric design (particularly for older adults with Alzheimer's or dementia), flexible inpatient unit design, work environments for healthcare staff (clinical or non-clinical), and inclusive/universal design.

Amelia Swaby is a Part II architectural assistant at P+HS Architects. She is currently undertaking her master’s qualifications as part of the Degree Apprenticeship at Northumbria University, meaning that she works 80% of the time in the office and 20% at university, aiming to qualify as an architect in 2026. With over four years of experience at P+HS Architects, Amelia has worked on a number of both residential and healthcare projects and, as a result, has developed a keen interest in designing inclusive sustainable environments with a particular interest in dementia-friendly and age-friendly spaces.

Amy brings to her work deep empathy for people and the environment while creating beauty. With industrial design and interior architecture training she is dedicated to partnering with clients and leading teams in the creation of compassionate, healing space that inextricably blend research and design theory with health, functionality, aesthetics, and performance for the interior of complex architectural projects. Amy’s influence reaches beyond projects and clients. A Principal in the Atlanta office of Perkins&Will, Amy serves as an Interior Design Principal for all the studio's healthcare projects. Amy’s 35+ years of experience include research, visioning, programming, space planning, development of facility standards, interior design, construction documentation, furniture and equipment inventory and color and design theory. With an intent focus on healthcare design, she has dedicated her career to developing innovative healing spaces for a variety of diverse clients.

I hold academic qualifications in Architecture. Since 2022, I have worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the HOME Research Centre at Deakin University, Australia. In this role, I collaborate with diverse research teams to deliver, disseminate, and translate research into impactful policy and practice. I am an EDAC-certified researcher, and my passion lies in exploring how architectural design can enhance human health and wellbeing, care, and cure. I am also interested in the relationship between architectural design and its socio-political contexts, ranging from historical analyses of design innovation systems to the ethnography of end-user experiences. My expertise across various aspects of health-promoting built environments positions me to contribute meaningfully toward not only a sustainable system but also a restorative and regenerative system. Through engaged participatory action research and systems-based design approaches, I have integrated diverse insights to address complex housing and healthcare design challenges. This work has generated knowledge that supports healthier lifestyles, enhances occupants' quality of life, and contributes to environmental and social value.

Andrew Wodehouse is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management at the University of Strathclyde. His research encompasses physical-digital interaction and creativity in the design process, and he has previously led a range of EU and UKRI funded projects. To this end, he has investigated the use of human-centred design techniques and computational design to realise holistic product geometries, interfaces and experiences. He has collaborated with other disciplines such as drama, bioengineering, history and business to deliver new methods and approaches to support creativity in the design process. He is a member of the Advisory Board of the International Journal of Design Creativity and Innovation, Co-chair of the Design Society’s Special Interest Group in Design Creativity, and is a Chartered Technological Product Designer.

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Ann Petermans is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Architecture and Arts, Hasselt University, Belgium. She co-chairs the Design Research Society's Special Interest Group on Design for Wellbeing, Happiness and Health. Her research interests include designing for experience in designed environments and for diverse user groups, and research related to design for subjective wellbeing and how architecture and interior architecture can contribute in this respect. Ann is editorial board member of The Design Journal and publishes in various high-quality journals and books. She is also co-editor of the books Design for Wellbeing: an applied approach (2020) and Retail Design: theoretical perspectives (2017), both published by Routledge.

Anna is a highly accomplished Principal and Architect. Throughout her 15-year career at Studio STH, Anna has relished the challenge of working in the health care sector. Her knowledge of functional planning and specific health care requirements is derived from projects in Canada, Singapore, New Zealand and across Australia in both the public and private sector. Working predominately within health architecture, including acute hospitals, rehabilitation, mental health and residential aged care, Anna is inspired by a desire to create spaces to better support healing and enhance wellbeing amongst its occupants. She thoroughly enjoys the collaborative approach to design and is constantly striving to enhance her knowledge and improve design outcomes. Working across all stages from master planning through to design and delivery, Anna is a keen problem solver and is well versed navigating complex project briefs, resolving project issues with key stakeholders and formulating innovative functional and design solutions.

Dr. Anna Nowacki is an Emergency Physician at the University Health Network in Toronto and an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. Her prior academic work focused on emergency medicine in the context of global health, postgraduate medical education, and gender equity in medicine. While completing a Master’s in Design for Health at OCAD University, her academic interests shifted towards design for health, and she has worked on projects pertaining to service and systems design, as well as spatial design. She has been involved in several QI and service design projects such as resuscitation tower design, LEAN and rapid improvement events, and has been collaborating on the design of a Senior’s EM Centre. She has also collaborated with external health care partners in health design projects pertaining to her Master’s courses including research on health policy design, systems and services design as well as safe consumption site design.

Annabel Frazer is a healthcare and design professional dedicated to advancing care delivery through strategic innovation. A passionate advocate for the health planning profession, she played a pivotal role in establishing the Australasian Association of Health Planners and fostering trusted advisory relationships across Australasia. Annabel is a skilled facilitator, known for promoting collaborative dialogue among service and infrastructure clients, stakeholders, and planning and design teams.

Annalise Johns is a built environment and health expert. She develops evidence-based designs to improve social determinants of health by combining epidemiological data and population health profiles with cutting edge urban innovations (IOT, biomimicry, circular economy, etc.) to facilitate resilient population health outcomes. Her experience spans public health, transportation, regeneration, urban design and housing innovation. She has produced national policies for the National Health Service, UK, as part of the Healthy New Towns programme, and has developed cutting edge pilots for housing and health for Innovate UK and local authorities across London.

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Vidanagamage A (MBBS, MD) is a consultant neurologist in district general hospital Hambantota. She is also an active committee member of the Association of Sri Lankan Neurologists. Her research interest areas are in stroke and epilepsy. Vidanagamage A has provided the subject matter expertise and reviewed the manuscript.

Anya’s global experience has provided her with a wide perspective on health systems and the impact of these systems on healthcare provision. Her previous experience includes health economics in Cape Town and, outside the healthcare sector, Anya has experience working in the pharmaceutical industry, specialising in clinical data management. At Lexica, Anya supports the Healthcare Strategy and Planning team – her ability to analyse complex data and generate meaningful insights supports evidence-based decision-making in master planning, estates strategies and business cases across a range of organisations and stakeholder groups.

Auke Brugmans is since 2016 a senior lecturer at the Institute of Built Environment, department Real Estate Management at Rotterdam University of applied sciences. Auke is researcher at the research group area development and transition management at the Centre of Expertise HR Tech. In the combination of lecturer and researcher, Auke is able to connect education and research directly and brings more than 20 years of experience in practice. Auke is energetic and creative and loves to bring people from different backgrounds and expertise together. Auke worked from 1997 to 2016 at various commercial companies in the field of real estate. In addition, she held various positions abroad (2001 to 2007). In 2016, she made the switch to higher education. Auke teaches in the field of urban development and scaling futures and supervises students in the Urban Lab Erasmus MC and in multidisciplinary projects.

Barbara is a doctoral researcher in the School of Design and Creative Arts at Loughborough University. Her research focuses on the use of design to improve the experiences of people with disabilities in healthcare. She holds an MSc in Information Technology and a BSc in Healthcare Management from the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre. Barbara’s academic trajectory includes roles as a researcher, data analyst, data storyteller, and content creator within academic institutions. As a hard-of-hearing researcher, Barbara’s greatest interest is to engage with policies and research that raise awareness and promote the active participation of people with disabilities in developing equitable and inclusive practices.

Bedia Tekbiyik Tekin is an experienced Doctor Instructor in Cyprus International University , Faculty of Art and Architecture with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry since 2010. She has a degree of MA in Interior Design in the University for the Creative Arts in the UK. She has finished PhD in 2024 February in Eastern Mediterranean University in Cyprus. She is one of the few people who have been specialized in Healthcare Architecture in Cyprus and acted as a voluntary consultant for the Ministry of Health in Cyprus and involved in the formation of Hospital Projects in Cyprus. She has attended to World Congresses and Conferences regarding hospital design. She has a strong education as a professional with a PHD candidate focused in Healthcare Architecture from Eastern Mediterranean University in Cyprus. She is a former member of Cyprus Chamber of Architects and INTBAU Cyprus Chapter.

Bhanuka is a medical doctor by training, bringing significant clinical experience to consultancy. He has a passion for improving Healthcare for its users and providers. This includes finding innovative solutions for healthcare’s most pressing challenges, using his lived clinical experience to ensure that initiatives are pragmatic and place the patience at the centre. In his work in commercial Life Sciences, he learnt the importance of working across disciplines with academia, hospital trusts/groups and commercial partners. His work at Archus has included development of clinical strategies, research & development strategies, estates strategies, clinical pathways and options appraisals. Bhanuka has demonstrated leadership to steer these projects and collaborative engagement with key stakeholders to ensure optimum outcomes. He leads on Life Sciences workstreams at Archus, delivering a number of Research, Development and Innovation strategies.

Bonnie is a UK qualified architect with 20+ years experience in the healthcare sector and Construction Industry. She has worked for architects, developers, main contractors and now in engineering consultancy. The diversity and breadth of her experience in these different aspects of a project enhances her drive to collaborate with like-minded professionals to make the changes we need to keep our societies and health system resilient to combat the impact of climate change.

Working in medicines development and healthcare, Brendon developed his work in Cambridge University Medical School and co-founded the MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine in Edinburgh University. He has served on a range of Boards including as a Hospital Governor, charities and in industry. He has founded companies and Chaired Local Enterprise Partnership and EU Enterprise Groups.

Carolyn Garman is the Head of Communications and Engagement, Major Capital Projects, at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. One of her key areas of focus is to support the construction of the Women and Children's Hospital, which is part of the New Hospital Programme. This is a much-needed facility that will enable the Trust to provide outstanding care for the people of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly for years to come.

Caterina Frisone is the founder and scientific director of the Master in Architecture and Health, a course that she designed after five years of experience (2017-2022) in the healthcare sector in England. PhD in Architecture of Care at Oxford Brookes University, she tested the hypotheses of her research by visiting hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country and living for four months in three different Maggie's Centres (cancer care centres) where she carried out her fieldwork, personally testing the therapeutic role that high-quality architecture has on people. Exploring this theme and investigating the interdisciplinarity between architecture and neuroscience, her book "The Therapeutic Power of Maggie's Centre" (Routledge, 2024) aims to inspire architects, doctors, students and all those who research the relationship between architecture and health.

Catherine is Professor at University of Liège (ULiege - Belgium) where she teaches architectural studios as well as user-centered & participatory methods to students enrolled in the architectural engineering curriculum. She received her PhD in Engineering Sciences in 2011 (ULiege), a Master in Social Sciences in 2009 (CNAM, Paris), and a MS degree in Architecture and Building Engineering in 2007 (ULiege). Her research interests cover design processes (in architecture, design and engineering), and more specifically the impact design tools and methods have on specific cognitive processes (participation; integration of end-users’ needs; creativity; cooperation between team members).

Cathy Junda is a Principal and Digital Health Lead at Stantec, specializing in integrating healthcare technology, facility design, and strategic planning to create equitable and resilient health ecosystems. With expertise at the intersection of healthcare innovation and architecture, Cathy focuses on addressing systemic inequities through holistic approaches that blend design, technology, and community engagement. In addition to her professional achievements, Cathy is a certified Health and Wellness Coach, leveraging her expertise and personal experiences to support patients navigating challenging health journeys, including serving as a "chemo buddy" to those undergoing similar treatments. This perspective informs her work, grounding innovative strategies in empathy and lived experience. Cathy has led transformative projects globally, contributing to initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and improve access to care. Her work emphasizes creating adaptable solutions that meet the evolving needs of healthcare systems while promoting health equity and sustainability. She holds a postgraduate certificate in Health Informatics, a master’s degree in engineering, and certifications in Public Health (NBPHE) and project management (PMP). Cathy’s thought leadership in healthcare design and innovation continues to drive forward-thinking strategies that redefine care delivery and planning on a global scale.

Catsou Roberts is the Director of Vital Arts, which she joined in 2009. She brings decades of experience as an art professional to Barts Health. She advocates for raising the standard of Arts and Health, regularly writing and lecturing on the topic for both cultural and clinical audiences. Catsou is the Patient Experience judge for Building Better Healthcare Awards, focusing on art, interior design, and landscaping projects. She has juried other awards, prizes, residencies, and public realm design competitions for the Wellcome Trust; City of London; Outset; William Morris Gallery; Contemporary Art Society; Clyde & Co and others. She has served in various art advisory roles, including for Maggie’s; Culture Mile; Tate Exchange; Venice Biennial of Architecture 2021; Dementia Connect; Architectural Association and others. Previously, Roberts was Senior Curator at Arnolfini, Bristol where she brought an international programme and exhibited under recognised artists. Roberts has served as a visiting lecturer at Goldsmiths, Portsmouth School of Architecture, QMUL, Central St. Martins, Royal College of Art, Birkbeck, Slade, Westminster, Kingston, Royal Danish Academy, Konstfack, Stockholm, Art Academy Helsinki, Kunsthogskoken Bergen, Kunstakadmiet iTrondheim, IUAV Venice, and has presented papers at international conferences in Zaragoza, Copenhagen, Peccioli and elsewhere. She is a long standing elected member of AICA and IKT. Roberts has lived and worked in the USA, France, Germany, Japan, as well as the UK.

Cohen, known simply by her last name, is an award-winning designer celebrated for her expertise in large-scale, complex institutional projects. With a background in both interior design and architecture, Cohen brings a holistic approach to designing buildings from the inside out. Her work is defined by an exquisite interplay of light, thoughtful material selections, strategic use of colour, and carefully curated furnishings that elevate the spatial experience. Recognized for her methodical, hands-on, and collaborative approach, Cohen guides projects from concept to completion, translating her clients’ visions and aspirations into thoughtful, refined, and elegant designs. A passionate advocate for equitable and universal design, she fosters meaningful conversations around cultural, physical, and gender sensitivities to enrich user experiences. As a Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification (RHFAC) Professional, she is dedicated to creating inclusive environments that promote meaningful engagement and equitable experiences for all.

