Our Team

Bill Ledger, AIA, ACHA, NCARB, EDAC, LEED AP, LSSGB

Partner, Healthcare Market Leader, Senior Healthcare Architect,

“The work we do helps caregivers be at their best—for their patients’ best.”

Bill is Design Collaborative’s Healthcare Market and Studio Leader. He was one of the first architects in the state of Indiana to be board-certified in healthcare architecture by the American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA). He is a recognized thought leader in the field, participating regularly in national healthcare design forums, conferences, and publishing opportunities.

Bill thrives in the regulatory detail that’s present in the healthcare sector. His care-driven approach helps both patients and providers flourish. Guided by Bill and his keen interest in identifying root problems and planning for the long-term, DC’s Healthcare Studio applies deep technical understanding to each project. Bill excels on this team, leading with empathy, experience and vision.

Areas of Expertise

• Architecture
• Master Planning
• Facility Assessments
• Visioning & Discovery
• Private: Programming
• Private: Medical Planning
• Private: Lean Six Sigma

Memberships

• American Institute of Architects (AIA)
• AIA Academy of Architecture for Health
• Urban Land Institute
• U.S. Green Building Council

Honors

• 2023, AIA Indiana Healthcare Design Award - Honor Award in the Adaptive/Reuse/Renovation/Interior Architecture
• 2021, ULI Health Leaders Network Cohort 4
• 2020, Love What You Do - DC Values Award
• 2018, BCA Excellence in Construction – Renovation Over $2M, Parkview Education Center
• 2017, IES – Lighting Control Innovation Award, Taylor University Campus Center
• 2017, AIA Fort Wayne – Renovation Merit Award, USF Downtown Campus
• 2017, AIA Fort Wayne – Non-traditional Citation Award, Parkview Randallia Main Entry

Registrations

• Registered Architect: Indiana
• Green Building Certification Institute
• Evidence-Based Design Accreditation & Certification (EDAC)
• Board Certified Healthcare Architect: National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

Publications

• Accreditation Readiness: What Hospitals Need to Know to Stay Survey-Ready Every Day
• Building Code Compliance in Healthcare Facilities: Ensuring Protection and Safety
• The Capacity Dilemma: Planning for the Surge
• NFPA 101 Key Revisions for Healthcare Occupancies
• Patient-First Family Medicine Clinics
• Revolutionizing Patient Care Unit Design: Innovations for People-First Care
• The Future of Healthcare Design: A Review from DC’s Healthcare Studio Leader
• Telehealth: Is it the Future of Better Healthcare?
• What is Lean Six Sigma, and How Can it Save You Time and Money?