Luke Chung earned a Master of Architecture + Health degree from Clemson University, where he became involved with the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) committee, contributing to healthcare case study initiatives and continuing his active engagement with the organization today. Currently a Medical Planner at ZGF with two years of professional experience, Luke has contributed to a wide range of healthcare projects, from outpatient clinics to large-scale hospitals. His work also focuses heavily on healthcare benchmarking, driven by a strong interest in leveraging data and research to understand how healthcare design can enhance patient safety, support staff wellbeing, and improve the overall user experience.
Courses
AIA AAH Case Study Library & Benchmarking - Collective Design Intelligence
The AIA /AAH Case Study Library, led by the Research Initiatives Committee, transforms award-winning healthcare projects into a shared, practical resource - enabling design decisions that improve patient safety, clinical outcomes, and user well-being. By standardizing and centralizing peer-reviewed case studies, it helps teams quickly identify strategies, benchmark performance, and make more confident decisions to drive smarter design and stronger outcomes across the industry. Examples will focus on how documented design strategies relate to patient safety, staff workflows, and overall user experience in healthcare settings.