Chenyixue Ma is a first-year PhD candidate in the Graduate School of Humanities at the University of Groningen, Netherlands (RUG). Her research project, ‘Curate to Cure: Visual Arts in Hospitals’ explores visual art collections in hospitals and their impacts beyond health benefits. She holds a Master’s degree in Art, Media, and Literary Studies from the RUG, where she investigated engagement with visual art among older adults. She is interested in the relationship between art and well-being, as well as cross-cultural communication in the visual arts.

I graduated from Deakin University with a Master of Architecture in early 2011. Subsequently, I gained four years of experience with prominent architectural firms in Melbourne, contributing to various local and international projects. After completing Part III of the AACA Architectural Practice Examination, I pursued opportunities in London and Chile to expand my expertise across diverse projects, including cultural, educational, health, office, residential, and mixed-use developments. Upon returning home (and inspired by some compelling literature), I decided to explore some of the “how” and “why” we are intrinsically a part of – and influenced by – our surrounding environments. Drawing on new understandings of wellbeing and the interrelationship between mind, brain, and body, my PhD research investigates how knowledge derived from scientific findings can be utilised to inform the design of architectural and built spaces that are sensitive to the impacts and effects of trauma, and responsive to the needs of individuals in recovery.

Chris has undertaken Programme and Project Management roles and delivered numerous projects across all health sectors in the UK for nearly 15 years - 10 years of which as Director of the Midlands region. From a health operational perspective Chris’ experience includes interim Director of Estates roles through to department re-structuring and turnaround. Numerous multi million pound projects have been delivered from business case development through to operational commissioning – all of which has been delivered at both Project Manager and Project Director level. Chris’ current team specialises in the pre-construction strategic development of estates strategies and business cases across all health sectors, which specialist emphasis on the emergency department/ front door. Construction phase Programme, Project and Contract Management services are also delivered, with experience of delivery using P21, P21+ and P22 procurement vehicles. He also regularly delivers Estates Assurance Reviews and has delivered numerous on a national basis and across all health sectors, providing reports to Trust Board and Executive level and advising on the status of performance of the estate in its function of providing a safe and secure environment for staff, patients and members of the public.

Christine has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare, including many executive and leadership roles. Christine brings system-wide expertise and skills, including strategy/visioning, health services planning, functional programming, lean thinking, digi-physical visioning, and stakeholder engagement of all levels and input into healthcare planning. Christine is Co-Chair of the CSA Z8005 Digital Infrastructure & digital technologies in healthcare facilities. She also sits as an Associate Member of the CSA Health Care Facilities Technical Committee (Z257 TC). Alongside her technical expertise, Christine is a passionate advocate for developing the next generation of healthcare leaders. She is a Mentor in Residence and a sessional lecturer at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine & Innovation, a mentor for the Women’s Infrastructure Network and Founding President of the Canadian Women’s Circle of Healthcare (CWCH).

Dr. Parshuram graduated from Otago University of New Zealand in 1990, with prizes in medicine and pharmacology. Following a residency in Paediatrics at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, he moved to Canada where he completed specialist fellowship training in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine and clinical Pharmacology. He completed his doctorate in Clinical Epidemiology in 2005, on the subject of patient safety. Dr. Parshuram was appointed as a staff physician in the Department of Critical Care Medicine in The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in 2003, and is a senior scientist in Child Health Evaluation Sciences in the Research Institute. In addition to formal training in systems of healthcare delivery, Dr. Parshuram has expertise in cardiac arrest prevention, medication safety, and fatigue in healthcare professionals. He has received over CAD$9M in peer-reviewed research funding from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.

Cindy Walker, B Sc., BID, is a designer by background and the Manager of the Facility Programming team at Vancouver Coastal Health. She has developed a team within the health authority to support the planning documentation and programming requirements for a variety of services across the region. She is committed to fostering innovation, incorporating new insights, and advancing quality outcomes in all aspects of her work.

Clarine van Oel – Environmental Psychologist and Associate Professor Department of Management in the Built Environment, TU Delft Clarine’s research focuses on how visualizations of buildings, spaces, and places facilitate communication between professionals and lay users like residents and patients. Visual tools, such as VR, act as Boundary Objects (BOs) that bridge diverse stakeholder perspectives during participatory design and decision-making processes. She leads two NWO projects exploring VR’s potential to empower social housing tenants during sustainable renovations. In uVital, VR modules were developed to enhance tenant engagement in collaboration with Acantus and international partners. VR-Renovate complemented this by refining VR tools for immersive visualization and feedback. Both projects are now nearing completion. Clarine co-founded the Health@BK graduation lab, where students work with care providers to explore patient-centered healthcare design. She also collaborates with Erasmus MC to replicate Ulrich’s (1984) study on the benefits of greenery views for patients, leveraging the hospital’s roof gardens. With over 15 years of experience in public health and psychiatry, Clarine’s interdisciplinary expertise enriches her work at the intersection of environmental psychology and the built environment.

Cláudia Libânio is a professor at the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA) in Brazil, teaching and supervising students at both graduate and undergraduate levels. She is member of the Inclusion and Diversity Committee at UFCSPA, member of the Editorial Board of the UFCSPA Publishing House, Member of the Advisory Committee of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at FAPERGS, convenor of Global Health Special Interest Group at Design Research Society, and Fellow of Loughborough University. Her areas of interest are architecture, design, and social innovation, focusing her research on women, vulnerable communities, and populations in LMICs.

Cressida has spent the majority of her career in healthcare architecture and has been involved in the design of numerous large PFI hospitals, community projects and mental health facilities. These include the award-winning schemes of City of Coventry Healthcare Centre, the European Scanning Centre and the refurbishment of Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital. Cressida also enjoys working with clients on the establishment of design standards to enable the application of consistent specifications across diverse healthcare estates. Internally, she has focused on the practice’s development of technical standards and has lectured at the RIBA on quality assurance for the architectural profession.

As a lead architect of MEA architect's studio, with more than 30 years of experience across the world, His global experience has been marked by leadership in numerous significant projects across various sectors, including health, workplace design, high-tech, and scientific research facilities. The company's work is accompanied by his research experience, exhibitions, national and international conferences and workshops, membership in scientific and professional unions, publications and professional awards. Academy ICCROM, International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property Scholarship from the Italian government 1 year of studies; Rome, Italy C.N.R., the National Council of Research Colleague Researcher, Rome, Italy Roma II University Guest Researcher with an inter-university research group. Roma, Pisa, and Genova, Italy M. Arch Architecture and Town Planning Technion – Israel Institute of Technology B. Arch Architecture and Town Planning - Cum Laude Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

Daniel Nguyen is a physiotherapist currently employed by Patient Watch department in the Division Hospital Without Walls at Northern Health in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Daniel has more than twenty years of clinical experience working in public hospital settings, predominantly in community-based therapy and in the management of musculoskeletal injuries in the emergency department. In the last 5 years, Daniel has led several clinical improvement projects, including the introduction of a back pain assessment and management service to reduce neurosurgery clinic waiting times. In the last 5 years, Daniel has been the operational lead in the development and implementation of Patient Watch.

Danielle serves the healthcare sector as an experienced project manager and architect Principal in Arcadis' Los Angeles office.

Dr. Debajyoti Pati is a professor and Rockwell Endowment Chair in the department of design, Texas Tech University. He has published widely in the areas of health and healthcare design. He has been listed on the Stanford/Elsevier world's top 2 percent scientists list and twice voted among the 25 most influential people in healthcare design in the US. He is currently serving on the Editorial Board of HERD Journal; and on the International Advisory Board of Swiss Center for Design and Health, among others. He is a Fellow of the Indian Institute of Architects.

Debbie has 30+ years of experience as a clinician, healthcare executive, and consultant specializing in the planning of complex healthcare spaces—including inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory, and community settings. Her domestic and international experience encompasses a wide range of healthcare models for both medical and behavioral health services, serving adults, pediatrics and newborns. With deep expertise in clinical operations and patient care, Debbie partners with our clients to create functional and efficient environments that promote healing, brain health, and safety. Her proficiency in planning and programming spaces supports effective therapeutic interventions and staff collaboration. Debbie’s background in behavioral health informs trauma-informed designs, creating spaces that foster safety and well-being while addressing immediate operational needs and long-term goals. Leveraging her emergency management training and extensive crisis management experience, she integrates effective preparedness into facility planning, providing resilient, safe, and efficient environments that support both routine care and unexpected situations.

Dr. Deborah Wingler’s research focuses on improving the patient and staff experience. As Global Practice Director of Applied Research for HKS, Deborah collaborates with research and design teams to develop and implement research initiatives that drive innovation and achieve measurable impact across the healthcare practice and firm, globally. Through her research, Deborah has had the opportunity to work with some of the most forward-thinking Fortune 500 companies, healthcare organizations, manufacturers, and design firms in the industry to support their respective research agendas. Both in practice and academia, her research has focused on the integration of research into the design process.

Deepa is a passionate AHP Clinical Lead and Physiotherapist with experience in both India and the UK. Practicing in the UK since 2008, she is dedicated to innovative rehabilitation, keeping patients at the heart of care. She played a key role in the design and development of the new Rehabilitation Unit of Excellence at the South of England Rehabilitation Centre. With extensive experience across acute and community services in Southampton, Hampshire, and Portsmouth, she has built strong professional networks to enhance patient flow and system efficiency. Deepa collaborates closely with senior executives to ensure governance and seamless therapy services across four wards. Her leadership skills enable her to inspire teams, navigate complex challenges, and drive performance improvement. She is committed to fostering a culture of integrity, expertise, and compassion, ensuring high-quality patient care and ongoing professional development.

D.S. Nicholas (Dee) established the Drexel Design Research for Health (DRDR4Health) lab, an Umbrella Lab that houses interdisciplinary research and scholarship, in 2013. She is a tenured Associate Professor and the Founding Director of the MS Design Program at Drexel University in Philadelphia. She also oversees the Sustainability in the Built Environment Minor. Dee holds a BARCH from Carnegie Mellon, an MFA from The University of the Arts, and a Social Science Ph.D. From Antioch University. Her work as a mentor, researcher, teacher, and colleague is primarily concerned with the health-supportive possibilities within our environments through biodesign, evidence-based design, creative co-design, and community-engaged practice. Current work focuses on aging in place including hospital retrofits for those with dementia, an evidence-based measure, The Mantua Creative Standard for Aging in Place (MCSAP), to retrofit spaces to support aging-in-place.

Diarmaid is an urbanist, with a multi disciplinary background. He uses design thinking to unlock problems. He has almost 20 years’ experience of helping clients make well informed decisions about complex, connected urban policy and investment challenges. He is an an educator, communicator and collaborator who writes and speaks on creative approaches to making better places.

Dominic's is an Architect Director in BDP's multi-disciplinary London studio and and has spent most of his career principally focussing on the design of public healthcare projects. Dominic particularly thrives on the challenge of working on large projects with complex sites and briefs. He was the design team leader on the multi award-winning 60,000m2 Alder Hey Children’s Health Park in Liverpool and is the co-design lead on the 165,000m2 New Children’s Hospital in Dublin. The project, due for completion in 2025, is the largest, most complex and significant capital investment project ever undertaken in healthcare in Ireland. Dominic was the project director of the new Oak Cancer Centre for the Royal Marsden Hospital in Sutton, South London which completed in 2023. The building is a new clinical care and research facility and was funded by charitable donations. It contains a new day care unit principally composed of 66 chemotherapy infusion bays which are arrayed in a sweeping crescent facing a new richly landscaped garden. Located within the heart of the facility is a floor dedicated to dry lab research. The project has strong links with the adjacent Institute of Cancer Research headquarters (the Royal Marsden's principal academic partner) and sits in the centre of the emerging London Cancer Hub masterplan. Current projects include a new Specialist Emergency Care Hospital for Epsom & St Helier on a site immediately adjacent to the Oak Cancer Centre, part of the New Hospital Programme, a new Cancer Centre for the Royal Free Hospital, and the redevelopment of Hinchingbrooke Hospital in Huntingdon replacing the existing RAAC estate.

General and Respiratory Physician by training. Formal qualification in Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Research Doctorate in Immunology. Past President Adult Medicine Division, Royal Australasian College of Physicians and Internal Medicine Society of Australia and New Zealand. Clinical and research interests are devoted to furthering the role of systemic design in innovation in healthcare generally.

Donna has 19 years of experience as a client-side project manager in the higher education, healthcare and science sectors, developing strong leadership skills and the ability to manage large and small-scale projects from conception to close out of defects. Donna has a collegiate approach to managing projects and has extensive experience in planning and control, risk and issue management, reporting, procurement and change control. Donna is a knowledgeable Contract Administrator with experience in all major contracts including GC Works, NEC and JCT. With a proven track record delivering successful projects, from Critical Programme Capital Works, to a £104m new-build hospital in central London, Donna is particularly skilled at engaging with multiple stakeholders and developing strategic goals to achieve successful project outcomes. She has extensive experience in developing and delivering against information requirements to support BIM mandates, helping NHS clients realise the benefits in an inclusive way, generating an organisational level of understanding of BIM.

Prof Eivor Oborn is a Professor of Healthcare Management in the area of Innovation and Organisational Change at Warwick Business School, UK. She earned her PhD at Cambridge Judge Business School, the University of Cambridge in 2006, and is currently an honorary Fellow at Cambridge Judge Business School and Fellow at the Cambridge Digital Innovation Centre (CDI). Eivor is Senior Editor at Information Systems Research and has published work in leading journals, including Academy of Management Journal, Organization Science, Information Systems Research and MISQ. Her scholarship has won numerous awards including best published paper from American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) and Academy of Management (AOM). Her research interests span the fields of healthcare, online communities, digital innovation & ICTs, as well as entrepreneurship in ecosystem contexts. She teaches in the area of Change Management, Strategic Health Leadership and Corporate Entrepreneurship.

