Center for Design and Health

The Center for Design and Health at the University of Virginia School of Architecture pursues cross-disciplinary research to aid the design and planning of effective environments for human health and well being. The work of the Center focuses on a variety of health issues, including the design and planning of patient-centered medical facilities, housing, neighborhoods, communities, cities, and regions.

Institute for Environmental Negotiation

The Institute for Environmental Negotiation (IEN) works with community organizations, local and state government on a range of community issues, including community visioning, public health, heritage preservation, watershed planning, agriculture, transportation, land use and development, recreation, working waterfronts, and public lands issues.