“Working with underserved communities in India pushed me to rethink my role as a designer. Committing to design as a basic human need – an invitation rather than an intervention – finds hope not in erasing people’s pain, but in designing dignified spaces of pride and possibility.”
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Diksha Pilania,
OWNERSHIP
"Harm reduction and behavioral change inside secure settings must acknowledge the deep-seated trauma carried by most incarcerated individuals. I program spaces and infrastructure for physical and psychological safety, agency, and
self-worth: a healing transformation."
Marayca Lopez-Ferrer,
Cody-Michael Gan,
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"While often applied to individual buildings, trauma-informed design principles are equally important at the urban scale. Planning strategies like anti-displacement, alternative safety infrastructure, and equitable nature access can correct systemic imbalances."
Atlanta
Principal | Justice+Civic Planner
New York
Associate | Planner
Los Angeles
Associate | Design Researcher
Phoenix
"My work as an anthropologist has required me to critically think about the impact trauma can have on experiences of space. A space that feels supportive, accessible/approachable, and safe does not only reduce stress for occupants – it can make room for joy."
Teeka Gray
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Senior Associate | Landscape Architect
Kansas City
"As a landscape architect, I value the opportunity to work with multiple disciplines daily. Our integrated design approach creates an environment for me to grow as a professional while also delivering award-winning work. Seeing the positive impact that we are able to make on people through design is extremely rewarding."
Josh Erhart, ASLA, CLARB
"Pending Quote"
Todd Orr,
Principal | Senior Architect
Orlando
Interior Designer
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LEED Green Associate
AICP
PhD
AIA, NCARB