Elle is a Senior Consultant in the Strategic Advisory Team. With a blend of Academic, Clinical and Strategic expertise, she brings a wealth of experience to this role from her previous background as a Medical Doctor, and more recently in Consulting. In addition, Elle leverages her qualifications and experience in Public Health and Medical Education settings. Through these experiences, she has collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders to address complex healthcare challenges. Elle is committed to change in Healthcare, through evidence based, digitally enabled strategies, and operational improvements. Elle has worked on a number Healthcare Planning Projects including large NHP Projects, with extensive Stakeholder Engagement and liaison with the broader ALDT. Elle is an AMPG Certified Better Business Case Practitioner.

Elisa Cecilli is an economist and researcher who dedicated 15+ years to exploring socio-cultural change and its implications on business. She has distilled complex topics into actionable strategic recommendations for organisations such as the UK Government, CNN, Samsung, Guy's and St Thomas' Foundation, the NHS, Chatham House, Saïd Business School, Tata Consultancy Services, and Transport for London. As an insights and foresight specialist, she runs global research and discovery programmes for the Perkins&Will London studio and Portland Design, and applies futures and design thinking to unlock growth opportunities and tackle the most pressing business challenges of the 21st century.

Elnaz Nahirafee, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Interior Design at South Dakota State University. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Industrial Design from the Art University of Tabriz and IAU Tehran, Iran, respectively. She earned her Ph.D. in Interior and Environmental Design and an MS in Environmental Design from Texas Tech University. Dr. Nahirafee’s research explores healthcare design, behavior-driven design, and salutogenic design. Before transitioning to academia, she gained over five years of professional experience, holding senior interior design roles at renowned firms in Iran.

Master's degree in Health Management from the Graduate Program in Information Technologies and Health Management at the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA). Bachelor's degree in Health Management (UFCSPA). Conducts research in the areas of health management, innovation, healthcare design, service design, inclusive design, accessibility, health inclusion, patient experience, and telemedicine. Currently works as a Business Analyst at the PROADI-SUS Project Office at Hospital Moinhos de Vento.

Espen is Market Director and partner for Sustainable Cities at Arkitema in Oslo with a Master i Architecture, Aarhus School of Architecture 2013 with broad experience within urban and housing development especially within sustainable residential- and commercial buildings. He focus on good processes for design and concept development. Among other things, he has led the work on structuring and implementing innovation processes and business development at group level in OBOS. He participated in building up OBOS living LAB, a modern living laboratory and developed for the largest housing developer in Norway the architectural and design guide - "Development of housing projects where the elderly can live safely, comfortable and independent".

Esther Galler is a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) and the Head of Gynecology and Midwifery at Sheba Beyond, the first Virtual Hospital in Israel, part of Sheba Medical Center.

Dr Euan Winton is an Assistant Professor of Design at Heriot-Watt University. Through 20 years of academic and professional practice he has imbedded collaborative practices to generate designs to empower users and to transform situations encompassing health and wellbeing, public services and environments. My research looks at the opportunities afforded to ordinary people when they work with designers, design approaches and techniques. This practice often referred to as co-design or co-creation has been utilised in the creation of lighting and artworks in urban environments, health care interventions, dementia support and care and debates around health and wellbeing.

Dr Evangelia Chrysikou is Associate Professor at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction UCL, Founder/Program Director of the MSc Healthcare Facilities and Departmental Vice Lead Enterprise. Multi-awarded RIBA architect registered in the UK and Greece. Her expertise lies within healthcare architecture and medical technologies. She has published widely and has won several prestigious grants and fellowships including Horizon 2020, UKRI, Wellcome, British Academy, Royal Society of New Zealand, Sasakawa Foundation. Evangelia is a Member of the National Accessibility Authority in Hellenic Republic by invitation from the Greek Prime Minister. She was the coordinator of the Environment Section of the European Innovation Partnership on Healthy and Active Aging of the EU, managed by DG Connect and has worked with international government bodies such as the Japanese MOFA and Peru Reconstruction Mechanism. Former Vice-President of the Urban Public Health section of EUPHA. ULI Life Sciences and Healthcare Council Leadership Committee Member.

Prof. Eyal Zimlichman is an internal medicine physician, a health care executive and a researcher focused on assessing and improving health care quality and value, patient engagement and patient safety. Prof. Zimlichman currently serves as Chief Transformation Officer and Chief Innovation Officer at Sheba Medical Center, Israel's largest hospital. In this position he oversees the transformation efforts carried out at the Medical Center as it aims to redesign healthcare to be focused on patients, while being more effective, efficient and equitable. For these reasons, Prof. Zimlichman founded Sheba’s global innovation program (ARC – Accelerate, Redesign and Collaborate). Prior to this Prof. Zimlichman held the position of Chief Medical Officer and before that as Chief Quality Officer, both at Sheba. Prof. Zimlichman is a founding member of the International Academy of Quality and Safety in Health Care and an International Expert at the International Society of Quality in Healthcare (ISQua). He also served as an advisor to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Femke Feenstra is board architect, interior architect and partner in architectural firm Gortemaker Algra Feenstra (G.A.F). The firm is building a bridge between innovation and tradition. Between knowledge accumulated over many years, and young, fresh ideas. The G.A.F office often works on assignments in healthcare and well-being. Additionally, the firm is specialised in doing research and development. Feenstra received her education at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and at the Rotterdam Academy of Architecture and Urban Design. She thinks it’s important for designers to look outside of their own fields of expertise. How can designers contribute to the future of the living environment. Presently, Feenstra is working on various researches and projects in close co-operation with clients and users.

Fion Ouyang is a PhD pre-candidate in Architecture, Landscape, and Design at the Daniels Faculty. Grounded in architecture and building science, Ouyang is interested in the effects of building performance on human well-being. Specifically, she focuses on architectural design strategies with emphasis on human comfort and performance simulation. Through appropriate use of daylight, she aims to develop design strategies to optimize indoor environments to enhance occupant health and quality of life. Ouyang is currently researching and evaluating the performance of daylight metrics.

Fiona is a Registered Nurse and Chief Nurse/Clinical Lead for Nursing on the MRP. Fiona has worked across NHS Scotland and further afield in Scandinavia in both Clinical and leadership roles over the past 30 years. Fiona has previous experience supporting capital projects along with leading service redesign and improvement projects. Fiona has previously represented the Board on national workforce steering and governance groups and in particular for perioperative services.

Architect specialized in Neuroscience applied to healthcare environments. She holds a Master´s in Neuroscience applied to Architectural Design from IUAV in Venice, Italy and has developed a research-based methodology aimed to improve people´s wellbeing in oncological spaces. Her primory objetive is to lead projects that integrate neuroarchitecture, evidence-based design and digital tools to mitigate environmental, psychological, and neurobiological risk factors across diverse settings. Her work experience includes; hospitals, mixed-use buildings, urban planning, residential architecture, applying BIM methodologies to ensure efficient and innovative design. Flavia has been recognized in national competitions, and her work has been featured in prominent exhibitions. She is passionate about the intersection of architecture, neuroscience and human well-being, continues exploring how spatial design can enhance healing and patient experiences delivering creative and impactful solutions.

Medical Doctor, graduated in 2003 at University of Pisa, specialist in Public Health. Has prevalent experience in Hospital medical management in different Tuscan Hospitals. Dealed mainly with Hospitals Organization and production (DRG), carried out audits on data quality of the Italian Piano Nazionale Esiti managed by Italian Agency AGENAS, checked production appropriateness and quality of the clinical documentation of accredited private structures and Tuscan AOUs. Since 2020 works at the AOU Pisana Coordinating the Health Requirements and new Requirements – including emerging new Standards following Covid Outbreak - in the High Surveillance Structure of the Contracting Authority for the realization of the Nuovo Santa Chiara in Cisanello, a 1100 beds University second level - according to Italian classification - Hospital. Nowaday deals with verifying Standards level of the project, relationship between design changes according to fast innovation in Healthcare Organization, supporting and training clinicians propaedeutic to the transfer.

Dr Galia Barkai is the Director of Sheba BEYOND at Sheba Medical Center in Israel.

Head of healthcare and regional director at AHR, Gareth Banks is an experienced architect having designed, and delivered a number of interesting, technically complex healthcare buildings, including the large, state-of-the-art hospital in Abu Dhabi, the Cleveland Clinic. As head of healthcare, he is dedicated to delivering spaces and environments that are supportive of the health and wellbeing of patients and staff alike. He is passionate about integrating healthcare into our communities, with health and wellbeing design at the forefront and how this can deliver economic, social and health benefits for all. Keen to share his knowledge and expertise within the sector, Gareth also sits on the executive committee for the Architects for Health.

Ged’s work is primarily focused upon healthcare and science and technology. He has extensive knowledge and experience of leading the design and delivery of major and complex projects in these sectors, from initial concept stage through to completion. He has a meticulous design approach and enjoys creating innovative solutions for the challenging problems that sometimes occur on both healthcare and sci-tech projects. He is currently the project director for the new major Christie Paterson Research Laboratory in Manchester and was the project director for the multiple award winning Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in Liverpool, which was handed over in June 2020. Both projects are major healthcare facilities with supporting pathology and production pharmacy services within them. He was also the architect project director for the NHS Nightingale North West hospital at Manchester Central Convention Complex which delivered a 750 bed regional Covid-19 emergency hospital in just two weeks. Ged is on the Places Matter North West Design Review panel and in 2015 was appointed as a Built Environment Expert (BEE) by Design Council CABE. He is also a committee member of Manchester’s Forum for the Built Environment and is a former president of the RIBA Manchester Society of Architects.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gesine Marquardt is an architect and Professor of Social and Healthcare Buildings at the Faculty of Architecture, TUD Dresden University of Technology, Germany, a position she has held since 2015. She has served as the Liaison Officer for Students with Disabilities at TU Dresden since 2019 and became Dean of the Faculty of Architecture in 2022. Previously, she led the independent Emmy Noether Junior Research Group funded by the German Research Foundation from 2012 to 2017, following postdoctoral research at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in Baltimore, MD, USA. Her academic and design work focuses on developing innovative architectural solutions for the healthcare sector, specifically addressing the challenges of an aging society.

Gonzalo is the health sector lead supporting Perkins&Will’s established and experienced design studios across the UK and Ireland, in delivering a growing portfolio of healthcare projects of lasting social value. Gonzalo spent his formative years studying architecture and urbanism in Peru before relocating to the UK in 2002 where he began specialising in the healthcare sector. Gonzalo has worked at Nightingale Associates, Steffian Bradley Architects, NBBJ, BDP and TODD. With over 20 years’ experience and an MSc in Planning Buildings for Health, Gonzalo has a proven record in the design and delivery of many different types and sizes of healthcare facilities across the UK and Europe. Gonzalo is member of the Executive Committee of Architects for Health. As a leading expert in the field of healthcare design, Gonzalo’s specialist knowledge equips him to dynamically pursue positive user experience, design quality and functionality whilst maximising efficiencies on costs by working together with clients, consultants, and contractors.

Gourab Kar, PhD is an architect, designer and human factors researcher based in New Delhi, India. His areas of design expertise include human factors and ergonomics, sedentary behaviour and health, universal design, environment-behaviour research and body-conscious design. Gourab teaches design at the Department of Design, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. Previously, he was a postdoctoral scholar at the Interdisciplinary Center for Healthy Workplaces at the University of California at Berkeley. Gourab has a Ph.D. in Human Behaviour and Design from Cornell University and has taught design at Cornell University and at the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.

Graeme Reid is a Project Director for NHS Lanarkshire, the third largest health board in Scotland. Serving a population of over 650,000 patients across rural and urban communities in central Scotland, the health board employs around 12,000 staff working across the whole system including its three acute hospitals. He is responsible for the business case, procurement and construction of the new 470+ bed hospital. This is NHS Lanarkshire’s vision for a state-of-art hospital which harnesses digital technology to improve patient care and operational performance. The project is also a Pathfinder project for the Scottish Government’s new Net Zero Carbon Public Sector Buildings standard, with an all-electric hospital in design. He is an Institution of Civil Engineers Chartered Engineer, registered with the Engineering Council with significant experience in project managing and leading multi-million-pound construction schemes within Scotland. He is currently undertaking an Executive MBA at the University of Strathclyde.

Hala is a Senior Healthcare Project Designer at Perkins&Will, bringing over 13 years of experience with the firm across multiple countries. She is a thoughtful designer with a diverse range of research interests, focusing on wellness and sustainable design across various markets. Hala is also one of the firm’s Living Design Champions and an expert researcher on brain capital.

Harris Eyre is an Australian neuroscientist, entrepreneur, economic strategist and author. He is focused on advancing the brain economy, aka the brain-positive economic transformation, to stop and reverse the loss of global brain capital. It is believed the world is increasingly relying on brain capital, where a premium is put on brain skills and brain health (e.g., individual’s cognitive, emotional, and social brain resources), and that investing in building brain capital is fundamental to meet modern societal challenges and to drive innovation

Harry van Goor, MD, PhD, FRCS is a Professor of Surgical Education and Innovator at the Radboud university medical center. He is leading several technology tracks in the ‘less bricks, more bytes, different behaviour’ programme to improve care and wellbeing of patients, and healthcare workers in- and outside the hospital, including intuitive personalised wayfinding, continuous monitoring with wearable devices and predictive analytics, VR therapy and VR education, Ambient Intelligence and personalised healing environments in the hospital and at home. He runs a project of home-facilitated VR (p)rehabilitation (e.g. long-COVID rehab) and VR4Pain management in a virtually connected care solution. Harry has published over 400 peer-reviewed papers in a broad field of surgical care, medical device development and digital technology supported care innovation. He coaches several start-ups companies in the field of digital technology supported healthcare and design in a ‘Learning by Doing’ and ‘Digital by Design’ way. Harry was awarded Digital Innovator of the Year 2022 in the Netherlands. He is a Frank Lloyd Wright connoisseur, living with his wife in a FLW designed Usonian house.

