American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA)

Architecture and PlanningKansas, United States11-50 Employees

The American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA) is a professional organization that provides board certification for architects who specialize in healthcare design. Its certification process requires documented experience and results from a computer-based exam, and holders are expected to pursue ongoing education, ethical practice, and contributions to the field to advance healthcare architecture for the public. Based in Overland Park, Kansas, ACHA serves healthcare architects across the United States and Canada, supporting practitioners with validated expertise in a specialized area of architecture and planning.

The organization positions itself within the architecture and planning industry as a credentialing body that recognizes and maintains high standards for healthcare design professionals. Established in 1990s and with a stated mission to improve healthcare architecture, ACHA has published initiative work such as the Future of Healthcare Task Force Report, reflecting its engagement with how design can influence access and outcomes in a post-pandemic context. The association operates from its Kansas location and serves a professional community seeking formal recognition of expertise in healthcare environments.

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