About Us
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The International Academy for
Design & Health (IADH) is a global non-profit organisation with an
interdisciplinary knowledge community dedicated to the stimulation and
application of research concerning the interaction between design,
health, science, culture and economics.
Founded by Dr Alan Dilani
at the Karolinska Institute, Medical University in Stockholm in 1997
after the successful outcome of the 1st World Congress in Trondheim in
Norway, the aim of the IADH is to provide a highly visible global forum
for promoting an ongoing international exchange of research findings
among scientists, designers, health professionals, industry and
Ministries of Health worldwide.
Faced with the 21st century
challenges of chronic disease, ageing populations and rising healthcare
costs, global health systems are seeking new ways to address these
growing threats to the development of a healthy and productive
global society.
Fundamental
to the Academy’s work is the development of a theoretical understanding
of the importance of salutogenic design, and its application in the
design of physical environments that prevent disease and support and
promote human health, wellbeing and quality of life.
As the
leading global organisation developing and promoting the exchange of
information, knowledge and research within the field of design &
health, the Academy offers an inclusive environment for collaborating
with its government, academic and professional partners around the
world.
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Advocacy
International Academy Awards
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International Design Competitions
/ Peer Review
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The
Design & Health International Academy Awards is an annual programme
recognising professional excellence in the research and practice of
designing healthy built environments. Consisting of ten categories every
year across the key areas of health promotion and healthcare delivery,
the programme is recognised worldwide as the premier awards programme in
the field of design and health. The judging panels consist of leading
interdisciplinary experts from Europe, North America, Asia, Africa,
Oceania and the Americas.
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The
Academy supports governments and Ministries of Health worldwide in the
development and delivery of international design competitions and peer
review for small and large health projects. Using its network of
international experts, the Academy is well placed to work closely in
collaboration with health clients to help establish the criteria/brief
for health projects, with strong considerations given to health
promotion, wellness, education, preventative care and early intervention
– a salutogenic, rather than a curative approach; design and deliver
the competitive process; evaluate the business case, and support peer
review through to implementation.
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Education & Research
International Masters Programme
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International Research Projects
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Delivered
in partnership with leading universities worldwide, this unique
internationally taught Masters Program addresses the impact of the built
environment in human health, wellbeing and quality of life. The
programme offers continued professional development to practitioners
from a range of professional backgrounds, helping candidates to develop
an interdisciplinary understanding of the fields of public health,
psychology, health management, architecture, design, economics, and
their interactions. Delivered from locations across the world, the two
year programme includes four core units covering: 1) health, wellbeing
and quality of life; 2) design for healthy environments; c) impact of
design on health and economy; and 4) research methods in design and
health; together with a final dissertation undertaking in a research
project of the candidates choosing.
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The Academy supports, develops and collaborates on global,
interdisciplinary research projects in the field of design and health,
working with Ministries of Health, universities, health providers and
private industry to progress and develop knowledge on issues relating to
the development of psycho-socially supportive environments. Each
project aims to bring new thinking to an issue concerned with the design
of healthy environments in a range of settings within healthcare,
education, correctional institutions, elderly care, the workplace, urban
environments and the domestic home.
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Events
World Congress
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International Symposium
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The
Design & Health World Congress& Exhibition is the centerpiece
of the Academy’s activities. The five day event, which includes a three
day conference, a Gala Awards dinner, and study visits to local
healthcare and architectural sites of interest, is the leading global
forum supporting a continuous dialogue between researchers and
practitioners in the field. Delivered in partnership with leading
professional bodies, academic institutions, health providers and
industry sponsors, the congress engages the world’s foremost
interdisciplinary network of architects, designers, psychologists,
physicians, nurses, health planners and policy makers. The foundation of
the event’s success is a rigorous ‘double blind’ selection process of
research papers and case studies. After the success of its first event
in 1997, the congress has travelled the world delivering its message and
expanding its network.
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The
Academy’s international symposiums and workshops in Europe, Africa,
Asia, Australasia and North America respond to local challenges
concerned with the research and professional practice of design and
health within a global context. By blending leading international
speakers with local speakers, the symposiums allow participants to
explore how global ideas can be adapted to solve local problems.
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Media
World Health Design
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Book Publishing
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World
Health Design is a subscription based international journal with an
interdisciplinary readership that includes architects, designers,
developers, health scientists, clinicians, health managers,
psychologists, economists working within government, academia and
business. The editorial content strives for a balanced mix of scientific
articles and research papers combined with business and professional
content including news, opinion, thought leader interviews, project
reviews, book reviews, feature articles, events diary, letters, product
information and advertising.
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The
International Academy for Design & Health is a prolific publisher
of journals, books and research papers, dedicated to promoting the
values, wisdom and knowledge of the academy’s network and community to
business, governments and other public organisations.
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Consultancy
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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