Clark/Kjos Architects is pleased to announce Principal Tom Clark, has been elected president of the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH). Clark has been an AAH board member since 2015. For his year-long term as president, Clark will be responsible for leading the knowledge community of over 7,000 healthcare architects, designers, and other health industry members.

The mission of the Academy is to provide its members with knowledge which supports the design of healthy environments, and creates education and networking opportunities for its members and other health industry organizations.  The Academy is the authoritative voice of architects engaged in the design of healthy environments.

Tom Clark, FAIA, EDAC, is a founding Principal of Clark/Kjos Architects, LLC.  His designs have received numerous national and regional design awards from The American Institute of Architects, Modern Healthcare, Healthcare Design, ASHE, HUD, Solient Health, IIDA, ASID, and Oregon Governor’s Award.  His work has been featured in many national publications, including Modern Healthcare, Healthcare Design, Contract, Health Facilities Management, and Medical Construction and Design. Tom has taught in university design studios throughout the Pacific Northwest.