Visions in Architecture Commits To EDAC Accreditation
CONCORD, CA (July 8, 2010)— Visions in Architecture (VIA) joins the list of advocate firms for the Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification (EDAC) program from The Center for Health Design (CHD). VIA is the 13th firm to devote 25% of its healthcare team to becoming EDAC accredited.
“Visions in Architecture is dedicated to improving the lives of others through culture and the built environment. We believe that we can make a positive impact on those who are vulnerable through the design of buildings that protect and uplift its occupants,” says Doug Elting, managing principal at VIA. “EDAC provides an avenue to spread the message about what works and what does not work. We can only make progress by learning from the successful and unsuccessful attempts of others. In order to have value and impact, our design concepts must be properly researched and documented and the results openly shared. It is our intent to have all members of our design staff become accredited.”
VIA recognizes that there are opportunities for a healthcare design firm that is both creative and agile, and therefore believes that there can be no greater calling than to improve the lives of others through the design of healthcare facilities that are safe, effective, and uplifting. Since 2005, VIA has strived to create environments that replace fear and stress with peace and anticipation.
“VIA has been a loyal supporter of CHD for many years, and its staff brings valuable knowledge and interdisciplinary experience that will help further evidence-based design, so we’re excited to welcome it into this growing program,” says Debra Levin, president and chief executive officer of The Center for Health Design.
The Center for Health Design launched the EDAC exam in April 2009 after publishing a set of study guides to augment exam preparation. A second edition of study guides will be available in August 2010. EDAC’s mission is to develop a community of accredited industry individuals through education and assessment of an evidence-based design process. To date, more than 425 individuals in eight countries across the globe are now accredited. For more information about the EDAC program, visit www.healthdesign.org/edac.
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About The Center for Health Design
The Center for Health Design (CHD), formed in 1993, is a nonprofit research and advocacy organization of forward-thinking healthcare, elder care, design and construction professionals and product manufacturers who are leading the quest to improve the quality of healthcare facilities and create new environments for healthy aging. Its voluntary board of directors guides the work of paid staff that manages and directs the organization’s research, education, outreach and advocacy efforts. For more information, visit www.healthdesign.org
About Visions in Architecture
Visions in Architecture believes that there are opportunities for a healthcare design firm that is both creative and agile. VIA believes that there can be no greater calling than to improve the lives of others through the design of healthcare facilities that are safe, effective and uplifting. We strive to create environments that replace fear and stress with peace and anticipation. We leverage the best technology available into a holistic process that pays dividends in savings and value to our clients. For more information visit www.visionsinarchitecture.com
