Our research and interior design teams explore how we can make a difference through design. By engaging with people who will use the spaces we create — collecting information and gaining insight — we make outcome-driven design decisions. We believe that informed intent and meaningful, measurable impact are core tenets of responsible and innovative design.
Meet our Speakers
JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE DESIGN IMPACT
2022 ASID Outcome of Design Award Winner & Optimizer: North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood
Thursday, September 22
9:00 – 10:00 AM
Chopin Ballroom
Every space at UC San Diego’s North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood is designed with an understanding that college years are formative for building healthy habits. The 12-acre, seven-building campus incorporates holistic, evidence-based architecture and interior design strategies to enhance social, mental and physical well-being. Pending approval for 1 IDCEC CEU and 1 AIA LU.
project COALITION
“Even seeing other people [outside chatting and] being social makes me feel like I’m a part of a college campus.”
Sixth College Freshman
communal kitchen &
great room
27.96% Increased Satisfaction with Overall Residential Spaces
“Even seeing other people being social makes me feel like I’m a part of a college campus (seeing people outside socializing).”
Sixth College sophomore
operable Windows &
Line of Sight to Social Spaces
8% Reduction in Depression
“The dining hall has improved my social experience. It’s nice to study with people rather than being locked up in my room.”
Sixth College freshman
Central Marketplace & Dining Hall
11% Increased Satisfaction with Healthy Food Amenities
Experience North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood
DISCUSS EDUCATION DESIGN AND RESEARCH WITH US
Enriched Environments to Support Social and Emotional Learning
Join HKS for a conversation about our exciting in-progress research supported by the ASID Foundation. We’ll discuss how this research will provide a tool for designers to create Enriched Environments to support a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) approach, leading to brain health benefits for teachers and students. Plus, we’ll share how to implement a research-informed framework within the design process. See you there!
Friday, September 23
1:10 – 1:30 PM
Pop-up Session
