Australian Health Design Council - Health Design on the Go

Associate Professor Aiden Rowe, is a Professor of Design Studies at University of Alberta.  Beginning with a bachelor of fine arts, Aiden continued his studies in the world of design thinking and continued to explore the benefits of design research across the globe obtaining multiple degrees to help shape his career. 

Sara Marberry is a healthcare and senior living design knowledge expert, marketing consultant and writer.  Sara began her career as a  communication specialist, travelling across America and Europe when fate introduced her to the world of health design and she hasn’t looked back. 

In this episode your host David Cummins speaks with Anne Kovachevich on Sustainability in Health Design. Anne is the foresight and innovation leader at Arup Australia and is internationally recognised for her work in the field of sustainability.  Having worked with the Singapore Government, Green Building Council of Australia and NASA, Anne talks about the importance of planning a project’s sustai...

In this episode your host David Cummins speaks with Florence Wong on Sustainability in Health Design. From Hong Kong, Florence is a PhD candidate at the University of NSW in Australia.  Florence has a background in Architect from HK University and has grown her career in the world of sustainable architecture.  Florence discusses her research into mass timber construction and investigating its feas...

In this episode your host David Cummins speaks with Gary Coff on Sustainability in Health Design. Garry, who has been involved with health design for decades, sits down with AHDC to discuss the importance of sustainable health design what the future of ‘green’ buildings will look like. From Adelaide, Garry has worked across the globe and has been able to evolve his designs based on current economi...

In this episode your host David Cummins speaks with Siobhan Leach on Sustainability in Health Design. Siobhan is the group sustainability officer at Ramsay Healthcare.  As a qualified soil scientist Siobhan has continued her studies with a Masters of Environmental Law and Science and able to apply her research to improve one of the world’s largest Health organisations. 

In this episode your host David Cummins speaks with Professor Ross Donaldson on Sustainability in Health Design.  Professor Donaldson’s background as an Architect has led him to become a global sensation in the world of Health Design and sustainability.  From Asia to USA, UK and Australia Ross has lectured around the world on the importance of climate change and how design can help reduce our carb...

Please follow this link for the transcript of this episode. In this episode your host David Cummins speaks with Amir Girgis on Sustainability in Health Design. Amir is the Sustainability Principal at Northrop Australia.  Amir has worked within the sustainability industry for over 18 years and worked in Health for the majority of this time.  Amir takes us on a journey about how to balance the pract...

Dr. Harm Hollander, a principal at Conrad Garget, has been practicing Architecture since 1984 and is still enjoying the challenges of Health Architecture.  Dr. Harm’s career has spanned across Australia and the world including the UK, Europe and China.   Harm has been a Board member of the AHDC since 2015 and has been the treasurer for all these years which AHDC is very grateful for. 

Kate Copeland, Executive Director, Strategy and Planning, Assets and Infrastructure, and Strategic Developments at Metro North. Starting her career as a Physiotherapist, Kate has become a global name in Health Design.  Kate has edited a book, is a judge on the European Health Design Conference and a strong advocate for research and change within the industry. Kate has worked in the industry for ov...

Dr Jane Carthey has a never ending CV including Health Architect, Health Facility Planner, PhD graduate and founder of Australian Health Design Council.  Dr Jane continues to work hard as she contemplates retirement and is currently a judge for the UIA Public Health Group Student Design Competition.  In Jane’s 40 year career Jane has worked Across Australian and around the world including New Zeal...

Michel Verheem is a wayfinding strategist at ID lab based in Melbourne. Originally from Netherlands Michel has called Australia home for the last 25 years.  Over his career Michel has worked on and improved way finding for multiple health across the world and is a global leader in the industry.  Michel has worked in the industry for over 35 years and has been with the Australian Health Design Coun...

John is a senior project manager and design manager for Metro North, who is currently overseeing multiple projects during the early stages.  John has been with the Australian Health Design Council since 2015 and has been the secretary since 2016. Without his guidance, the AHDC would not be the global organization that it is today. 

Isabelle is a Clinical Health Planner who’s career has seen the successful planning, design and build of multiple multi million dollar projects across Australia. 

The Managing Director of Xburo and Chair of the Australian Health Sustainability Council. With a strong background in Health Design and Construction Andy explores his career spanning the Globe as he currently works far from his Scottish routes in Brisbane. 

Lesley Always is the founder of Strategic Health and has worked as a Clinical Health Planner for over 4 decades.  As a nurse Lesley identified gaps in Health Design process and helped establish Clinical Health Planners as the corner stones for health projects they are today.