Class of Spring 2009 Announced.

The Board of Regents for the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers recognizes:

Michele Tasca
Danyelle Bartholomay
Sandy Boyette
Patricia Damiri
Lynda Hayslett
Alison Jones
Stephanie Reem
Louis Rosenberg

As having successfully completed all the requirements to be considered Board Certified Healthcare Interior Designers.

Congratulations.

Herman Miller Announces Acquisition of Nemschoff

Herman Miller, Inc. (NASDAQ: MLHR), today announced that it has acquired Nemschoff, Inc. (“Nemschoff”). The transaction closed June 24, 2009. Nemschoff, with revenues of more than $90 million in 2008, has been purchased through a combination of $32 million in cash and the issuance of 2,041,666 Herman Miller shares.  Press_Release.pdf

Henry Domke Publishes Healthcare Art Handbook

This 217-page hard bound book includes interviews from designers and leaders in the healthcare field, the latest research on evidence-based design, expert tips on framing, art budget issues, and other subjects that touch on the field of art in healthcare. Domke mentions AAHID on page 129 and has been a loyal industry partner for 2 years now.  Limited copies are available. 

NeoCon 09 Trade Show a Success

AAHID’s first booth ever at NeoCon, “The World’s Frade Fair,” was a huge success.  “There was a steady flow of traffic, we met many of our current and potential partners and we really enjoyed all the networking opportunities that were available to AAHID’ said Executive Director Peter Brooks.  Industry partners such as Krug, Legacy and Mechoshade systems planned several events specifically for AAHID Certificants and the AAHID Association forum featured a unique opportunity for designers to learn more about the Academy and its research. 

AAHID Extends Portfolio Deadlines and Waives Fall Exam Re-take Fee

The AAHID Board of Regents has elected to both extend the portfolio deadline and waive the re-take fee for those who have failed the exam in the past and would like to re-take it on October 2, 2009.  The fee waiver is a one time program and only the fall 2009 exam is eligible.  The board felt that AAHID should also make a contribution to help stimulate the economy.  In addition, it was decided that portfolio deadlines should always be 12 weeks before the actual exam and will not necessarily follow the NCIDQ schedule as we had in the past. 

Herman Miller, AAHID President Collaborate on Pebble White Paper.

AAHID President Barbara Huelat along with Industry Partner Herman Miller combine forces to produce an impressive white paper “Transforming the Emergency Department” ER1_project_Washington_Hosipital.pdf

NY Times Article on Healthcare Interior Design

From the May 18, 2009 Health Section Health Outcomes Driving New Hospital Design

James Marstiller wins first AAHID/Nurture Fellowship Award

The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID) and Nurture® by Steelcase today announced the recipient of the 2009 AAHID / Nurture Graduate Research Fellowship as James J. Marstiller, MS,FASID
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