Edinburgh
Thursday 03 October, 2024
Architecture for Wellbeing vs
Wellbeing in Architecture
Venue: Central Hall, 2 West Tollcross, Edinburgh, EH3 9BP
Event: How can design and architecture contribute to enhancing health and wellbeing in society? Moreover, what steps can designers and architects take to prioritise their own health and wellbeing?
Join us for a day of workshops, seminars, panel discussions, presentations, and product discovery sessions. Together, let's explore how thoughtful design and construction can foster well-being in our lives and professional practices.
Exquisite line-up of Speakers
Peter Kerr
Director of Atelier 10
Ross Hunter
Director of Graven Images
Anne Cosentino
ABS Wellbeing Programme Lead
Linsey Shields
Director of Fundraising & Business development at Change Mental Health
Lesley Palmer
Professor of Aging & Dementia design
Jacqueline Kane
Nurse Psychological Therapist at Resolve Psychotherapy
Karen Pickering
Estate Development Manager at the University of Edinburgh
Nick Ward
CEO of Change Mental Health
Pete Smith
Architect, Collective Architecture
Linda Engles
Lecturer at Aberdeen University and Chartered Occupational Psychologist
Nicola Walls
Assistant Design Manager at the University of Edinburgh
An invaluable programme
(updated as of 15th April)
Room 1
Morning Session
10 - 10.45 am
Seminar on Mental Resilience with Jacqueline Kane, Resolve Psychotherapy
10.45 - 11.15 am
Mid-morning coffee break
11.15 am - Midday
The individual perspective CPD with Anne Cosentino, Architects Benevolent Society (ABS)
Lunchtime Session
12.30 - 2 pm
Presentation by Atelier 10
"Wellbeing and Health benefits of Lighting" with Peter Kerr
Lunch served
Afternoon Session
3 - 3.45 pm
Menopause in the Workplace Workshop, with Linda Engles, University of Aberdeen
3.45 - 4.15 pm
Afternoon coffee break
4.15 - 5 pm
Mental Health Training for Managers and Senior Leaders, with Change Mental Health
Evening Session
5.45 - 8.30 pm
Intro: "We are getting it wrong" Why is mental health getting worse and not better, and what can we do about it?
With Nick Ward, CEO,
Change Mental Health
Panel Discussion:
"Architecture for Inclusivity: benefits of a people-centric approach to design"
followed by Networking & Drinks
Room 2
Morning Session
10 - 10.45 am
Product Presentation / workshop by Solus Ceramics
10.45 - 11.15 am
Mid-morning coffee break
11.15 am - Midday
Product Presentation TBC
Afternoon Session
3 - 3.45 pm
Product Presentation TBC
3.45 - 4.15 pm
Afternoon coffee break
4.15 - 5 pm
Product Presentation TBC
Room 3
Morning Session
10 - 10.45 am
Product Presentation TBC
10.45 - 11.15 am
Mid-morning coffee break
11.15 am - Midday
Workshop TBC
Afternoon Session
3 - 3.45 pm
Mindfulness Workshop with Jacqueline Kane, Resolve Psychotherapy
3.45 - 4.15 pm
Afternoon coffee break
4.15 - 5 pm
Product Presentation TBC
Tickets
Full Day Ticket: £95 incl VAT
Cost includes all-day entry at the event for 1 person
All food and drink throughout the day
Networking with our Speakers, Sponsors and other attendants
Group booking (5 tickets): £400 incl VAT
Cost includes all-day entry at the event for
5 people
All food and drink throughout the day
Networking with our Speakers, Sponsors and other attendants
See you soon, Edinburgh!
Thursday 03 October, 2024
Venue: Central Hall, 2 West Tollcross, Edinburgh, EH3 9BP
To answer any of your questions about the event, including attending talks and exhibiting your brand, you can reach us on any of the contact options below.