Helena Beckman is a senior architect with 25 years of professional experience, of which 18 in Life Science and Healthcare Architecture. She has extensive experience as a lead architect in technology-intensive projects with high complexity, and in addition to Life Science and healthcare, she has run projects in industry, logistics and universities/colleges. Helena is a communicative person who is driven by creating sustainable and quality spaces. She manages the process in the early stages and has great experience of holding business dialogues and workshops. In recent years, the emphasis has been on the early stages, but she has driven design in many projects - either for procurement of, or in collaboration with, the contractor and followed up the projects on site during construction and with users after moving in. She is passionate about reuse and sustainable materials and tries to inspire clients to achieve a high degree of utilization of the square meters that are built, with high architectural quality that allows them to remain and be used for a long time to come.

An experienced professional in program and project management within the healthcare and technology sectors. Hezi has previously held roles including Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer at Assuta Ashdod public hospital, CIO and Head of Methodology. Notable experience also includes a tenure at Partner Communications as BCM - Business Continuity Manager, where responsibilities encompassed business continuity planning and emergency response management. Earlier career roles involved project management in telecom development and overseeing information system projects for the public sector. Hezi holds a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from Tel Aviv University. Academy Medical Entrepreneurship Escalator program Adama CIO program John Bryce Education Lean Management (Healthcare) Israel Health ministry B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering Tel Aviv University

Hossein is a multidisciplinary designer with over 10 years of experience in various architectural design practices, primarily focusing on healthcare. His diverse background spans healthcare, commercial, mixed-use, and residential projects, driven by a passion for leveraging evidence-based design to shape the built environment and transform stakeholder insights into innovative, user-centered solutions. As a Designer/Researcher at HKS, Hossein has a proven track record of managing award-winning projects, guiding them from conceptual visioning through design development to successful project delivery. He is widely recognized for his strong team collaboration, critical thinking, and communication skills. As an expert in Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology, he is proficient in managing high-performing, well-coordinated buildings using a variety of programs. Hossein’s design philosophy is deeply rooted in purpose and shared value, complemented by a solid understanding of engineering and a meticulous, detail-oriented approach throughout the entire project life cycle. He is dedicated to solving meaningful problems by developing efficient design solutions.

Ian Strangward is a leading expert in healthcare interiors, with 30+ years’ experience in construction and a passion for modular, prefabricated, sustainable solutions. As Managing Director of Architectural Wallsz and President of the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS), he is driving the shift toward Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and delivering adaptable and more cost-effective healthcare spaces. A Chartered Engineer and IET Member, Ian champions off-site manufacturing to provide certainty in pricing, timelines and sustainability while reducing waste and supporting net-zero carbon goals. As a respected voice in the industry and a regular speaker at Healthcare Estates and the European Healthcare Design Show, he is helping shape the next generation of futureproofed hospital interiors. With the New Hospital Programme (NHP) facing major delays, Ian is proving that to build better, we must build differently and Architectural Wallsz is leading the way.

J. Alstan Jakubiec is an assistant professor at the University of Toronto, focusing on wellbeing, comfort, environmental performance, and low-energy design in the built environment. He holds Bachelor’s (Georgia Institute of Technology) and Master’s (University of Pennsylvania) and a PhD in Building Technology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Alstan specializes in building performance simulation (daylight, energy), post-occupancy evaluations and environmental measurements, advocating for data-driven design to create energy-efficient, comfortable, and long-lasting buildings. Alstan co-creates the ClimateStudio and ALFA tools for calculating the daylighting and energy performance of buildings and co-founded Mapdwell, a technology company dedicated to providing information to homeowners about the renewable energy potential of their rooftops. At U of T, Alstan focuses on data-supported design through building performance simulation, environmental measurements, and subjective occupant experience. He teaches courses on building simulation, daylighting, sustainability, and lifecycle analysis. As head of the Design for Climate and Comfort Lab, he collaborates with students to improve building comfort, wellbeing, and energy efficiency. He also runs the Spectral Materials Database to enhance lighting simulation accuracy. Alstan is a member of the Wellbeing in the Built Environment research group and serves on the Illuminating Engineering Society’s Daylight Metrics Committee. He is currently a guest editor for Lighting Research & Technology.

Jim Crispino has spent his entire career innovating for care, teaching, and research. He investigates and synthesizes new technologies, patterns of behavior, and spatial models in the creation of new programmatic hybrids. He applies this approach developing new projects for academic medical centers, health systems, universities, and research organizations. Over his 25-year career his work is published in leading design journals including Architect, Record, and Interior Design. Jim's teams, projects, and research are recognized by AHA, EDRA, AIA, EHD, HCD and numerous State and local organizations. Jim serves as a visiting critic and lecturer at forward-thinking institutions including MIT-DesignX, Parsons-The New School, University of Pennsylvania-The Wharton School. He is a frequent speaker and panelist at conferences and forums including Cleveland Clinic-Empathy & Innovation, Vanderbilt University-Healthcare Symposium, ACHE, and HCD. Jim is a registered architect in New York City.

James is Head of Innovation at Impact on Urban Health, an independent urban health foundation committed to building health equity and making cities healthier places for everyone to live. An On Purpose Associate, he previously spent 10 years in the private sector building a sports agency and has spent time living in the Caribbean, London and Melbourne. He led on the development and implementation of Impact on Urban Health’s climate strategy and has mobilised funding and resource at the intersection of health, racial equity, and climate justice. He currently sits in the innovation team where his work focuses on the future of urban health, with a specific focus on community-led asset ownership as a mechanism for building wealth in underserved communities.

James is an experienced public sector and health system change leader, focussed on delivering outcomes that cost less for organisations. He has over 15 years’ experience of consulting in the public, private and third sectors specialising in strategy development, programme delivery, and change management. At IMPOWER he has led health and care interface change programmes in Manchester, Trafford, Somerset, Dorset, and Lincolnshire, as well as research projects with the County Council Network.

Jane Rohde is the Founder of JSR Associates, Inc. Her passion and design work serve vulnerable populations with the goal of achieving equitable access to housing, care, and services. She sits on various healthcare and sustainability committees supporting research, advocacy, and humanistic approaches to care and community design. Jane is also the founder of Live Together, Inc., a nonprofit focusing on intergenerational care models and demonstration projects combined with workforce development opportunities to improve quality of life for residents of all ages. Jane is the first Changemaker Awardee for Environments for Aging from The Center for Health Design, received an ASID Design for Humanity Award, and is recognized as an Honorary Alumni of Clemson University’s Architecture + Health program. She is recognized as one of top ten Women in Design in healthcare and senior living design, received the Pioneer Award from the Facility Guidelines Institute, honored as a Green Globes Fellow by the Green Building Initiative, and recognized as an Impact Icon by ecomedes.

Wijesundara J is an Assistant Professor, in the School of Architecture, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT). She is a Chartered Architect, and an Urban Designer having experience over 30 years in Practice. She is experienced in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Jayewardenepura, and the City School of Architecture, in Sri Lanka. She is a researcher in multidisciplinary areas. Wijesundara J has made the format of the analysis and methodology and supervised the overall research while editing and reviewing the manuscript.

Jelle Koolwijk is a researcher dedicated to improving collaboration and process innovation in the construction industry. With a Ph.D. from TU Delft, his expertise lies in understanding inter-organizational structures, their influence on human behavior, and how individuals shape and utilize these frameworks. His research emphasizes creating smarter, more efficient construction practices to address the sector's growing complexity and labor shortages. Jelle has a rich background in research, including his involvement in NWO-funded projects such as VR-renovate and uVital, which leverage Virtual Reality to improve tenant communication and prevent supply chain disruptions. As an action researcher, he plays a key role in fostering long-term strategic partnerships between housing corporations and specialized contractors, focusing on program management and collaborative practices. Furthermore, his broad interests include the impact of building design on the well-being of staff and patients in academic hospitals. A recipient of the prestigious 2021 RISE Award, Jelle's publications have been recognized at international conferences and in leading journals. He is also the author of books on project alliances and supplier management. Beyond academia, his international experience includes research in Australia on project alliances and innovation training at Harvard Design School. His professional background spans project development, tender management, and governance roles in the construction industry.

Jonny is an Associate Director within Steensen Varming and leads the global Sustainability team. With diverse experience, primarily within urban development, he is passionate about improving the sustainability of cities, and understanding the climatic, cultural, and site-specific influences for developing sustainable design solutions. Having lived and worked in the UK, Australia, Middle East and Hong Kong, he understands the importance and complexity of adapting design solutions to the local context. Jonny has developed sustainability and energy strategies for a range of masterplans, buildings, and infrastructure developments, including microclimate analysis and optimisation of passive thermal comfort design for outdoor and indoor spaces. He has also produced strategic carbon and energy reduction analysis for government bodies. He has experience managing many international sustainability rating systems and has carried out assessments for projects around the world. This includes BREEAM, LEED, WELL, Green Star, GSAS and CEEQUAL on a range of UK and international projects. He has developed bespoke sustainability frameworks for both masterplans and buildings, incorporating strategies to optimise the efficient use of resources, while ensuring designs can adapt to future climatic conditions.

Joseph Tigani has over 20 years’ experience with the Schiavello Group, including the past 15 in the Health and Federal Government portfolios. With a broad background in engineering, physical and built environmental systems, and ITC, Joseph brings to the Group over 40 years’ experience in Project Management, Technical Consulting & Sales, and Key Account Management. Joseph’s exposure to continuous-operations industries has instilled in him an engaging, collaborative approach and strong appreciation for time-critical project delivery and post-sales support. In his current role, Joseph is responsible for Schiavello’s Wellness Portfolio covering Health, Aged Care and Life Sciences sectors. Further, he has been extensively involved with the Commonwealth Indigenous Procurement Policy since its legislation in 2015 / 16 and has been instrumental in the establishment of Schiavello’s Indigenous program and Bunin Pty. Ltd as Director Client Engagement. He is chartered with ensuring the highest-level service and support for Schiavello’s Health-sector clients, including Social Procurement obligations; and engaging and collaborating across the whole Schiavello Group and strategic partners to ensure optimum solutions are developed and delivered to these Essential Services clients. Project experience Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre ('Peter Mac' Australia's largest dedicated Cancer Centre) New Footscray Hospital ($1.5bn: WIP) Craigieburn Regional Community Hospital (Completed 2024) Murdoch Children’s Medical Research Institute Western Health Sunshine Hospital _ Various (incl. Mental Health Wards) Victorian Heart Hospital Eastern Health - Mental Health Forest Hill Eastern Health - Mental Health Ringwood Eastern Health - Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Northern Hospital - Mental Health Northern Hospital - Expansion Stage-2 (WIP) Northern Hospital - Mental Health Saint Vincent's Private Maternity Hospital Tower-2 _ Stage-1 (Completed 2024) Saint Vincent's Private Maternity Hospital Tower-2 _ Stage-2 (WIP) Frankston Hospital Expansion _ Stage-1 Mental Health Frankston Hospital Expansion _ Stage-2 WIP New Melton Hospital inc. New Women's & Children's Unit (Early stages) Barwon Health _ New Women's & Children's Hospital (Early stages) Monash Health Translational Health Precinct Monash Health Children’s Hospital Monash Health Pakenham Regional Hospital (WIP) Melbourne Brain Centre Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Centre Ballarat Base Hospital Stage-1 Ballarat Base Hospital Stage-3 (WIP) Peter Doherty Medical Research Australian Institute for Infectious Diseases ("Peter Doherty II" WIP) Federal Govt Projects IBA – HQ and National Branch Offices Australia wide Australian Taxation Office – Capital Project Australia wide Services Australia (DHS)– Capital Projects Australia wide Home Affairs - Capital Projects nationally Defence – Various Capital Projects nationally DIIS –Smart Storage Systems and Various National Projects ABS – Various Capital Projects nationally Other Engineering Projects West Gate Tunnel - Control Room & Facilities (Completed 2024) Woodside LNG Gas Trains 1, 2 & 3 Woodside LNG Goodwyn ‘A’ Platform BCLV (Brown Coal Liquefaction Victoria) Esso Bass Straight – Various Platform Projects Kimberly Clarke Process Waste-Water Treatment Sinopec China - Oil Field Water Treatment Petro China - Waste -Water Treatment ZTE China - Industrial Process Waste Water INEOS (Scotland) - Renewable Energies Qualifications B.Eng (Mech.Tech) Grad Cert (Innovation & Environment) Cisco CCNA Exec. Cert. Healthcare Facilities Planning & Design (Cornell) Member of Engineers Australia Member of Hospital Engineering Australia

Julian is a distinguished architect and leader in healthcare, science and research design, recognised for his contributions to architectural transformation over recent decades. With a career spanning Australia and the UK as a Principal at BVN Architecture, Julian has consistently delivered innovative and impactful design solutions that redefine spaces for teaching, learning and healing. Committed to fostering excellence within teams, Julian inspires the pursuit of new skills and personal growth, creating an environment of collaboration and ingenuity. His professional ethos centres on designing supportive and safe environments, particularly in healthcare, where his work spans regional, outer urban, and urban communities, ensuring equitable access to high-quality facilities. He thrives on the complexity of technical challenges, specialising in laboratories, research facilities, large-scale hospitals, and other intricate healthcare spaces. His work exemplifies a blend of functionality and aspiration, consistently setting benchmarks in design excellence.

The global increase of antimicrobial resistance is currently recognized as one of the most serious threats to human health. With my research, focused on antimicrobial resistance and infection prevention and control, I aim to contribute to this field by understanding specific aspects of this problem and finding solutions. I am doing this in the Netherlands, but also in some low- to middle-income countries, where the burden and the threat of antimicrobial resistance is highest.

