As a Director of HDR’s Canadian health practice and an internationally acclaimed, award-winning architect, Barbara has spearheaded over $1.5B in healthcare projects throughout her distinguished career. Renowned for her pioneering, outcome-focused approach, she seamlessly integrates best practices, emerging trends, and the practical realities of modern healthcare design and delivery. Barbara’s embrace of cutting-edge technologies empowers healthcare clients to make critical long-term decisions with confidence. She uniquely blends visionary strategy with award-winning design expertise, underpinned by a deep understanding of architectural principles, building science, systems, policies, and standards. Known for her exceptional leadership, Barbara excels in consensus-building and navigating complex challenges, ensuring the successful delivery of large-scale, intricate healthcare projects. Her global recognition in mental health and elder-friendly design drives her to apply innovative principles to acute care, optimizing outcomes for both patients and staff in this evolving era.
- Company:HDR Architecture Limited
- Short Bio:Associate Vice President, Director of Health: Canada East
Sessions
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May 15, 2025, 13:35
Augmented Intelligence: Case Studies for technology-augmented design of healthcare facilities
Private: Responding to the Changing Playbook: Risk Management, Adaptability and Resiliency -
May 8, 2023, 13:00
Take 3: Key Design Innovations in Sub-Acute Care
Protected: Optimizing Healing Environments for Vulnerable & Underserved Patients -
May 8, 2023, 11:30
Panel: Future of Long Term Care Facilities
Protected: Optimizing Healing Environments for Vulnerable & Underserved Patients -
November 28, 2017, 11:30
Integrating Research, Evidence-Based Design & Clinical Practice for Improved Outcomes in the Older Population
Private: Transforming Healthcare Environments, Women’s College Hospital, Toronto -
October 27, 2017, 08:45
Bedrest and Beyond: How Hospitals can Better Heal Older Patients through Practice and Design
Private: Innovations for Better Care, Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary