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Perkins&Will’s new PRECEDE tool provides access to public health data to inform design decisions

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Perkins&Will’s new PRECEDE tool provides access to public health data to inform design decisions

The tool allows for a better understanding of site-specific health considerations.


By Peter Fabris, Contributing Editor | December 18, 2023
Perkins&Will’s new PRECEDE tool provides access to public health data to inform design decisions
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Perkins&Will recently launched a free digital resource that allows architects and designers to access key public health data to inform design decisions.

The “Public Repository to Engage Community and Enhance Design Equity,” or PRECEDE, centralizes demographic, environmental, and health data from across the U.S. into a geospatial database. The online dashboard makes it easier for designers to gain insights to create a healthier built environment.

The tool can help interior designers, architects, and urban planners answer questions like:

How does our built environment contribute to asthma and obesity?
What is the median income, proximity to traffic, or prevalence of cancer at a state, county, or census tract level in a selected location?
What strategies can design teams use to mitigate relevant public health factors?

PRECEDE underwent two years of testing and development prior to its launch. The development of the tool was funded by a Transform Grant from the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) Foundation. The research team is pursuing partnerships with individuals and organizations for future support and funding to expand the tool’s depth, rigor, and accessibility.

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