Featured News
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National Geographic - How to design a city to improve your mental health - according to science
Discover how innovative urban design can boost mental well-being in cities. This featured article explores science-backed strategies for creating environments that support emotional health, from integrating nature to fostering social connection, and highlights the challenges and opportunities in building healthier urban spaces.
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Psychology Today - How to Design for Solitude
Find calm in a busy world. This featured article by Erin Peavey explores how thoughtful design can create spaces for true solitude-whether at home, in nature, or at work. Discover practical strategies and inspiring examples that show how architecture can nurture reflection, creativity, and well-being for everyone seeking a restorative pause from daily life1.
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Erin Peavey Honored as 2024 AIA Young Architect
Erin Peavey, AIA, has been honored with the 2024 AIA Young Architects Award, recognizing her national leadership in advancing design for health, well-being, and social connection. As an architect, author, and advocate, Erin bridges research and practice to create environments that help people thrive-from hospitals and schools to city neighborhoods. Her innovative work, mentorship, and public outreach are inspiring a new generation to see architecture as a catalyst for healing and community.
Erin Peavey Recipient of TAMU 2024 College of Architecture Outstanding Alumni Award
The Texas A&M College of Architecture has announced seven distinguished former students for the College of Architecture Harold L. Adams ’61, Outstanding Alumni Award. To honor their remarkable lifetime contributions to their industries and disciplines, the college will host a banquet on Nov. 15, 2024, at the Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center. These individuals represent the top one percent of the top one percent among the school’s alumni.
Former students nominated the 2024 Outstanding Alumni, and a school committee selected them for their exceptional achievements. This recognition is the highest honor the college bestows, with less than one percent of its more than 16,000 alumni having received this accolade.
Erin Peavey Honored as 2024 AIA Young Architect
For her career-long efforts, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has named Peavey as a recipient of its 2024 Young Architect Award, one of the organization’s highest honors.
In recognizing her, the AIA called her “a visionary leader fueled by enthusiastic curiosity and striving for a higher level of design excellence.”
Fast Company World Changing Ideas!
Park for Floral Farms won honorable mention in the general excellence category of Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards honors the broadest ideas, whether they’re new government policies, new business models, or entirely new consumer categories. Anything that has the potential to effect true systems change or solve wicked problems.
Erin Peavey Named Building Design & Construction 40 Under 40
Erin Peavey is Named a BD+C 40 under 40 class of 2020
These AEC stars are making their mark in business, philanthropy, and in their communities.
Erin Peavey Named an Engineering News Record 2021 Top Young Professional
Erin Peavey was honored to be recognized by ENR Texas & Louisiana at part of the 2021 class of Top Young Professionals. This annual awards program honors 20 individuals under 40 years of age in each of ENR's 10 regions who have shown exceptional leadership and service throughout their career.