By Healthcare Facilities Today

Charles H. Griffin, AIA, FACHA, EDAC, a senior principal and studio leader of WHR Architects in Houston, has begun his tenure as the 2014 president of the Academy of Architects for Health (AAH), part of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). 

Griffin begins his term at a time when the healthcare industry is facing a number of challenges, yet he sees opportunity, according to an article on the FacilityCare website

“As an industry, we can demonstrate to our clients the value that healthcare architects bring to a planning or design engagement,” he said

“It is no longer only traditional design services that our design practices can provide our clients. There is value in research-informed decision making, LEAN process improvement, a collaborative approach to the project team and improvement in documentation through the use of BIM tools. With these value-added efforts, we can help our clients achieve operational efficiency, quality improvements and ultimately better projects.”

Griffin’s primary goals for the year include continued collaboration with industry partners, mentorship and leadership transition, and helping AAH members understand the benefits of certification from the American College of Healthcare Architects, the article said.

Read the article.