Fernando Rodrigues brings over 25 years of dedicated expertise in healthcare architecture, showcasing a remarkable portfolio of designing diverse healthcare facilities worldwide across all design phases and in numerous countries.
As a distinguished medical planner, Fernando's commitment to design innovation is acknowledged throughout the industry. He is celebrated for pioneering distinctive design methodologies, leveraging cutting-edge building information modeling and simulation tools. These methodologies seamlessly transform intricate operational models into adaptable, high-efficiency healthcare delivery solutions.
Fernando holds prestigious certifications, including board certification as a healthcare architect by the American College of Healthcare Architects and accreditation as a certified evidence-based design practitioner by The Center of Health Design. These credentials underscore his commitment to implementing meticulously researched design decisions while advocating for elevated sustainability and superior performance benchmarks within his architectural projects.
He has held influential roles in esteemed organizations, previously serving as a Board Member of the AIA/Academy of Architecture for Health and chairing the AIA/Houston Committee of Architecture for Health. His dedication extends to fostering future talent, demonstrated by his leadership in the AIA STERIS Student Design Charrette for seven years. Furthermore, Fernando's advisory contributions to prominent academic institutions such as Clemson University, University of Virginia, Arizona State University, and Texas A&M University showcase his commitment to shaping the next generation of architects.
A respected thought leader, Fernando has shared his expertise at conferences and universities across North and Latin America and Europe, offering valuable insights and perspectives to global audiences.