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 life.
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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.
How to Design a City to Improve Your Mental Health
Experts say small changes in our neighborhoods- like where we sit, or congregate- can make a big difference in how connected we feel to those around us.
BBC: Can Design Heal Loneliness?
Erin Peavey speaks to the BBC Woman’s Hour about how our built environment can help to foster social connection and heal loneliness.
Buildings That Can Heal in the Wake of Trauma
"The goal is to create environments that are supportive and where people can find a sense of agency and dignity."
CBC’s Spark with Nora Young: Architecture for Well-being
“We have designed our cities in a way that often isolates us. We've designed for the car, we've designed for efficiency, but we haven't always designed for the human heart and our need for connection”