Aries Martin has 17 years of architectural experience in San Francisco working directly on projects that address vulnerable and minority populations. For 10 years Aries worked with a non-profit that promoted community-oriented architectural advocacy.  Giving those who often cannot afford architectural services an equal opportunity through community-based design and involvement.

After a decade Aries joined the Public Works Bureau of Architecture (BOA) and was given the opportunity to spearhead Projects for the Homeless as a Job Captain. Continuing to work on user-based humanitarian design and learning how to better serve the homeless through various architectural solutions and approaches.