January 20, 2016
Can intentional design help people live healthier lives? The first annual progress report of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)鈥檚 Design and Health Research Consortium contributes to a growing body of research showing that the physical and built environment can play a crucial 鈥� and often overlooked 鈥� role in public health. The report from the Architects Foundation, along with the AIA and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), covers consortium activities across a spectrum of research issues where design contributes to public health.