2021 Environments for Aging

Melissa Pritchard
Managing Principal
SFCS Architects


Melissa C. Pritchard, AIA, NCARB, LEED® AP BD+C is a Senior Vice President at SFCS. She has over 18 years of experience with an emphasis on the roles of project management and project designer. She has managed and planned projects for retirement, commercial, residential, non-profit, and educational clients. Ms. Pritchard has written numerous project articles and received many distinctive awards for her work. She attended Krakow Polytechnic University in Krakow, Poland and completed her Bachelor of Architecture degree at the University of Tennessee. Beginning with her graduate thesis, Melissa began to focus on her specialized interests in the areas of design for seniors and frail adults, with a focus on design for memory support. Melissa has worked with clients nationwide in an effort to improve the environments that our seniors live in. Melissa is actively involved in researching design trends and innovations that can improve the residential environments that are emerging as the industry standard for skilled care communities. Most recently, Melissa has been working on several projects regarding household design trends for memory support residents with a focus on resident outcomes and broader benefits to the staff, provider and larger community. Melissa is a member of the American Institute of Architects, certified through the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, and is a LEED Accredited Professional with a specialty in Building Design and Construction. Melissa has served as the Associate Director for the AIA Board of Directors and on the Design Review Board of the Center City Commission. Melissa has also worked with various national code task force groups updating regulations to support residential design in licensed senior living environments. Melissa has served on the selection Jury for the Environments for Aging design awards, and speaks nationally about the senior living industry.

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