NIHD is your organization to collaborate and network with professionals on both the design and clinical side of creating healthcare environments. We are a diverse group of members, working in many facets of healthcare design.  

We have many benefits and tools for you whether you are just starting a career or looking to enhance the work you already do in healthcare design. Download our member guide below to learn about your benefits.

As a collective, NIHD is shaping the future of healthcare environments. 

We welcome your involvement to strengthen our mission and vision.

Get Involved! Learn ways to volunteer in our latest Newsletter:

Hear The History of NIHD from our Founder:

During this member meeting, members hear from our founder on the origins of NIHD. In 2005, Debbie Gregory, a registered nurse, returned to school to study space planning and interior design. The chasm of misunderstanding between space planning and design became apparent while she studied programming and schematic design, and within the accompanying healthcare research and design projects. She questioned, "Is anyone asking for the nurses opinions on the design and function of their work environments?”, so she began investigating.

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Register for our complimentary member events and webinars:

our next Virtual Member Connect will be our Annual Member Meeting:

December Date TBD.

Each quarter, NIHD invites all members to participate in a virtual round table led by the Membership Committee. This virtual discussion will highlight member benefits and the upcoming 90-days, share volunteer opportunities and provide time for members to share what they hope to gain from membership.