Architects For Health

It is with huge sadness that we share the news of the recent death of Paul Murphy. A stalwart of Architects for Health for many years, he was an active, thoughtful and eternally cheerful member of the Executive Committee, holding the post of Secretary from 2010 to 2020. His contribution to the Student Design Awards in particular, was exceptional. He was always on hand to help, inspire and educate the next generation of healthcare architects. Reflecting on Paul's contribution, AfH Chair Jaime Bishop said: "Paul has been a constant presence in the Architects for Health ranks since I joined in the mid-2000's; always charming, ever curious, thoughtful, and life loving. These qualities, which he possessed in abundance, were reflected in his architecture, equally elegant and clever, despite the often clunky and technically demanding nature of the sector. His unwavering commitment to our shared causes, whether as an executive member, secretary, or more recently as an exemplary and engaged member, has left a lasting impact. Beyond all of this, Paul was a friend—warm, generous, and supportive. Architects for Health owes Paul a great debt, and I'm sure I speak for many of our members when I say he will be deeply and dearly missed." Friends and colleagues at Avanti Architects added: "Paul was a much loved member of the Avanti family – a born talent who excelled in every aspect of an architect's craft. His death is a devastating loss, not only to our practice but to the profession as a whole. He will be long and fondly remembered for his warmth and humour and we send our heart-felt condolences to his family and his many friends." We will all miss Paul greatly and our thoughts go to his wife Fiona and daughters Elizabeth and Aoife. // Image courtesy of Joe Duggan

We're delighted to be back and looking forward to a packed programme of events for 2025! First up is a 'MIND' stream webinar -open to both AfH #Members and non-members alike. Joining Martin Jones (Director and Artist at Art in Site) to discuss how arts in hospitals are changing to become more staff focused, evidence based and professional, are: 🎨Laura Waters - Head of Arts, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton | Director, National Arts in Hospitals Network 🎨Jane Willis - Director, Willis Newson | Arts and Health Consultant 🎨Victoria Bates - Associate Professor in Modern Medical History, University of Bristol | Sensing Spaces of Healthcare This event takes place online via zoom, on Thursday 30th January at 12:00 midday GMT. Book your place here: https://lnkd.in/e7WgQpBi #architectsforhealth #AfH2025

We're delighted to be an event partner to the upcoming SALUS Global Knowledge Exchange Future Health 2025 International Symposium: Health Policy, Planning & Investment, and EHD Champions Awards Dinner. The event takes place at The King's Fund on Wednesday 12th February and we are particularly looking forward to the Champions Awards, which celebrate 10 years of the European Healthcare Design Congress and 20 years since the creation of Integrated Health Projects (Sir Robert McAlpine | VINCI), lead sponsor for the European Design Congress. The EHD Awards were the brainchild of Architects for Health and remain core to our work as an organisation - championing excellence in the design of healthcare environments. Registration is open now and the early bird discount applies until the 18th February! https://lnkd.in/e6BWcvQy

There's still time to book your place on our last event of the year - our MATTER stream webinar, 'Timber in healthcare construction' - which takes place on Wednesday 4th December at 12.00midday (GMT). Joining host Alice Green of Arcadis are Sophie Crocker, ARB, EDAC, WELL AP of White Arkitekter, and Jeff Mosher of HDR. This webinar is open to both #AfH members and non-members to attend. Please book your place at: https://lnkd.in/ek6KHjkx Don't miss out!

What a brilliant end to the AfH year with our last in-person event of 2024 - our much loved 20x2 event kindly sponsored and hosted by Tarkett. A packed room of AfH members were treated to a high quality (and highly entertaining) series of 2-minute presentations, where ponies, patient feedback, triangles, squares and even sea-shanty’s featured! Congratulations to our winners, Charlotte Anderson and Callum Hay-Montier from KwickScreen and joint runners up, Sophie Crocker, ARB, EDAC, WELL AP and Denise Cloutt. With only one point in it - it was a closely fought battle and the audience found it tough to pick a favourite! Huge thanks to Belén Francos for hosting and Elly Williams for the excellent timekeeping. Connor Holloway, Shaz Hawkins, William DRINKWATER and the rest of the team - thank you for your hospitality and hard work ensuring the event ran smoothly. #architectsforhealth

Don't miss our last two in-person events of the year! #architectsforhealth #healthcaredesign #futureleaders #networking

Our third and final 'Future Leaders' event for 2024 is now ready to book! On Thursday 7th November, we'll be shining a spotlight on 'responsible leadership' and what it means to be an architect in an age dominated by standards and safety. Three perspectives will be provided by Jenni Bronock - Healthcare Project Lead for Perkins&Will, Matt Dagworthy - Commercial Director, Specialist Door Solutions Ltd and Rachel Birchmore, Coach and Consultant, AreBe AreBe and #StepUp, with a lively Q&A to follow. Future Leader events are open to all AfH member organisations and members are actively encouraged to bring along junior healthcare team members who are new to AfH. Book your place here: https://lnkd.in/eccsqBwM #leadership #builtenvironment #healthcaredesign #standards #architectsforhealth

Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to the Architects for Health Networking Area, Stand and Member Gallery at this years' IHEEM (The Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management) Healthcare Estates 2024 - 8th and 9th October - Manchester Central. It was - quite literally - bigger and better than ever! AfH exists to bridge the gap between academia, architecture and the NHS and our 750 strong membership represents virtually every discipline working in healthcare design, with the client - and the patient- at the very heart. This year's talks and gallery showcased some incredible work being delivered, in construction and on the drawing board, and it's a pleasure to share our members showcase here, so you can see it one more time. We are hoping to share more presentation resources with AfH #Members via the website in the coming days, so watch this space!

Day 1 of the IHEEM (The Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management) #HCEstates2024 event went like a flash! Thrilled with how popular the new AfH Networking Area was, with our lunch & learn event playing to a packed crowd. Our MIND and MEND Stream talks were equally popular in the Design and Contractors Theatre (standing room only) - plus some great engagement with members and NHS Trusts who can now join AfH for free! If you’re attending today, do come and see us at Stand H1 and enjoy the brilliant showcase of healthcare work on offer this year. You can also join our MEND Stream session, hosted by Caroline Mulholland and lunch & learn talks from Medical Architecture, SDS and Hannah Chamberlain FRSA of the Design in Mental Health Network. Jaime Bishop will be steering the conversation. Huge thanks to our vibrant membership for their continued commitment and contribution, and to our wonderful stand sponsor, Health Spaces and Networking Area sponsor, Specialist Door Solutions Ltd for making it possible. Lastly, a big thank you to long term supporters, Teal HealthCare for kitting out our new networking area with sofas - they’ll be a very welcome comfy chair today we’re sure!

Delighted to share our brand new AfH Newsletter. Issue 1 is a Healthcare Estates special showcasing all the incredible content we've curated across the 7th - 9th October. We look forward to seeing you there!