Justin is an Architect and Global Practice Group Director in the Architecture and Urbanism group at Arcadis. With over 20 years of experience in a range of projects, the majority of his work has focused on healthcare including projects across the full healthcare spectrum, from acute, out of hospital, supportive housing, masterplanning and healthcare strategy. With an interest in innovative healthcare systems and how they relate to supporting health and wellbeing, and the sustainability of healthcare systems, Justin works across our global regions in areas including healthcare strategy, master-planning, infrastructure development and digital healthcare environments. Justin has recently been working on New Hospital Programme projects in the UK, whilst also involved in the transforming the Kasr El-Ainy hospital in downtown Cairo. Justin, a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects, and collaborates with our global healthcare leads in bringing best practice ideas to our clients. Justin has contributed to guidance for NHS England, through the Healthy New Towns programme, focusing on developing ‘Integrated Health and Wellbeing Facilities.

I bring together technical, people and process expertise and combine local capability with global best practice, focussing on healthcare, health and wellbeing and the built/digital environment. I advise on the complex interactions between buildings, the urban environment, operational processes, digital technology, data and people, in order to maximize the positive effect of the built environment on health and wellbeing. I have delivered a wide variety of healthcare and urban programmes and projects in the UK and internationally including Peru, Australia and Canada.

Over 40+ years, Keith Stockman has shaped healthcare through leadership roles in hospital administration, clinical laboratory science, and management consulting. Keith partnered with Don Campbell and Carmel Martin to introduced a novel approach to supporting high-risk patients at home between admissions, initially at Monash Health and later implemented as Patient Watch at Northern Health and Grampians Health. Previously, Keith spent thirteen years at Iridium Consulting, collaborating with leading organizations to guide transformative healthcare initiatives. With an MBA centered on Systems Thinking, Keith applies advanced strategies encompassing project and change management, systemic design, and operations research to models of care. His work at Monash was highlighted in Jeanne Liedtka’s book "Design Thinking for the Greater Good". He has published multiple book chapters and peer-reviewed works, and also co-founded specialist groups promoting systemic design and operations research to foster ongoing innovation.

Pathirana K D (MBBS, MD MRCP, FCCP) is a consultant neurologist who currently serves as a senior professor in Medicine, in University of Ruhuna Sri Lanka. His research intersts include stroke and neurorehabilitation, Epilepsy and neurotoxicology. Pathirana K D has provided subject matter expertise, and conceptualized and designed the study, He has also provided overall supervision and critically reviewed and edited the initial manuscript.

Laura Abbatangelo graduated from Queen’s University with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology and a Certificate in Employment Relations. As a second-year Master’s student in Translational Research in the Health Sciences, her interests include furthering health promotion for vulnerable populations with a specific emphasis on health law and policy.

BIO – Laura Hann, M.Arch. OAA, RAIC, EDAC, Principal Laura exudes a genuine passion for people, fostering profound connections with clients to craft environments that authentically mirror their needs. Her ability to synthesize these insights into the built environment reflects her understanding of client aspirations. Laura's diverse experiences, including international studies and work, have honed her acute sensitivity to the world around her. Within Parkin, she leads the Parkin EBD Committee, PM Toolkit Committee and Project Delivery Committee, contributing actively to these and various other office initiatives. Laura also enthusiastically works with our students as the Toronto Co-Op Student Supervisor, providing mentorship and guidance to our emerging talent. In her role as Project Architect, Project Manager, and Planner, Laura spearheads the design process, orchestrating seamless coordination within the design team. She actively participates in client and user group meetings, ensuring that every design element aligns meticulously with the project's requirements. Laura's multifaceted role underscores her dedication to delivering designs that resonate with clients on a profound level while embodying the highest standards of functionality and innovation.

Dr. Laura MacLean is a research associate and part 2 architect. Her PhD focused on architecture, urbanism, and people-environment relationships. Currently, her research explores the reciprocal relationship between people and nature, emphasising the benefits derived from natural environments with a focus on health and wellbeing. Laura joined the DMEM department following three years of post-doctoral experience as a social scientist. Her current role draws on her interdisciplinary background of architecture, design, social science and research to explore innovative solutions to translate health policies into actionable design solutions.

Laurel Plewes, MSN, RN, is a pediatric nurse by background and the Operational Director for a MAiD program within British Columbia. She has created the Assisted Dying Program within her health authority, and continues to support the evolution of the MAiD programs across the country. Additionally, she creates local, provincial and national policy and practice procedures with the intent to provide excellent patient care. She sits on the Board of Directors of Canadian Association of MAID Assessors and Providers, and is involved in local and national research initiatives.

Lauren Morgan is a renowned UK expert in the field of human factors and ergonomics, with a distinguished career dedicated to enhancing patient safety through the thoughtful design of hospital environments. With a background in both human factors and engineering, Dr. Morgan has a unique ability to evaluate and improve healthcare settings, ensuring they are both functional and conducive to patient well-being. Throughout their career, Dr. Morgan has worked closely with clinicians, understanding the intricacies of medical workflows and the critical importance of a well-designed environment in preventing errors and promoting efficiency. Their expertise lies in identifying potential hazards and inefficiencies in hospital layouts and developing innovative solutions that prioritize patient safety and comfort. In addition to their professional achievements, Dr. Morgan is a passionate advocate for patient-centred care. They believe that a hospital's physical environment plays a crucial role in the overall healthcare experience and are committed to ensuring that every design decision is made with the patient's best interests in mind. Dr. Morgan's work has been recognized with several awards, and they continue to be a sought-after consultant for hospitals looking to improve their facilities. Their dedication to integrating human factors into healthcare design has made a lasting impact on the industry, setting new standards for patient safety and care.

Léa Seide is a young Lebanese-French architect and musician. She graduated from the University Iuav of Venice in 2022, where in 2024, she obtained a master degree in Architecture and Health. Thanks to her musical background, cultivated over many years, she developed a heightened sensitivity to the emotional and therapeutic qualities of spaces. Her thesis investigated the integration of music into hospital environments to enhance the experience and well-being of patients. This theme found application in the new Padova Est hospital, a competition won in 2024 by Politecnica (Florence), where she completed her internship. The hospital is set to be built in the coming years. Focusing on the design of healthcare facilities, Seide intends to continue her research on music, which remains a constant source of inspiration in her work, shaping her approach to creating environments where architecture and sound collaborate to promote healing and well-being.

Dr Lewis Urquhart is a Research Associate at the department of Design Manufacturing and Engineering Management at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. His research interests are wide, originally undertaking his doctorate exploring design emotion and ontologies of making and manufacturing. He has since undertaken work in a range of other areas including physical-digital interaction, virtual and augmented reality applications and design for rehabilitation, notably in the EU Horizon 2020 project PRIME-VR2. Lewis was the Research Associate for the AHRC's Design Exchange Partnership project 'Visualisation and engagement toolkit for coastal erosion system' which created a visualisation tool using an adaptable physical prototype in conjunction with an augmented reality application. Lewis is currently a researcher with the AHRC-funded project Design HOPES, led by Professor Paul Rodgers and Professor Mel Woods. One of the Green Transition Ecosystems, the project aims to tackle the critical sustainability challenges within NHS Scotland.

Trained in Facility Management and Business Economics, Liesbeth van Heel joined Erasmus MC in 1992 . She worked in the FM-department, was an administrator for the department of Pediatric Surgery and served on the the Executive Board's staff, before joining the hospital’s redevelopment project’s management team in 2001. After years of working as university hospital real estate professional, leading a small expertise team (PMO), her focus shifted to the coordinating effort to align the various strategic programs within Erasmus MC toward a safe relocation in May 2018 to the new hospital building, with fitting work processes, logistics and IT-support. She is a Board Member of the European Health Property Network (EuHPN). She co-coordinated the scientific Program Evaluation of Our New Erasmus MC (PE-ONE, between 2017 and 2023), which focused on infection prevention, experiences with wards with 100% single rooms and stakeholder engagement. Currently, she combines her PhD-work with a role as senior advisor within the Strategy team of Erasmus MC's Real Estate Directorate.

A civil engineer specializing in healthcare projects with extensive experience managing complex engineering solutions for the the healthcare sector. In recent years, he has led and supervised large-scale hospital projects, focusing on implementing and operating advanced medical infrastructure systems. One of his recent projects was managing the construction and commissioning processes of the Cancer Center at Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem while overseeing the operation of healthcare infrastructure. Prior to that he supervised the construction project of Assuta Hospital in Ashdod while integrating engineering solutions tailored to the facility's needs during the operational stages. Liran advocates for innovation in engineering in the medical sector, promoting technological solutions that improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. Liran's expertise extends to the areas of risk management, management of complex construction projects, and development of infrastructure strategies. Academy Executive MBA – Management Program Bar-Ilan University, Israel Directors and Corporate Officers Certification Bar-Ilan University, Israel B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Ariel University, Israel

Louisa founded Art in Site in 2003 after a project at King’s College Hospital persuaded her to change her focus to healthcare. The opening of the Golden Jubilee Wing had highlighted a discrepancy between the old and the new buildings and Louisa devised an interiors strategy that brought all the strands of design together into a unified scheme, with art and attention to detail at its heart. Once the first ward was finished a patient said, “I can get better now you’ve done that.” Within a few weeks, the matron was receiving direct requests to come and work there for the first time in years. Louisa realised that people in hospital are sensitive to their surroundings, notice everything, and that they need art at such a vulnerable time - no less than staff who are doing difficult, emotional work. From then on, Louisa has set out to use art to give people hope.

Lucy Welsh is a Research Associate at Heriot Watt University's School of Textiles & Design. Her current research interests include investigating alternative design-led approaches to reducing waste during garment design and production in educational and commercial environments. For almost 20 years, Lucy has been teaching fashion and textile design students all aspects of garment construction and manufacture. She aims to provide students with the skills to influence future industry practices through sustainable considerations to design, materials and manufacturing methods with the end of product use in mind. Lucy has also developed patterns and prototypes for several successful innovative start-up businesses across the UK. As an Early Career Researcher (ECR), Lucy has been collaborating with partners from Heriot Watt University, the University of Strathclyde, and NHS Scotland to create innovative reusable theatre caps made from cellulosic materials as part of the larger AHRC-funded Design HOPES project.

Dr.-Ing. Maja Kevdzija, EDAC is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Architecture and Planning at TU Wien, Austria in the field of Healthcare Design. She has extensive experience in conducting empirical research using the mixed methods approach (observation, shadowing, interview) in close contact with vulnerable populations in healthcare environments and in teaching research methods examining the relationship between the built environment and its users. Her research on mobility-supporting rehabilitation centers for stroke patients was awarded multiple awards, most notably the Healthcare Environment Award 2020 (USA), the 2021 European Healthcare Design Award in the Design Research category (UK), and the 2021 EDRA Certificate of Research Excellence (CORE) with Merit Status (USA).

Profile Physician and basic scientist in cardiovascular medicine with expertise in research-based design practice, specializing in co-design processes for healthcare architecture projects. After completing my medical degree at LMU and TU Munich, I pursued further research training as part of my medical doctoral dissertation. With a scholarship from the German Academic Scholarship Foundation, I spent a year at the Seidman Lab in the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, focusing on congenital heart diseases and defining novel therapeutic targets for dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Following this, I worked as a research associate at the Radcliffe Department of Medicine at the University of Oxford, investigating the mechanisms underlying hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) using human cells and tissues to address the unmet clinical needs of HCM patients. Concurrently, I completed a joint Master’s in Healthcare and Design at Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art, specializing in co-design processes for healthcare innovation.

Marelle is a holistic sustainability consultant with an engineering background and expertise in sustainable building design as well as overarching sustainability guidelines and strategies. Her experience largely focuses on third-party certifications, including LEED, WELL, and Fitwel (as well as more niche ratings systems like Parksmart), embodied carbon analysis (Life Cycle Assessments, LCAs), Net Zero analyses and certifications (Net Zero Energy, Net Zero Carbon), climate adaptation and climate resiliency, and general advice and consulting services related to environmental sustainability and health and wellness. Marelle has worked on projects in healthcare, science and technology, commercial, mixeduse, and industrial sectors.

With over 25 years in the health sector, Margo has over 10 years experience working as a health planner. She passion for contemporary healthcare planning in her role as the GM National Health Facility Planning and Design Advisory and Assurance with the Infrastructure and Investment Group, Health New Zealand.

Margreet C. Vos (born 1961) studied at the Medical Faculty of Erasmus University Rotterdam from 1981 to 1988, graduating cum laude. Since 1995, she has been a staff member at Erasmus MC and, in 2012, was appointed Professor of Healthcare-Related Infections in the Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. She was the first keynote scientific interviewee for Infection Control and Prevention at ECCMID global 2024. For nearly 30 years, she has chaired Erasmus MC’s local infection committees. Her expertise and research in infection prevention informs hospital design programs, ensuring safer healthcare environments and brings evidence-based-design. She has delivered hundreds of invited lectures worldwide and authored over 250 peer-reviewed publications, focusing on infection prevention and hospital-built environments. Her research examines hospital design’s impact on environmental contamination. She is an active member and chair of multiple committees developing infection prevention guidelines, including initiating a guideline on hospital environmental sampling for contamination detection.

Maria Carolina Zarrilli Affaitati is a Phd student in Medical Humanities and Welfare Policies at the University of Foggia, as well as a lecturer and course coordinator in Soft Skills in Medical Humanities at the University of Siena. A scientific contributor for ISTUD and Spaghetti Boost, her research explores the rethinking of oncology environments through cultural interventions, sound design and biophilia, with the aim of creating more welcoming hospital spaces, improving the quality of life of patients, the well-being of health care providers and caregivers. He is also interested in humanization of care and patient-centered medicine, promoting a holistic view of health. Its ultimate goal is to raise awareness and train professionals through multidisciplinary courses that promote the design of more humane and effective care environments.

