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Many factors influence design, but a new exhibit at the Center for Architecture is focused on the one considering health and fitness.

The exhibit, Building Fit 2015, uses photographs and text in large standing displays showcasing designs that encourage healthy activities like walking and bicycling. Health considerations can include whether a building is close to parks and healthy food sources, how it encourages exercise and how close it is to public transportation.

Brian Cavanaugh, president-elect of the Center for Architecture, said it’s now focusing on fewer exhibits, but more significant ones around specific themes.

Building Fit 2015 is the first in a series over the next two years that will focus on the effect of design on communities. Its purpose is to show designers, planners and architects how they can encourage physical activity and give greater attention to health through thoughtful design.

The exhibit, which opened Oct. 1 and will continue through December, mostly features works by New York designers; however, several local projects are included.

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Local projects featured in the exhibit include the Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center in Hillsboro, the Tilikum Crossing, the Academic and Student Recreation Center at Portland State University, Harper’s Playground in North Portland, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Healing Gardens and Oregon Health & Science University‘s Collaborative Life Sciences Building.