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Foss Park Mental Health Facility | P+HS Architects | Photographer: John Keys

DREAM | BUILD | HEAL - 30 Years of Architects for Health

This book marks the anniversary of 30 years of activity for Architects for Health (AfH) – the brainchild of a handful of individuals working in healthcare who saw the need for a forum to promote best practice, innovation and design quality. AfH provides a safe space for debate amongst our community of designers, consultants, contractors and clients – all challenging each other to deliver high quality healthcare environments that support patient, staff and community health and well being.

This book reflects on how far we have come and showcases some of the projects we (and our members) are proud to have been involved in. We also look to the future – both in terms of the role AfH will continue to play and how we fit into the bigger picture, with opinion pieces from thought leaders on the challenges ahead.

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Dormitory Eradication: Lessons Learnt
Download insights from our 'Dormitory Eradication Lessons Learnt' workshop held at the Design in Mental Health Conference 2025
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‘Meadow Green’ Outdoor Dementia Ward, Newhaven Unit, Princess of Wales Hospital, Bromsgrove

‘Meadow Green’ Outdoor Dementia Ward – Newhaven Unit, Princess of Wales Hospital, Bromsgrove A video case study by DSA Environment

Case Studies, Knowledgeshare & Best Practice, Mind Mend Matter, Resources

The Sir Bobby Robson Institute Cancer Trials Research Centre at the Freeman Hospital

The Sir Bobby Robson Institute Cancer Trials Research Centre at the Freeman Hospital A video case study by P+HS Architects

Case Studies, Knowledgeshare & Best Practice, Mind Mend Matter, Resources

Prince of Wales Hospital Stage 1 Acute Services Building

Prince of Wales Hospital Stage 1 Acute Services Building A video case study by BVN Architecture & Terroir in association

Case Studies, Knowledgeshare & Best Practice, Mind Mend Matter, Resources

Longgang Nursing Home Shenzhen

Longgang Nursing Home Shenzhen A video case study by Nickl & Partner Client: Bureau of Public Works of Shenzhen Municipality

Case Studies, Knowledgeshare & Best Practice, Mind Mend Matter, Resources

Leicester Diabetes Centre

Leicester Diabetes Centre Case study by Stephen George + Partners Scheme: Leicester Diabetes Centre, Leicester General Hospital Location: Leicester, UK

Case Studies, Events, Exhibitions and Events, Knowledgeshare & Best Practice, Mind Mend Matter, Resources

Bradford Renal Ward

Bradford Renal Ward Case study by Stephen George + Partners Scheme: Bradford Renal Ward, Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI) Location: Bradford,

Case Studies, Events, Exhibitions and Events, Knowledgeshare & Best Practice, Mind Mend Matter, Resources

Future Leaders Manchester: In Review

Future Leaders Manchester: Trauma Informed Design Host: Gareth Banks, Director – Healthcare, AHR Architects Chair: Linda Jordan, Associate Director, Healthcare

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7th Ann Noble Research Award Presentation 2026

The seventh annual award was presented by the evaluation panel to BREI Masters student Rahul Manchanda for his dissertation proposal

Ann Noble Research Award, News

Student Design Awards 2026 Winners Revealed

2026 Student Design Award Winners announced. On the 8th July we were joined by students, tutors, judges and sponsors for

Fostering Future Talent, News, Student Design Awards

Design in Mental Health Conference + Exhibition 2026

Design in Mental Health 2026 Coventry Arena | 2-3 June For the second year running we were delighted to share

Case Studies, Events, Exhibitions and Events, Knowledgeshare & Best Practice, News

SAK Mental Health Unit, Akureyri, Iceland

SAK Mental Health Unit, Akureyri, Iceland Case study by JCA & TBL Scheme: SAK Mental Health Unit Location: Akureyri, Iceland

Case Studies, Knowledgeshare & Best Practice, Mind Mend Matter, Resources

Hellesdon Rivers Centre

Hellesdon Rivers Centre A video case study by Murphy Philipps Architects (MPA) Client: Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Value:

Case Studies, Knowledgeshare & Best Practice, Mind Mend Matter, Resources