Maria Ionescu is a Senior Medical Planner with over 30 years of experience in healthcare design. She has led the planning and design of major healthcare facilities across the United States, Canada, Singapore, and China. Known for her collaborative approach, Maria excels in building consensus among diverse stakeholder groups. Her project portfolio includes the Cleveland Clinic's New Neurological Institute Building, Montreal’s CHUM, and the new A&E building at the Singapore General Hospital. Maria's expertise is recognized through her certifications with the Arizona State Board, the Ontario Association of Architects, and the Order of Architects in Romania. In addition to her design achievements, Maria is an active speaker and author in the field of healthcare design. She has presented at prestigious conferences such as the Healthcare Design Conference and the SALUS European Healthcare Design Conference. Her publications include articles in Healthcare Design Magazine and Canadian Architect, where she shares insights on modular construction and pandemic response in healthcare spaces. Maria also mentors in the Stantec Mentorship Program and serves on various industry committees, including the FGI US Emergency Guidelines Committee and Healthcare Design Magazine Showcase Awards jury. Her dedication to advancing healthcare design and commitment to continuous learning make her a respected leader in the industry.

Before joining Dubai Health Authority, Mr. Mariano Gonzalez served as the Managing Director of Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai. Mr Gonzalez joined Moorfields in November 2012, from Al Noor Hospital Group in Abu Dhabi, where he was Group Chief Operating Officer. He has held several senior positions in general management into the healthcare sector. A Spanish national, he initially worked as Hospital Chief Executive Officer in the Canary Islands (Spain) before relocating to Abu Dhabi in 2008. He was appointed Hospital Director of Khalifa Hospital (Al Noor Hospitals) then became Group COO in 2011. Mr. Gonzalez has extensive experience and an outstanding track record of achievement in the healthcare sector within the UAE and is leading the hospital through its next phase of development as it continues to expand and develop its services across the UAE. Mariano Gonzalez holds a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix, Arizona, USA (2009) and Business Management by the IE (Instituto of Empresa) Business School. He was Principal Professor at the Business School San Pablo CEU, Madrid, Spain, from 2000-2003. He holds several professional memberships including Member of the American College of Healthcare Executive (ACHE), Chicago, USA (2006); Member of the Society for Healthcare Strategy& Market Development, American Hospital Association (2010).

Mark Maffey is an experienced project manager and chartered architect with over 20 years of expertise in delivering high-quality, transformative healthcare projects within acute and community hospitals. Currently the Solent Project Manager, he has worked with University Hospital Southampton, IOW Trust, Southern Health, and Hampshire & IOW Healthcare NHS FT. With a deep understanding of healthcare design, Mark excels in leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex projects from inception to completion, and ensuring effective engagement with stakeholders to create functional and inspiring spaces. He has lectured and judged for the Kings Fund's Enhancing the Healing Environment programme and was recently shortlisted in the Building Better Healthcare awards. A natural collaborator with a warm and positive approach, Mark is dedicated to delivering impactful projects that enhance healthcare environments and improve patient outcomes.

Mark is a senior Healthcare Planner with extensive experience across the care spectrum. Mark also spent 12 years working in the UK National Health Service (NHS) as a Service Manager in both acute and primary care services and as a Capital Planning Manager. He possesses excellent facilitation skills in the development of clinical briefing documents and a thorough understanding of healthcare processes. Whilst working in the NHS and subsequently in consulting, Mark has had significant experience in the planning and commissioning of facilities across the whole healthcare economy.

Mark Tacey is a biostatistician and senior research fellow, who is currently employed by the Department of Radiation Oncology at Austin Health in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, based at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre. In current and previous roles over the past 14 years following a career in the traffic and transport industry, Mark has provided statistical analysis support to clinicians, healthcare professionals and students on matters relating to study design, sample size and power estimation and statistical analysis. Specific statistical analysis techniques and methods employed include multivariate analysis based on various probability distributions and predictive modelling using a range of development and validation procedures; evaluation of diagnostic screening tools and development of precision estimation methods; time series analysis and survival / time to event analyses. Mark is an experienced user of Stata and has also used SPSS and SAS for past projects. Mark seeks to continue to develop and enhance his statistical analysis skills in response to requests from clinicians and researchers, whilst seeking project opportunities where his expertise can provide a difference in the quality and efficiency of medical and healthcare service provision.

Marta Czachorowska is an architect who dedicates her professional and academic pursuits to designing caring environments, including medical facilities, therapeutic settings, spas, and wellness centres. She is firm in her conviction in the restorative influence of well-crafted design. She believes in the healing power of good design. Marta advocates that thoughtfully planned urban areas and architectural structures can contribute significantly to the physical and emotional well-being of those living within them. Her exceptional work in designing a maternity ward for a gynaecological hospital was honoured with the prestigious Red Dot Design Award in 2023, and she also received acclaim by winning the "Designed for People" award from Gazeta Wyborcza's contest. Her insights on medical design have been featured in esteemed publications. Marta leads the creative team at m+design office. Visit mplusdesign.eu to explore more of her work.

Martin is a senior architect at P+HS, with 15 years of experience in the healthcare sector, collaborating with numerous NHS Trusts and private healthcare clients on the design and delivery of primary, acute, and specialist health facilities. Martin also serves as a Practice Healthcare Lead, actively promoting best practice in healthcare design. A valuable member of the team with a proven track record of successfully delivering schemes, ranging from GP surgeries and health centres to theatres, diagnostic centres, endoscopy units, and cancer care facilities. Notable schemes include the Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre, Glendon Wood Hospital, and Stokesley Health Centre.

Matthew is an architect, technologist and Principal at BVN, acknowledged for his cross-sector expertise and his ability to apply current and novel technologies and future of work knowledge to redefine spaces across industries such as health, education, and science. With a career spanning Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, North America, and the UK, Matthew now leads BVN’s UK Studio, bringing a global perspective to his work. Passionate about driving change, Matthew also steers many of BVN’s transformational and innovation initiatives, collaborating with universities, start-ups, and other architectural practices to expand the boundaries of what architecture can achieve. His work reflects a deep understanding of how insights from workplace design can inform and enhance other sectors, from healthcare to life sciences, creating environments that foster collaboration, adaptability, and human connection.

Currently pursuing a PhD in Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Hacettepe University, Ankara, Türkiye (2022 - present). Holds a Master’s degree from the same department at Hacettepe University (2019-2022) and a Bachelor’s degree from Bilkent University (2013-2018). Completed a research traineeship at Politecnico di Milano, Department of Design, in Milan, Italy (September - November 2022). Currently works as a Communications Specialist for SEECO, a European Union-funded project supporting social entrepreneurship and cohesion.

Prof Michael Barrett is a Professor of Information Systems & Innovation Studies, Vice Dean for Strategy and University Engagement at Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS), Fellow of Hughes Hall, Director of Cambridge Digital Innovation, and a Distinguished Visiting Professor of Innovation at the Stockholm School of Economics. Prof Barrett published in many top-tier IS (Information Systems) and Organisation journals, and has won several best paper awards at EGOS and the Academy of Management (AOM) and award winning teaching cases. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Information & Organization journal and is on the Advisory Board of the Journal of the Association of Information Systems. He has contributed to articles in The Economist, The Times and The Financial Post, and has served as an external examiner at Oxford University, the University of Edinburgh and the London School of Economics. Professor Barrett has served as a stream research lead for the Cambridge Digital Built Britain, on the Steering Board of the Cambridge Service Alliance and as a member of the Management Executive Group of the knowledge translation research group Collaborations for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care (CLAHRC).

Michael is an Associate Director of the practice, having joined COX in 1998. Michael deals in complex strategic problems and building types, aiming to distil their challenges into succinct, sensible design solutions. Michael specialises in health and research facility design, education master planning, and specialised precinct planning. Michael embraces each of these focus areas and engages clients in a strategic, far-sighted appraisal of each project opportunity. Michael’s work in these specific sectors has led to extensive experience in developing and initiating stakeholder consultation processes, and both functional and detailed services briefing. His experience is substantial across a range of areas both in Australian and overseas, including master planning, residential design, health, climate-specific façades/external envelope design development, and large steel structures. Michael is project lead for the New Shellharbour and Integrated Services project, a $722M capital works project delivering services upgrades across five distinct sites in the Illawarra region of NSW, on a new site south of Shellharbour. The project has a comprehensive range of objectives including high standards of contemporary care models, digital transformation, design excellence under the new Design Guide for Healthcare document jointly published by Health Infrastructure and the NSW Government Architect and strong engagement with the regional Indigenous population.

Michal is a seasoned leader, entrepreneur, and educator in design, sustainability, entrepreneurship, change management, and systematic thinking processes. Michal was the head of the Master’s Program for Design (M.Des) at Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem until October 2017. Currently, she manages the "Florence Program" – a design studio at the Soroka Medical Center in Beer Sheba, Israel. Before she joined the academic world, Michal played an important role in building the hi-tech scene in Israel and served as a VP in several hi-tech companies, tech incubators, and accelerators. She studied sociology and business at Hebrew University in Jerusalem and received her M.Sc. in urban and regional planning from Technion in Haifa.

Michèle Wheeler began her career as a nurse and has since become a globally recognised expert in healthcare systems, transformation of clinical services and project delivery. With more than 30 years’ experience, she has reported at government level, delivered system wide clinical change and led transformational construction programmes. She has overseen approximately 100 health service projects globally as both client and consultant, covering every phase of infrastructure delivery. Michèle has held multiple executive board-level leadership roles in the UK healthcare environment, is an accredited NHS Project Director, an APM fellow and a Chartered Project Professional. She brings experience in healthcare administration, planning and integration of clinical services, with a proven track record delivering cost savings and improving operational efficiencies within the public and private sectors across the UK, Asia and the Pacific. Her knowledge gained working as a nurse and wider, allows Michèle to quickly analyse complex challenges to shape sustainable clinical services that support communities and enable excellent healthcare outcomes. Michèle uses her extensive sector knowledge to support transformational healthcare delivery.

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Milica Vujovic is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Architecture and Planning at TU Wien, where she teaches courses on the advanced design of data-informed design and social infrastructure. With an interest in evidence-based design, Milica's research integrates computer science, data science, and mechatronics principles to inform architectural practices through scientific methodologies. Her expertise is gathering, processing, analysing, and visualising data using contemporary methods and tools. Milica's previous research projects have involved deploying multimodal sensor systems to collect data on human behaviour, enabling a deeper understanding of the environmental impacts on different behavioural patterns. Additionally, she has explored environmental characteristics and developed methods to detect and measure their influences. Milica is also actively involved in interdisciplinary research collaborations. One of them is the Sustainable and Healthy Environments (SHE) Lab at the Melbourne School of Design. Together, they work on projects integrating Internet of Things (IoT) devices and novel data acquisition techniques in office environments. These collaborations underscore commitment to advancing sustainable and health-conscious design practices through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge research methodologies. In addition to her teaching and research, Milica serves as the head of the Spatial Interest Group “Knowledge Discovery in Architecture” at the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (CAIML) at TU Wien. In this role, she drives initiatives to leverage AI and machine learning techniques to address spatial design challenges and enhance architectural practices. Through her multifaceted roles in teaching, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration, Milica is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of architectural innovation and promoting sustainable, human-centric design solutions.

Milos Petkovic, Senior Architectural Technologist, [Nature + Nurture] integrated design principles in healthcare architecture, enhancing occupant well-being while delivering value through holistic human-centered design.

Miranda is a Master of Health Sciences candidate at the University of Toronto, in the Translational Research Program, focusing on finding creative solutions to patient centric problems. Fascinated by seeing problems through multiple lenses Miranda completed a Bachelor Arts Honours double majoring in psychology and biology at Carleton University. Miranda has worked on a variety of different research projects that reflect her curiosity for numerous topics ranging from psychhophysiology to hematology to paediatrics. She is keen on mobilizing knowledge to help those that need it but cannot readily access it and promoting holistic healthcare. Her current research focuses on pediatric validated pain assessment tools which coincides with her volunteer work at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) in the emergency department. Interacting one-on-one with patients has given her the unique opportunity to hear their stories instead of reading a case transcribed by a secondary source.

Monique van Dijk currently works as a Professor in Nursing Science at the Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatric Surgery, Erasmus MC. Monique does research in pain assessment in preverbal and nonverba patients, clinimetrics, nursing topics, patient safety and trauma. She and her group currently evaluate the effect of 100% single rooms in the adult hospital with a focus on patient safety (e.g. fall incidents), quality of care (e.g. sleep quality, perceived quality of care by patients) and the impact on health care professionals.

Dr. Farooqi received his Internal Medicine training in New York and then did his Endocrine Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. He is US Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology and is a Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology as well as the American College of Physicians. His passions include teaching, and he was a Clinical Associate Professor at the USF College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida. He has won multiple awards for teaching. He has also been recognized by the ADA and the NCQA for the quality of care he provides. Initially he joined the Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate in Florida and worked there for a decade as the Medical Director. After he set up a highly successful Joslin affiliate in Safety Harbor, Florida he was selected by Joslin to lead the team that was responsible for setting up the state-of-the-art Joslin Diabetes Center Affiliate at Dubai Health Authority. He is now working on a major expansion of this Center which has now been renamed as the Dubai Diabetes Center.

Natalie is an architect, specialist health facility planner and Director at Studio STH. Well regarded across the industry with a professional approach to delivery, Natalie’s active involvement across all design phases has created high quality healthcare architecture. A tenacious approach to project delivery combined with an extensive knowledge of current healthcare, aged care healthcare trends has produced innovative and high-quality solutions in the Healthcare sector in Australia and Internationally. Particular areas of expertise include: • Healthcare Architecture • Innovation in Psychiatric Care design • Facility planning for acute and sub-acute healthcare • Client briefing • Masterplanning, feasibility studies and business cases • Healthcare projects ranging from community hospitals and freestanding medical centres to large tertiary teaching hospitals and specialist centres • International expertise including Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and New Zealand Natalie particularly enjoys mentoring emerging architects, and generously shares her knowledge and expertise with others to support future success. There are many graduate architects across Australia and Internationally who have benefitted from Natalie’s guidance. Natalie’s 27 years of experience includes briefing, design, facility planning and coordination of projects with complex requirements. Her comprehensive skill base, precise attention to detail and engaging stakeholder communications, ensures continuity and commitment throughout all stages of the design journey.

