Global gathering in Singapore

Researchers and practitioners from 30 different countries came together in Singapore last month to hear world experts present leading edge research papers and case studies of benchmark healthcare facilities at the 6th Design & Health World Congress.

Held at the Ritz Carlton Millenia, the congress is the foremost event in the world promoting interdisciplinary research and practice in the development of healthcare environments. Despite the impact of the global economic recession and fears over the spread of the H1N1 virus, delegate numbers improved by 20% on previous congresses, as they heard global figures from the healthcare sector, such as Singapore Minister for Health, Mr Khaw Boon Wan and Lord Nigel Crisp, former chief executive of the NHS speak about the role of design and architecture in shaping global health systems.

The congress also hosted this year’s Design & Health International Academy Awards, which recognised and rewarded winning projects from Australia, Italy, Finland, Canada, the US and the UK in a prestigious ceremony and gala dinner on the final evening of the event.

For a review of the congress, click here

Click here for the award finalists and winners

Click here for a slideshow with pictures from the event