Conferences & Media Exposure – Design Institute for Health and Resilience

DIHR faculty member Dr. Valerie Greer named the 2026 Leader of the Year by Women in Architecture SLC (WIA SLC).

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DIHR faculty member Dr. Valerie Greer has been named Leader of the Year at the 2026 Women in Architecture Awards. Dr. Greer is an Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the University of Utah School of Architecture, Co-Director of the Healthy Aging and Resilient Places (HARP) Lab, and a founding member of the Design […]

September 9, 2026

DIHR Director Keith Diaz Moore Participates in National Architecture + Health Educators Summit

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Design Institute for Health & Resilience (DIHR) Director Keith Diaz Moore recently represented DIHR at the 19th Annual Architecture + Health Educators Summit, held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, alongside the Academy of Architecture for Health Summer Leadership Summit. The annual gathering brings together educators, researchers, and practitioners committed to advancing health and well-being through architecture and […]

July 22, 2026

Dr. Andy Hong and HARP Lab Visit Chung-Ang University for International Academic Seminar

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Andy Hong, Director of the Healthy Aging and Resilient Places (HARP) Lab, recently visited Chung-Ang University in Seoul, South Korea, to participate in an international joint academic seminar hosted by the Smart Urban Design Lab (SUDL). Organized by Professor Jeongwoo Lee of Chung-Ang University, the seminar brought together faculty members, researchers, and students to discuss […]

July 6, 2026

DIHR Faculty Member Dr. Sarah Canham Featured on Talking Aging Podcast

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DIHR is proud to highlight Dr. Sarah Canham, Project Director of the Aging in the Right Place Partnership (Vieillir au Bon Endroit) and a faculty member with DIHR, for her recent appearance on the Talking Aging podcast. Dr. Canham joined host Meeka Marsolais and Lead Project Coordinator Joe Humphries to discuss the growing challenge of […]

October 21, 2025

Dr. Ajla Aksamija at DIA-LOGUE Symposium

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Date: April 25, 2025 We’re excited to feature Dr. Ajla Aksamija, PhD, as one of the keynote speakers at this year’s DIA-LOGUE Symposium. Dr. Aksamija’s work exemplifies the dynamic blend of innovative research and real-world architectural practice. Her session promises to deliver fresh insights on transforming academic theory into impactful design solutions that shape inclusive […]

March 25, 2025

Roundtable on Accessibility for Aging and Disability Populations

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Date: November 7, 2024 Dr. Andy Hong, Assistant Professor at the School of Architecture + Planning, participated in the first roundtable on “Accessibility for Aging and Disability Populations” at the ACSP in Seattle, WA. The session focused on advancing research into aging and disability and discussing strategies to create more inclusive cities for all community […]

March 25, 2025

Innovative Design in Vernal, Utah

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Featured Article on: @theU Dr. Valerie Greer has been highlighted in a feature article on @theU for her leadership in a semester-long architecture studio that reimagined downtown Vernal, Utah. This pioneering project explored both the politics and practical challenges of designing in the desert while fostering a collaborative effort with Vernal City to enhance community […]

March 25, 2025