Industry Insights
ACHA’s goal is to provide open communication within the organization and to promote awareness and educational exchange, broadening our base of understanding of all components of healthcare facility design and delivery.
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This newsletter is designed to help ACHA certificants stay informed about emerging trends and innovative ideas in healthcare planning and design. We work in a rapidly evolving industry where change, research, and continuous discovery drive us to produce increasingly informed and responsive solutions. Each issue spotlights a relevant topic and provides supporting resources—such as articles, presentations, conferences, and research—to promote lifelong learning and professional growth.
AI & Its Impact to Health Facility Planning
In 2024, an ACHA Think Tank embarked on an ambitious exploration of how Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Veterans Administration (VA) Task Force 2023 Report
ACHA partnered with the Veterans Administration Construction and Facilities Management (CFM)
White Papers Highlights
Press Releases
American College of Healthcare Architects Honors Ann H. Adams with Presidential Citation
November 22, 2025
The American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA) is proud to announce that Ann. H. Adams, AIA, FACHA, has been awarded the 2025 ACHA Presidential Citation. This award is bestowed upon individuals who have demonstrated significant contributions over their career
American College of Healthcare Architects Honors Doug Erickson with Presidential Citation for Lifelong Dedication to Safe and Effective Healthcare Design
October 8, 2024
The American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA) is proud to announce that Douglas S. Erickson, FASHE, has been awarded the 2024 ACHA Presidential Citation.
ACHA releases landmark “VA Task Force 2023 Report”
April 11, 2023
The American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA) has partnered with the Veterans Administration Construction and Facilities Management (CFM) Department to improve healthcare delivery to veterans via a yearlong Task Force, composed of six ACHA certificants and VA representatives.