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Welcome to 2011! The Academy of Architecture for Health Foundation (AAHF) was formed in 2000 as a volunteer-driven not-for-profit 501(c) 3 organization with the purpose of furthering excellence in the design of healthcare environments through financial support of vital educational and research programs. Its purpose is to provide opportunities for those interested in improving health facilities planning, design and construction with a means to support vital initiatives to accomplish that purpose. Since its inception, the AAHF has provided annual grants for a number of initiatives to accomplish that purpose. Examples of our recently funded initiatives include:
The close of 2010 marks a special milestone in the 10 year history of the Academy of Architecture for Health Foundation. By now you may have heard that as of 2011, the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) has implemented a new operational model including new bylaws, a new budget structure, and a new financial management model in order to bring its membership a broader array of valuable member services. As part of that new model, the AAHF currently serves the renewed purpose of underwriting the efforts and programs of the AAH. As a private foundation, the AAHF is able to provide the AAH with direct financial support for much needed research, and other AAH programs, that are aligned with our mission to enhance the knowledge and effectiveness of those who create healthcare environments. As a closing note, I'd also like to thank outgoing president Kurt Rockstroh for all of his leadership and guidance over the past year. This is going to be an exciting year for the Academy of Architecture for Health Foundation. Welcome to 2011!
David N. Moon, FAIA, FACHA |