Design influences our health and quality of life, for better or worse and in ways we might not even realize. These are six inspiring examples of the best. Ever walk into the a building and the ...

Some of the biggest challenges impacting today’s students’ well-being and success include stress, lack of sleep and depression. All have been shown to improve through an active lifestyle and awareness ...

Joanna Frank, president and CEO of the Center for Active Design (CfAD), has never worked harder. Her nonprofit, dedicated to making buildings healthier, was launched at the end of the Bloomberg ...

The phrase “environmentally conscious design” typically conjures images of recycled materials and energy efficient systems for lighting and temperature control. Methodist Olive Branch Hospital, which ...

Municipalities across Miami-Dade County are considering “active design” guidelines that encourage exercising, socializing and other elements of a healthy lifestyle. “We are working with 12 ...

To promote the role that architecture and design plays in addressing ongoing obesity and chronic disease issues around the world, the Center for Active Design launched their first ever design ...