Pre-Conference Workshop

This participatory workshop will report on original findings from The CARITAS Project’s ongoing, five-year long research investigation on ‘generative space’. As a means to increase accountability in developing environments to measurably improve health and healthcare delivery, the ‘Leading by Design’ project has been working with eleven individuals to pioneer a sustainable approach to healthcare design. A case study, by Annette Ridenour – President of Aesthetics, in San Diego – will demonstrate the tangible and very practical benefits that this new model of practice can deliver. Workshop participants will be introduced to: (1) a model of environmental design practice that can consistently produce sustainable improvements; (2) new understandings of leadership, health, and space that are foundational to creating ‘generative space’; and (3) an approach to applied research that supports ongoing learning and sustained improvements.

SPEAKERS:

Annette Ridenour, President, Aesthetics Inc

Wayne Ruga, PhD, AIA, FIIDA, Hon. FASID, Founder and President, The CARITAS Project

Annette Ridenour has invested nearly 30 years in creating nationally recognized and award-winning healing environments, arts programs, wayfinding programs, interior design, and donor recognition systems for facilities. These facilities include some of the largest and best-known healthcare and educational organizations in the United States and Canada. She has extensive success in collaborations with more than 400 companies, over 200 medical facilities, and numerous major artists and architects from around the world. To continue reading click here.

Wayne Ruga, PhD, AIA, FIIDA, Hon. FASID
Founder and President, The CARITAS Project

Wayne Ruga has devoted his career to creating and supporting the development of environments that inspire the human potential. His primary area of focus is in demonstrating the role that the environment plays in enhancing human health and well-being, particularly in the healthcare setting. As a world leading authority and spokesperson on this subject, Dr. Ruga has developed an international reputation as a champion of keeping an intentional human-centered culture at the heart of planning decisions, design concepts, building solutions, and operational strategies. To continue reading click here.

Leading by Design: Creating Sustainable Life-Enhancing 'Generative Space' in Healthcare Facilities with Design of the Environment.