My passion for architecture has always stemmed from the belief that, above all, a built environment must evoke a psychologically and socially enriching experience for its inhabitants, while responding to the specifically intended activities for which each space is designed. My studio projects often focus on how architectural expression can actually validate an activity beyond simply providing a secure shelter of walls, floor, and ceiling. As my explorations and intrigue of design impact has evolved over recent years, I have developed a more focused ambition to understand the psychological and social impact that architecture has been studied and proven to have on the development of people. I began reading scholarly journals published by the American Institute of Psychology and SAGE publications, which contain many unbiased research findings on various topics of how people respond to specific environmental conditions.

I assert that architects have a continually growing need to develop a more sophisticated understanding of how architecture affects human behavior. By gaining a more in-depth perspective on the cognitive impact of the environment, future designers can more factually ensure the efficacy of presented design solutions and avoid unintended outcomes. Just as the science and study of medicine has developed increasingly more sophisticated and innovative solutions to treat patients, providing better care, more successful surgeries, and decreasing patient recovery time, I believe that architecture too has the potential to gain a more sophisticated understanding of the impact of environment on the mind and the body.