DAY 1:
The Architecture + Health studio, was deeply appreciative of the opportunity to attend the HCD conference in Indianapolis. It was an exceptional experience to attend keynotes, healthcare sessions, luncheons, networking events, and the expo, where we were immersed in healthcare design with vendors showcasing their products, materials, and technologies.
Additionally, we were grateful to have Clemson Alumni Ethan Hopkins (HKS) give a seminar on emergency environments, “Optimizing Emergency Care: Smart Strategies for Affordable, Compact, and High-Performance ED Treatment Stations.” His significant contributions and hard work in coordinating the student charrette at HCD made us all proud to be part of the A+H community.
DAY 2:
A heartfelt event marked the second day of the HCD Conference. At one of the keynotes, faculty David Allision participated in a panel, paying tribute to Clemson Alumni Walter Jones, who left a lasting impact on the healthcare design industry.
In the afternoon, our very own M.Arch Student Jennifer Jonson was recognized for her exceptional work. Her presidential citation video, which was well received at the ACHA Luncheon, is a testament to her talent and our community’s support for her.
As the day progressed, we witnessed another proud moment for Clemson. Our Alumni, Cassidy Roberts (SmithGroup), alongside her coworkers, presented their project, Decaf Hospital. Their project was selected at the 2024 HCD Breaking Through Finale, underscoring its significance and impact.
At the AIA-AAH Update Session, we were privileged to have our M.S. Student, Ana Sandoval, be awarded the Arthur S. Tuttle Fellowship.
SUNDAY
The day of sessions concluded with Clemson Alumni Seth Bout (HuntonBrady Architects) presenting at the AIA-AAH forum on the Good and Bad of Benchmarking.
TUESDAY
DAY 3:
The final day of the HCD Conference for Clemson students concluded with attending sessions related to crucial themes surrounding healthcare design. We are proud to have faculty, Anjali Joseph and Ph.D. Student Monica Gripko, leading the way in their research, giving a seminar on research and outcomes, “Safe But Not Healing: Exploring Nurses’ Perceptions of Inpatient Behavioral Care Environments.”
They were followed by an AIA-AAH presentation on the Tuttle and GMZ Fellowships by Ph.D. Students Sara Kennedy, who received the Tuttle Fellowship, and Swati Goel, who received the GMZ Fellowship.
Finally, esteemed faculty Anjali Joseph and David Allison, alongside PhD student Monica Gripko, gave an informative session on pediatrics, “Addressing the Pediatric Mental Health Crisis: Developing Human-Centered Design Solutions.”
