Architects for Health is a forum for sharing best practice, knowledge, innovation and thought leadership in the built environment.
Bridging the gap between academia, architecture and the NHS, we give members the opportunity to share thoughts and learning as part of a vibrant and engaged healthcare community.
Our work reaches across the UK and internationally in equal measure. We aim to be a world leader in promoting healthcare design.
Bridging the gap between academia, architecture and the NHS
Upcoming Events
With an active online and in-person events programme spread across the calendar year there are lots of opportunities for AfH members to get involved.
Upcoming Events
Looking to the Future of Healthcare Design
As Architects for Health, we are passionate about shaping sustainable spaces that enhance patient and staff experience, support recovery and care, and connect with their local community.
With an active online and in-person events programme spread across the calendar year there are opportunities for members across the UK and internationally to get involved.
EHD 2026
European Healthcare Design
Congress 2026
Agile not fragile: Designing for resilience, renewal and regeneration.
Call for Entries for the European Healthcare Design 2026 Awards – Deadline extension: Submit by 18 March
Join us for the first time at the QEII Conference Centre, London.
PLUS! Don’t miss the deadline for Early Bird Tickets and Event Partner discount for AfH named members available until 23 April – book your place online here
For more information on sponsorship opportunities contact Marc Sanson
m: 07534 784350 | e: marc@salus.global
Healthy City Design 2026
Healthy City Design International 2026
HCD2026 returns to Salford, Greater Manchester
For a second year, the 10th Healthy City Design 2026 International Congress will once again be held at the Lowry in MediaCity, Salford, Greater Manchester, from 20-21 October.
Celebrating Salford’s centenary year, across the two days, delegates will have the opportunity to join keynote talks, panel discussions, interactive workshops, Videos+Posters presentations, with world-leading speakers sharing the latest research findings, innovations and real-world projects.
Working hand-in-hand with Salford City Council, MediaCity and partners across the Greater Manchester city region, the UK and around the world in the public, private and community sectors, plans are underway to curate a rich and novel programme that embeds health and climate-resilience at the heart of city development locally, nationally and globally.
Topics
Explore AfH resources via our curated content pillars
Strategic Engagement
Shaping policy, standards and procurement as the voice of the healthcare design community.
Knowledgeshare
Insights from architects and design teams delivering healthcare spaces that improve health outcomes for patients, staff and the wider community.
Best Practice
Showcasing best practice in healthcare design in the UK and internationally. Championing the work of AfH Members.
Fostering Future Talent
Supporting the next generation of architects and design teams on their journey to professional practice.
Strategic Engagement
Shaping policy, standards and procurement as the voice of the healthcare design community
Knowledgeshare
Insights from architects and design teams delivering healthcare spaces that improve health outcomes for patients, staff and the wider community.
Best Practice
Showcasing best practice in healthcare design in the UK and internationally. Championing the work of AfH Members.
Fostering Future Talent
Supporting the next generation of architects and design teams on their journey to professional practice.
Latest News
News and Publications
Keep up with the latest news, events, workshops, presentations and awards from Architects for Health.
“sensitive design can enhance recovery [and] shorten hospital stays”
Lemprecht, 1996:123
About AfH
Non-profit organisation for those interested in improving health and well-being
AfH is a non-profit organisation for those interested in improving health and well-being through healthcare design, underpinned by a membership of design and related professionals. Its inception in 1992 was a response to the considerable strategic change in the health sector. Since then, AfH has established itself as a forum for new ideas and a place to share best practice.
Our members contribute to a social event at which they make speedy presentations about an idea or project that enthuses them.
- Annual Programme of Events
- Memberships
- Sponsorships
- Knowledge
- Resources
AfH Books and thought leadership streams Mind, Matter, Dream, Build and Heal.
- Student Design Awards
The AfH Student Design Awards is an annual design competition for students