Nazanin Ganjehzadeh is a PhD pre-candidate in Architecture, Landscape, and Design at the University of Toronto. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering from Hakim Sabzevari University and a Master’s degree in Architectural Technology and Computational Design from Pars University of Art and Architecture. Nazanin is passionate about the relationship between architectural design and human wellbeing. Her research focuses on examining the impact of light on health, sleep patterns, and circadian rhythms. Utilizing sensor-based and simulation technology, her work aims to understand how daily light exposure affects mood, cognitive performance, and overall health. Her research evaluates existing lighting standards through the lens of daily life by understanding how real-world conditions interact with human wellbeing.

Neil brings a breadth of large-project experience across the UK, Australia, and Asia to his role as Co-CEO and Principal at BVN. He is steadfast in his mission to embed regenerative practices into the core of BVN’s work across all sectors, delivering changes in how we work - his leadership ensures sustainability is not just a goal but an implicit part of the studio's approach. Neil is committed to driving innovation within the design process, collaborating with clients, communities, and stakeholders to uncover unique, forward-thinking solutions to longstanding challenges. Renowned for his expertise in design management, he has successfully delivered large-scale, technically complex hospital projects, inspiring confidence in his ability to align and elevate the contributions of diverse, multidisciplinary teams. Under Neil's joint-leadership, BVN strives to set benchmarks in health design and sustainability, shaping a more resilient future.

Neil qualified as an architect in 1995, having started his degree at North East London Polytechnic in 1985. He is a Chartered Member of the RIBA, and has worked at HLM Architects in Sheffield since leaving full-time education. Heading up HLM’s Healthcare Team both nationally and internationally, he has a detailed knowledge of this specialist sector, working on a spectrum of projects, from small refurbishments through to multi-million-pound facilities.

Nicola is an experienced health planning and business case development consultant with a previous background of 8 years construction project management. Nicola is the the Deputy Programme Director for the NHP Healthier Futures Programme at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. She brings a wholistic understanding of the full development journey of capital projects from investment justification through design to construction which is invaluable in ensuring all project elements and risks are clearly articulated and managed throughout a project. Nicola is adept at managing diverse stakeholders at all levels of an organisation, facilitating workshops (e.g. clinical, benefits, risks), identifying the key factors which will underpin capital investment and driving projects through to completion, particularly where projects are time constrained. She has a keen interest in the mechanisms to improve clinical productivity releasing more time to care, improving standardisation within health care, the role of digital in the future of healthcare and design elements which improve patient experience and outcomes and can improve staff and carer experience and wellbeing. She has worked on a wide range of acute, community and mental health schemes where she has built strong relationships with the project teams.

Niki is an educator in regenerative fashion and textiles, fashion activist and artist. Co-Founder of Fashion Revolution Scotland in 2014. Her work centres around regenerative design and creating with zero waste through clothing commons. Creating value through nature centred design thinking and creative practice. She is a Lecturer in Design at Edinburgh College of Art, Edinburgh University a researcher in regenerative textile systems and a community workshop facilitator at Remode Youth and The Kings Foundation's Future Textiles Programme.

Dr Nirit Pilosof is an architect and researcher exploring the intersection of Healthcare, Technology, and Architecture. She is a Faculty Member at the Coller School of Management, Tel Aviv University, and an Associate of Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) at the University of Cambridge in the UK. She is also Head of Research in Healthcare Transformation at Sheba Medical Centre, a Fellow of Cambridge Digital Innovation (CDI) at the University of Cambridge, and the Executive Member of Israel at the International Union of Architects (UIA) Public Health Group. Dr Pilosof holds a PhD from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, a Post-Professional M.Arch from McGill University, and an Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC) from the Center for Health Design in the USA. She gained experience in the design process of major medical facilities as a project manager at leading architecture firms in Israel and Canada and won international awards, including the prestige's American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architects for Health award, the American Hospital Association (AHA) graduate fellowship, The McGill Graduate fellowship, and the Azrieli Foundation fellowship.

My academic and professional background includes the fields of physiology, medicine, design, human engineering, and management, including PhD in Medical Sciences (Neurophysiology), M. Sc in Industrial Design, chairing Industrial Design programs, Directing Research Unit of the Israeli Naval Medical Institute leading applied and basic research on performance in extreme environments, visiting Prof. at IUAV, Italy, and mentor at the BIODesign Rambam- Stanford program. My multidisciplinary background enables the integration of diverse disciplines, the transfer of technology and research methods across fields, and the application of bioconvergence principles. This approach allows me to design health-promoting environments and address the needs of an aging population and climate change through customized design solutions. My main Research Areas include: • Design and Human Factors in Healthcare: Medical technology, transfer of technology, Smart Home, Digital Health (EMR), hospital design, Operating Room of the Future, Biosensors • Personalized Design: Design for older adults and special needs, multisensory design, Natural User Interface. • Human Factors and Design in Extreme conditions: design for disaster and climate change, high pressures (diving and underwater), stressful environments (operating room), underwater architecture (Aquatecture), deployable hospitals • Evidence Based Design (EBD) Methodologies: Developing quantitative measures for design research, experiments ‘in the wild.’

Dr. Omar Huerta is a Lecturer in the School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Leeds. His research interests focus on the development of advanced mechanical systems, including applications in biomedical and healthcare fields. He works at the interface of mechanical design, control systems, and human-centered technologies to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes

Prof. Dr. Ozgur Dincyurek was born in Famagusta in 1974. He is currently a Full Professor of Architecture at Eastern Mediterranean University. He has a MS in Architecture Program and a Ph.D. in Architectural Design History and Theory. His specific areas of expertise are architectural design, environmental design, sustainability, and vernacular architecture studies. He has given lectures related to the interplay between human beings and environment for more than 15 years. He has publications in vernacular architecture and sustainability studies at both national and international levels. Besides his academic works, he has been awarded a Fulbright Short term Training Scholarship (1999), Fulbright Visiting Scholarship (2008), and European Commission Scholarship for the Turkish Cypriot Programme (2009). He is the founding chair of the International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture, and Urbanism, INTBAU Cyprus Chapter. He is also a voting member of INTBAU College of Chapters.

Paul A. Rodgers is Professor of Design at the University of Strathclyde, Department of Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management (DMEM). Prior to joining the University of Strathclyde, he held Professorial positions at Imagination, Lancaster University and Northumbria University School of Design. Earlier, he was Reader in Design at Edinburgh Napier University and a postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge’s Engineering Design Centre. He has over 25 years of experience in product design research and is the author of more than 170 papers and 16 books including The Routledge Companion to Design Research (1st and 2nd editions). His books have been translated into several languages including Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Taiwanese. His current research interests explore the discipline of design and how disruptive design interventions can enact positive change in health and social care and elsewhere. He is the Principal Investigator of Design HOPES – an AHRC-funded Green Transition Ecosystem Hub.

Porus is a Principal and regional lead for the Carbon Impact Team at Stantec. He leads a multidisciplinary group of engineers and technologists, focusing on high-performance, carbon neutral, and regenerative built environments. Porus has a Master’s of Science in Building Design and Climatic Responsive Architecture from Arizona State University. He has over seventeen years of experience in the building industry and has worked on some of the largest net zero projects in the world. He has served as Project Manager on numerous high-performance carbon neutral projects and has provided leadership and a thorough understanding of energy and thermal systems. Porus’ passion extends to regenerative development, something he believes is transformational to the concept of sustainability itself.

Rahaf Alharbey is a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Leeds. Her research focuses on healthcare design systems, where she employs an integrated framework to bridge the gap between technical and social factors in healthcare delivery. Rahaf's work aims to develop solutions that enhance chronic disease management, particularly for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, by considering both the technical and socio-cultural aspects that affect patient care and outcomes.

Dr. Rakefet Yoeli-Ulman is the Medical Director of the High-Risk Pregnancy Ward at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sheba Medical Center in Israel, affiliated with The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at Tel Aviv University.

Rana Abdelkader, M.Sc. is an architect and urban designer. She is currently pursuing her doctorate in Architecture at the Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (DLGS), a joint program between TUD Dresden University of Technology and Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development, since 2023. From 2018 to 2023, Rana held teaching positions at GUC Cairo, GIU Berlin, and Coventry University’s Egypt branch. In late 2024, she worked as research assistant at the Chair of Social and Healthcare Buildings and Design, TU Dresden. Her research focuses on transforming university campuses into health-promoting catalysts through design strategies, using them as experimental settings to cultivate healthier environments and promote healthy sustainable urban development.

Associate Professor Rebecca Jessup is currently the Director of the Victorian Centre for Virtual Health Research and Acting Director of Research at Northern Health. Rebecca is an expert in health literacy, and her research focuses on different types of interventions to improve health literacy and communication, access to care, including digital interventions and health navigators. Rebecca led a Workforce Training and Innovation project with Medibank and Swinburne to develop a new Certificate III in Community Services focused on the role of health navigators.

BIO – Rebecca MacDonald, M.Arch, EDAC, Principal Rebecca advocates passionately for human-centred design, directing her expertise towards planning and crafting healthcare facilities that cultivate wellness and inspiration. She is dedicated to enhancing the healthcare experience for patients and staff through meticulous study of existing practices and seamless integration of innovative solutions, design elements, and processes. With a unique background as both a client and a consultant, Rebecca brings invaluable insights to the strategic challenges faced by healthcare clients. Her exceptional ability to connect with clients and foster collaborative engagement among all project stakeholders is a testament to her proficiency. Rebecca has made significant contributions during critical project phases, including clinical planning and conceptual design across various DBFM projects during the RFQ and pursuit stages.

Rebecca Repa is the Executive Vice President of Clinical Support and Performance, University Health Network (UHN). Her portfolio includes responsibility for Altum Health, Commercial Strategy, FM-PRO (Facilities Management – Planning, Redevelopment & Operations), Hospital Accreditation, Infection Prevention and Control, the Joint Department of Medical Imaging, the Laboratory Medicine Program, Performance, Pharmacy and the Office of Stewardship and Sustainability. Rebecca has an Honours Degree in Psychology and a Master of Business Administration from the Michael G. DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. She also holds a Part-time Associate Professor appointment within the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University. Her academic interests include Strategy Development in Complex Systems and Executive Coaching for high performance. Rebecca is a Board Member with International Outreach Program at St. Joseph’s System and is past Chair of the YMCA of Hamilton, Burlington and Brantford and a recent Board Director for Albright Long Term Care.

Reece bio: Reece is an experienced healthcare professional who has experience in working with many strategic projects ranging from clinical and estates development, data exploration and analysis of health systems. Reece’s key skills are in design development, analysis of clinical data and engagement with stakeholders. During his time at Lexica, Reece has supported the Healthcare Strategy and Planning team with brief and business case development, clinical and estates strategies and utilisation measurement. His experience ranges across acute, community and mental health services across London, the wider UK and internationally.

Renuka Singh is an architect and urban designer interested in how the physical environment affects healthcare experiences of children and families in a Pediatric Healthcare Environment. Her specific areas of expertise include children’s environments (healthcare, playscapes), environmental stressors, environment-behaviour research, evidence-based design, design for health and wellbeing, healthcare architecture, universal/inclusive design.

Registered since 2009, Ripeka is a practicing architect specialising in the delivery of public buildings. Her built work spans justice, adult education, community and health sectors. Ripeka’s enduring research interest lies in the civic realm as a communication field. In 2021, Ripeka commenced a Doctor of Philosophy (by research) at the University of Melbourne. Her scholarly contribution comes at the nexus of theory and practice in a time of superdiversity and the ecological reckoning.

As a Director with Parkin, Robin is an experienced health care architect who has worked on a wide range of projects across Canada for more than 30 years. He is passionate about healthcare and uses his leadership skills to guide complex projects to successful outcomes. Robin is an enthusiastic advocate for evidence-based design and is an EDAC and LEED accredited professional, leading recent healthcare projects in Ontario, Atlantic Canada, and British Columbia. Recently nominated as a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, Robin’s expertise is recognized on a national level where he serves as the vice-chair of the Canadian Standards Association Technical Committee for Health Care Facilities. He’s also an active member of several CSA healthcare design subcommittees, including Z-8000 for Canadian healthcare facility design and other standards including wayfinding, area measurement, and design studies and post-occupancy evaluation.

Pediatric Surgeon with initial training from AIIMS, New Delhi. Advanced fellowship in Laparoscopic and Robotic Pediatric Surgery. My research focus is on biomarkers in Congenital Anomalies of Kidney and Urinary Tract (CAKUT).

Ms. Sahar Ahmadpour is a dedicated Design Coordinator specializing in Healthcare Design, with over 8 years of experience in architecture and evidence-based healthcare design. Passionate about integrating research with practice, Sahar creates innovative, patient-centered environments that improve outcomes and operational efficiency. Sahar’s research focuses on under-studied aspects of healthcare environments, including trauma centers and emergency departments, with an emphasis on efficiency, workflow, and innovation. By incorporating advanced technologies to enhance patient outcomes and experiences throughout their health journeys, Sahar has developed strategies that redefine healthcare spaces. Her contributions include design research and the development of healthcare design guidelines informed by rigorous evidence-based studies. With a Master of Healthcare Design from Kent State University, a Master of Science in Human-Centered Interaction Design from Harrisburg University, and EDAC certification, Sahar combines academic excellence with practical expertise. She has significantly contributed to the body of knowledge in healthcare design through peer-reviewed journal publications and presentations at international conferences, advancing innovative approaches to healthcare environments. Currently, at HGA Architects and Engineers, Sahar collaborates with healthcare stakeholders to translate operational models into architectural and medical plans that align with client needs and regulatory standards. From data collection and conceptual design to execution, she ensures projects are delivered efficiently, meeting and exceeding client expectations. Driven by a vision to advance healthcare design through innovation, Sahar is committed to creating environments that enhance patient experiences, optimize workflows, and set new benchmarks in healthcare design excellence.

