On the TEDx stage, Erin shares research at HKS, Inc. on how design of public spaces has the power to combat loneliness is so important to the health of our communities.

To those in the design community, the small strokes you make when designing parks, architecture, or even simple sidewalks can heal us or hurt us.

In a time of hyper connection and communication, many of us report feeling lonely and detached, and there is strong evidence that this has a toxic effect on our health and happiness. Peavey will share an evidence-based framework to design for social connection, examine scalable strategies — some unexpected — that lead to social environments that promote meaningful connections. Huge opportunities await architects who can leverage this knowledge to build a future marked by connections that boost our collective health.

How does where we live impact on how we experience loneliness and what can we as policymakers, researchers, and practitioners do about it. This session which includes speakers with experience from around the world, will look at what interventions can really make a difference in reducing the impact of where we live on our levels of loneliness.

‘A place of community and healing’: This Dallas architect led park design for Shingle Mountain site .

‘Together we can move mountains’ is the motto of the park — and of Erin Peavey’s effort to ensure that the Floral Farms neighborhood got the proposal it envisioned.

Loneliness and social isolation are threatening millions of people; however, increasing connection can reduce risk.

The places we live can exacerbate our sense of isolation and loneliness.

Concrete design strategies—like universal accessibility, incorporation of nature, and shared spaces—can foster social health.

Partnering with Social Health Lab’s founder, Kasley Killam, MPH from Harvard University, to discuss Designing for Urban Connection as a part of the World Happiness Week events, hosted by Togetherness Hub!

HKS Health and Arup have partnered to share The Pandemic-Resilient Hospital: How Design Can Help Facilities Stay Operational and Safe. In this webinar, we explored detailed architectural, MEP engineering and medical planning strategies to create and adapt facilities to be more resilient to long-range airborne diseases, such as SARS-CoV-2.

“done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.”

In a new series of one on one talks, An Impromptu Discussion aims to re-instill the desire for spontaneous and critical discussion around architecture and design. An Impromptu Discussion will be held every two weeks, hosted by Michael Friebele in partnership with the Architecture and Design Exchange. In the spirit of being “impromptu,” there will be no prepared slides. Each session will cover a number of topics and interests with audience participation in shaping the discussion encouraged.

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.

The pandemic has created a new normal of remote living: forcing many of us to move from in-person interactions to online and virtual experiences, heightening feelings of loneliness, disengagement and disproportionately affecting vulnerable and marginalized communities.

Join this event on utilizing health, hospitality and design to reframe human connection, share our humanity, promote inclusion.

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.