Welcome to the International Academy for Design and Health
The International Academy for Design & Health is a global, interdisciplinary knowledge community dedicated to the stimulation and application of research concerning the interaction between design, health, science & culture.
 Providing a highly visible global forum for an ongoing exchange of research findings among scientists, designers and industry, we work in close partnership with our international network of governments, universities and commercial organisations to promote human health, wellbeing and quality of life through environmental design.
The centrepiece of our activities is the 7th Design & Health World Congress & Exhibition, scheduled to be held in Boston, USA from 6-10 July and organised in partnership with the American Institute of Architects, Academy of Architecture for Health. Click here to download the Call for Papers and to submit an abstract to the scientific committee.
 Elderly Care by Design 2010 is a new international symposium and workshop launched to examine how investment in the design of environments for older people, from nursing and care homes, hospitals, domestic and residential environments to facilities for the end of life, can support independent living, health and wellbeing.
The UK's Acting National Clinical Director for Older People, Dr Finbarr Martin will lead an internationally renowned panel of speakers on 18 February at London South Bank University. Click on the logo for more detail and to download the programme and registration form.
Organisation & People
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Partners & Corporate Membership
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Our executive and international advisory boards represents an interdisciplinary network that includes experts from all over the world
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Our partners include government organisations, public sector providers, professional associations, trade bodies and commercial industry |
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Education & Training
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Research & Science
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Learn about our post-graduate and executive education programmes, including the Design & Health International Masters Degree
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Our global research initiative brings universities and industry together to address the keynote issues facing the healthcare design sector |
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Media & Publishing
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Conferences & Events
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Design & Health is a prolific publisher of research papers, books and journals, including the influential World Health Design journal
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Learn more about the 7th World Congress for Design & Health in Boston, USA in 2011, and our regional international symposium |
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Advocacy & Awards
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Consultancy
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Learn about our work to influence design standards and guidelines, through initiatives such as the Design & Health International Awards |
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We can provide architectural consultancy & design review to health clients and governments, or connect you to the leading experts in the field |
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