Dr Sarah Bowyer is an experienced dietitian nutritionist with a history of working in the public, private and third sector.

I teach advertising at UAL. As Outstanding Lecturer of the Year 2024 and with over ten years of experience as a Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing at University of Winchester, I teach and mentor BA and MSc students in the principles and practices of creative marketing, design thinking, brand strategy, advertising and digital marketing. I am passionate about inspiring rich user experiences and teamwork within creative learning spaces, user-centred projects, and design-led initiatives. I am also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a HubSpot Content Marketing and Google agile certified professional and trained designer. I conduct empirical research on the design of spaces for human value, bringing together conversations around design thinking and well-being. I also collaborate with various external parties, such as SMEs, educators, and freelancers, to create new opportunities and solutions for clients and students. I have facilitated many workshops as an expert speaker as part of the Help 2 Grow programme, sharing my insights and skills on user-centred design, service design, branding, empathy, place cultures, user stories, and customer journeys. I am a commercially adept and energetic team member with unique creative skills and a vision to drive change and innovation.

Dr Sarah Thomas is a Physician specialising in General and Acute Medicine, with a background in metropolitan, rural, remote and Indigenous health. She is passionate about the provision of health equity, and high value personalised healthcare. She provides medical leadership and consultation for public health programs providing care for patients in the community, believing that being "safe at home" has the greatest positive impact on a patient's life. She works closely with the Northern Health High-Reliability Organisation (HRO) Team to turn concerns into opportunities to bring on impactful change.

Setareh Aghamohammad is a Master of Health Science (MHSc) candidate in Translational Research at the University of Toronto with a background in Biochemistry and Physiology. Passionate about advancing equitable healthcare, she bridges research, technology, and community engagement to design impactful interventions. As a co-investigator, Setareh collaborates with diverse stakeholders and employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to address health challenges. Her experiences working with underserved populations inspire her commitment to improving access to health tools. Aspiring to a career in health law, she aims to empower communities and drive innovation in healthcare.

Shayan Novin is a Master’s candidate in the Translational Research Program at the University of Toronto. He holds a Bachelor’s of Health Sciences degree from McMaster University. Shayan is interested in improving HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention through system-level changes to care.

Shira is an urban development planner and social anthropologist focusing on delivering place-based spatial and social sustainability. As part of Ramboll’s Regenerative Cities Team, she leads on urban wellbeing strategies for liveable and resilient urban environments that sustain both human and planetary health. She develops and supports the implementation of strategies based on integrated and vulnerability-sensitive development, design for behaviour change, and local social value approaches. Shira holds a doctorate from the Future of Cities programme at the University of Oxford. She sits on the Advisory Board for the University of Birmingham’s Centre for Urban Wellbeing and delivers an annual talk for the University College London’s MSc Health in Urban Development and the University of Cambridge’s Future of Roads Programme.

Shlomit Bauman holds an MSc and PhD in Industrial Design from the Architecture & Town Planning Faculty at the Technion in Haifa, Israel. Her research explores the interrelationship between design and technology, with a particular focus on relations between nanotechnology and design. Her last research deals with responsive, interactive environments in domestic spaces, (a user-centered approach). Bauman is a senior lecturer in the Industrial Design Department at the Holon Institute of Technology (HIT). She is also the head curator of the Benyamini Contemporary Ceramics Center in Tel Aviv. Shlomit Bauman's background includes research on design and craft, examining cultural, technological, traditional, and methodological aspects. Her studio work encompasses a range of activities, including academic research, art, design, curating, and education, reflecting her integrated approach to these fields.

Silvia Briani, born in 1961, is a doctor who graduated from the University of Florence in 1990, specialist in Public Health. During her career she has always worked in public hospital management and organization. She has been director of several Tuscan hospitals, healthcare director of high Complexity Hospital in Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Senese, then Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana. Since 2017 she has been General Director of the Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana.

Stephanie, Principal at BVN Architecture, is a recognised leader in healthcare design, known for her innovative and engaging approach to creating transformative environments. Stephanie brings a wealth of experience spanning major healthcare projects across Australia and Asia, showcasing a deep understanding of the strategies and processes underpinning successful outcomes in diverse cultural contexts. A seasoned expert in briefing, designing, and delivering complex projects, Stephanie's work reflects her passion for crafting innovative spaces that resonate with their occupants. Her ability to translate complex requirements into simple, intuitive solutions stems from a personalised approach to design and a curious mindset that seeks to challenge the status quo. Stephanie’s extensive portfolio includes state-of-the-art hospitals and cutting-edge research facilities, where she integrates advanced medical technologies with sustainable design principles.

I have over 38 years of healthcare experience initially starting my career as a Registered General Nurse then working across many diverse clinical and leadership roles prior to moving to my current post as Clinical Programme Manager at NHS Golden Jubilee Hospital. I have a keen interest in improvement and adopting new and innovative approaches to enhance patient care and outcomes; this has been integral in delivering a facility to support the growing healthcare needs as part of the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centre Programme. My current role oversees the expansion of Elective Services for Golden Jubilee National Hospital. Leading on: Innovative patient and staff pathways Managing design processes in new and refurbished projects Managing complex clinical programs Workforce planning Overseeing and managing Operational Commissioning

Josiane Carine Tantchou is an anthropologist specializing in health, urban studies, and the socio-political dynamics of care systems in Africa. Her interdisciplinary research explores the intersection of healthcare facility design, mental health, and community well-being, with a particular focus on how spatial and socio-political contexts shape access to and delivery of care.

Dr. Dora Mavridou is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the BEng Engineering Management Top-Up program in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, within the Faculty of Technology at the University of Portsmouth. Her teaching expertise includes Engineering Practice, Sustainable and Environmental Management, and Design. Her research interests focus on Building Optimisation, Inclusive Design, Sustainability, Environmental Design, and Social Sustainability. She is particularly passionate about exploring ways to maximize value while minimizing waste. Dr. Mavridou has over a decade of industry experience as a chartered engineer, specializing in engineering design and project management. She graduated from the School of Architectural Engineering at Democritus University of Thrace, Greece, in 2006. She later earned an MA in Lighting Design from the School of Applied Arts and Sustainable Design at Hellenic Open University in 2017 and a PhD from Democritus University of Thrace, where her research focused on optimizing industrial buildings through sustainability and lean thinking. Additionally, she holds a PGCert Diploma in Higher Education from the University of Portsmouth. Throughout her career, she has worked on engineering projects across various European countries, including the UK, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Greece.

Timothy D. Rossi is the founder of Architectural Medicine LLC and has worked in the field of healthy, green, and sustainable architecture for almost three decades. From his days as an architectural engineering student to his current role as CEO of Architectural Medicine, he has continued to develop systems supporting health and wellness in the built environment. He has authored two books, Architectural Medicine®, published in 2020, and The Architectural Doctor®, published in 2022. His current focus includes the development of ARxMD®, the Architectural Medicine Software Solution, and continuing his work on the Architectural Medicine System (AMS). This system bridges the fields of healthcare and architecture. Currently based in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico, he enjoys taking landscape photography and playing music when he is not working and writing. He also enjoys playing sports and volunteers with local and national health IT and sports organizations.

Working at the intersection of architecture and neuroscience, Tye Farrow is a world-recognized pioneer tackling how what we create either gives or cause health. With award-winning projects around the globe that enact salutogenic design - design that actively incites health - he is the first Canadian architect to have earned a Master of Neuroscience Applied to Architecture (University of Venice Iuav), and has a Master of Architecture in Urban Design (Harvard University), and a Bachelor of Architecture degree (University of Toronto). Tye is a sought-after speaker who has presented to respected organizations and universities in over forty-five cities on six continents, including the Salk Institute, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Stanford University Medical School, The Mayo Clinic, and The Cleveland Clinic, and has been called a global leader making “a significant contribution to health and humanity through the medium of architecture.” His bestselling book, Constructing Health: How the Built Environment Enhances Your Mind’s Health, explores how our mind, and its various sensory systems, interacts with our built environment to create the conditions of which we can thrive and prosper, bridges the gap in knowledge between the therapeutic medical world, the design community, and public, to reveal how the intentional shaping of our environment can support our physical and neurological well-being. Acclaimed by both professional and public critics, the book has been described as “a landmark work that will undoubtedly influence the future of architectural design.”

Vanessa manages Holistic sustainability services in Stantec’s Carbon Impact group. She has spent the last 2 decades managing green building and sustainability projects across a wide range of sectors including healthcare, laboratories, commercial buildings, mixed-use developments and city masterplans. She is a well-known and respected thought leader on sustainability frameworks such as LEED, WELL and Fitwel and is committed to working with project teams to integrate principles of health, well-being, and regenerative development. She also has a wealth of expertise in environmental consulting and management services, having partnered with various government authorities in the development of green building code regulations. Vanessa has served on various U.S. Green Building Council committees at the local and national level.

Viduni Dedduwa Pathirana is a final-year Master of Architecture (M.Arch) student at Liverpool John Moores University, UK. She completed her Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture at the same institution in 2022. Viduni has professional experience as an Assistant Architect at Dinuk Senanayake Associates, Sri Lanka, where she was involved in several healthcare design projects. She is also an Advanced Green Building Professional accredited by the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka. Her research primarily focuses on spatial design for health and well-being, with a particular interest in stroke care environments. Viduni has published multiple research papers and actively explores how architectural design can contribute to healthcare and patient recovery. Passionate about integrating research-driven solutions into practice, she aims to develop innovative, sustainable, and patient-centered healthcare environments.

De Zoysa W ( MBBS,MD) is a consultant physician who currently serve as a senior lecturer in Medicine, in University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Her research interests are noncommunicable diseases and geriatric care. De Zoysa W has been the supervisor to get ethical clearance. She has also reviewed and edited the manuscript.

Whitney is a Partner and Regional Practice Director for Health in the South-Central Region for HKS, while officing in Houston. With over 25 years of experience in health, her work focuses on the experience of humans in the built environment. Her fresh ideas draw from her team of designers and planners working on academic health projects, creating a collaborative balanced approach. She is a leading voice for the healthcare in architecture and has served as the Chair for the American Institute of Architects Committee on Architecture for Health in Houston. She is also a Founding Board Member of Women in Healthcare, has served as sponsorship chair and currently holds a position on the National Advisory Council. Whitey was awarded the 2017 AIA Presidential Citation Award for her work with the AIA and is a passionate advocate for her work with Citizen HKS, which is a public-interest design initiative that enables HKS employees to dedicate company time and resources to help communities in need.

Bill Hercules empowers healthcare leadership teams to shape their future places of care. Having planned and/or executed architecture totaling more than 35msf and $13Bpv, Bill’s bold cross-disciplinary ideation accelerates mission alignment and attracts the future. Almost 12 years ago, Bill founded WJH Health, a global consultancy that resolves the place of care at the nexus of mission, performance, and experience. His passion for applied learning has elevated him to be the only practicing global triple-Fellow in the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA), and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). He is a global expert in healthcare design with more than 160 printed and spoken publications and supported more than 50 professionals in pursuit of advanced fellowships and certifications. He was recently elected to AIA’s College of Fellows Executive Committee to serve as bursar and will eventually serve as its chancellor in 2028 and is past president of the ACHA and recently led the Well-being study for the national AIA Strategic Council which led to the passage of the national AIA Health and Wellbeing Policy resolution and leads an award-winning research team pioneering the intersection of design and bioethics.

Dr. Yaara Welcman is a researcher interested in digital transformation, healthcare innovation, and artificial intelligence, focusing on their impact on the labour market. Her doctoral research examined trading floors and algorithmic trading, exploring how these technologies reshape the profession of traders and introduce new dimensions of uncertainty. In her broader academic work, Dr. Welcman investigates the adoption of emerging technologies and the collective response to technological change. She is particularly interested in the dynamics of technology implementation and its societal implications, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with innovation. Currently, Dr. Welcman is part of the research team at the Cambridge Digital Innovation Centre at the University of Cambridge. Her work focuses on "the hospital of the future," where she explores innovative models in the healthcare sector to address the evolving demands of the healthcare systems.

Yim Eng Ng (Y E) is a registered architect and a fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects, with over 18 years of experience in delivering heritage, health and aged care projects in Australia, China and Singapore. She is an Associate Principal at Architectus Conrad Gargett and has worked on projects in cross-cultural contexts, including the Mount Isa Hospital Redevelopment, Jimbelunga Nursing Centre and Nareeba Moopi Moopi Pa Aged Care Hostel on North Stradbroke Island. Yim Eng (Y E) was awarded a PhD from The University of Queensland in 2023. Her research uses a case study approach to examine design considerations for Indigenous residents in aged care homes. Y E is passionate about creating age inclusive spaces and culturally responsive spaces. She is part of AAG, EDRA the DIA and has been a sessional tutor at The University of Queensland. Y E regularly contributes to the architecture community through talks and publications

Ziyan Hossain is the co-founder of Method Collective, a design studio, and the award-winning Space for Grief initiative. As a designer, his practice sits at the intersection of systems thinking, life-centred design, strategic foresight, and art, with a focus on creating empathetic and resilient solutions across wellness, healthcare, culture, and urban design. His work spans collaborations with Health Canada, the National Health Service (UK), and the City of Toronto, including cultural analyses, design updates for Toronto City Hall, and operational mapping for Curling Canada. Ziyan has also improved service systems for the Federal Courts of Canada and explored science and art intersections, including consulting on user experience for Eventide Audio’s acclaimed H9 and H90 pedals.

Zoe Lambert is a Master’s candidate in the Translational Research Program at the University of Toronto with a background in Physiology, Evolutionary Anthropology, and Medical Anthropology. Their interests are in health equity and the impact of health communication and outreach on 2SLGBTQ patient’s experiences of health and care.