About ACHA
The American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA) certifies healthcare architects with strict standards to enhance the quality of healthcare environments. ACHA board certification is available to U.S. architects and those in countries with NCARB reciprocal licensure, whether they work in firms or roles like health systems, government agencies, and consulting. Certification demonstrates that an architect has met approved education and experience requirements and passed a competency exam. The process is rigorous, independently managed, and ensures the certified title is professionally and legally sound.
Events
Public-Private Partnership Conference & ExpoMar 23, 2026, 6:00 AM – Mar 25, 2026, 10:00 AMDallas, TX, USA
Health Facility Institute SymposiumMar 29, 2026, 8:00 AM – Apr 02, 2026, 5:00 PMLouisville, KY, USA- (ASHE) Health Care Facilities Innovation ConferenceApr 02, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMMinneapolis, MN, USA
Becker's Hospital Review 16th Annual MeetingApr 13, 2026, 8:00 AM – Apr 16, 2026, 5:00 PMChicago, IL, USA- American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA) Summer Leadership Summit (AIA/AAH-ACHA)Apr 17, 2026, 6:00 AM – Apr 19, 2026, 5:00 PMMinneapolis, MN, USA
- CleanMed (Sustainable Healthcare)May 12, 2026, 6:00 AM – May 14, 2026, 5:00 PMSt. Louis, MO, USA
- EmPATH Summit 2026May 12, 2026, 8:00 AM – May 13, 2026, 5:00 PMSalt Lake City, UT, USA
- Canadian Centre for Healthcare Facilities (CCHF)May 14, 2026, 6:00 AM – May 16, 2026, 5:00 PMVancouver, BC, Canada
- 26th China Hospital Construction Conference (CHCC)May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – May 25, 2026, 11:00 PM, Tianjin, China
- Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) ConferenceMay 27, 2026, 6:00 AM – May 30, 2026, 5:00 PMAmherst, MA, USA
- Future of Health SummitMay 27, 2026, 6:00 AM – May 28, 2026, 5:00 PMDublin, Ireland
- Design in Mental Health (DiMHN)Jun 02, 2026, 6:00 AM – Jun 03, 2026, 5:00 PMCoventry, UK
- ARCH26! Exploring Intersections Between Healthcare and the Physical Environment (Bi-Annual)Jun 10, 2026, 6:00 AM – Jun 12, 2026, 5:00 PMGothenburg, Sweden
- American Institute of Architects (AIA) Conference on ArchitectureJun 10, 2026, 6:20 AM – Jun 13, 2026, 5:00 PMSan Diego, CA, USA
- SALUS European Healthcare Design Conference (EHD)Jun 15, 2026, 6:00 AM – Jun 17, 2026, 5:00 PMLondon, UK
- HLTH Conference (EU)Jun 16, 2026, 6:00 AM – Jun 19, 2026, 5:00 PMAmsterdam, Netherlands
- 39th International GRAVENS ConferenceJun 16, 2026, 6:10 AM – Jun 18, 2026, 5:00 PMHoly Cross Dr, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA
- 15th Congress: "Next Generation Hospital Real Estate"Jun 17, 2026, 6:00 AM – Jun 18, 2026, 5:00 PMMainz, Germany
Industry Insights
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)
Future of Healthcare Task Force Report
The Board of Regents of the American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA)
Mock-ups: Do You See What We See? Tools To Communicate Design
Full-scale mock-ups are powerful tools that allow architects, contractors
Chase Miller, ACHA, AIA, EDAC Healthcare Practice Leader, Guidon Design
ACHA has been instrumental in furthering my healthcare design knowledge and expertise, while also strengthening my client relationships by establishing trust and credibility. It has opened doors to opportunities within the industry that have expanded my network and enabled me to stay on the cutting edge of healthcare design.
