Erin Peavey, EDAC, LEED AP BD+C

Vice-President, HKS, Inc.

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Erin Peavey is an Architect and Design Researcher at HKS where she helps lead the integration of research and practice to advance the creation and communication of knowledge across the firm with a focus on design for health and wellbeing. Erin is a believer in the power of places to heal, connect and serve vulnerable people — from hospital patients and their families, to people struggling with social isolation and mental health issues. Her research has been published in international scientific journals and industry publications. Erin is a leading voice on how design can combat loneliness and foster social health, and has been featured by SXSW, Curbed and Metropolis Magazine. Her podcast, Shared Space, explores the hidden structures of our spaces that impact how we connect, live, and heal. Erin has been named a Rising Star by Healthcare Design Magazine and Healthcare Design's Best Under 40 by the AIA-AAH.