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Converging Professions: New opportunities & new vocabulary

142nd APHA Annual Meeting and Exposition (November 15 - November 19, 2014): http://www.apha.org/events-and-meetings/annual
Tuesday, November 18, 2014 : 1:10 PM - 1:30 PM

Matthew Welker, Assoc. AIA , The American Institute of Architects, Washington, DC
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This presentation will focus on the emerging collaborations to address the unique needs of practicing architects as they advocate, design, and support population health in ways beyond regulatory minimums to protect the health, safety, and welfare (HSW) of the general public. A robust and mutually-understood vocabulary is an essential foundation for embedding critical, measurable health-promotion strategies in the policy, design, and evaluation of the built environment.

Learning Areas:

Public health or related education

Learning Objectives:
Explain the unique roles and needs of architects in the design and construction of a measurably healthier built environment. Identify core programs and collaborations for public health professionals to connect with and advise architects and built environment professionals. Describe ongoing efforts to support a common vocabulary across built environment and public health disciplines.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I am qualified to present this session because I manage the Design & Health initiative for the American Institute of Architects, the largest national membership association for architects and built environment professionals. I am also educated in architecture and engaged in local and national working groups connecting design and health.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

Back to: 4298.1: Building Bridges Between the Built Environment and Public Health Sectors