Principal Architect | Harrison Design
Emily joined Harrison Design's Commercial Studio in 2017 and was promoted as the company's first female Principal Architect in 2021. Emily has led over 2 million square feet of design and construction ranging from cottage style homes to over 450K square feet of mixed-use and multi-family developments ranging from 3 to 20+ acre sites. Prior to joining Harrison Design, Emily spent a decade in commercial architecture focused on private education, country & golf clubhouses and hospitality design.
Emily serves a three-year elected term on AIA Atlanta’s Board of Directors as 2023 President and Georgia Institute of Technology's College of Design Advisory Board. From 2020-2021, she served as the AIA South Atlantic Young Architect Regional Director, in 2021 she graduated from the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program, and in 2022 was honored by receiving AIA Georgia’s Emerging Professional of the Year Award.
She is known for her expertise in the field of mental health and architecture, mentorship to emerging professionals, and activism for JEDI efforts in the profession and community.
Emily is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art (ICAA) and a certified member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB).
Courses
So You Want to Design for All? Designing for Mental Health
The past 2+ years of a global pandemic and increased calls for racial justice, coupled with the threats of climate change have only amplified the impacts and disparities of mental health and highlighted the intersection of identity and economic inequality with mental health.
This webinar will provide a platform for an open dialogue with the goal of de-stigmatizing discussions of mental health and advancing the conversation. The panelists and moderator will present their past personal experiences and perspectives, along with their design work to discuss how architects can better address mental health in workplace culture, our communities, and our practice.
Attendees will hear from a diverse group of architects and designers who are committed to design that addresses mental health challenges and barriers and works towards a healthier, more equitable future for all. The panelists will share their background, vision, project samples, and insights in why consideration for mental health and the varied perspectives and needs of individuals is imperative for architects and their communities. Attendees will learn various methods of incorporating considerations of mental health in their practice and daily lives and encourage the audience to continue the conversation outside of the webinar with actionable suggestions.
The panelists will expand on how and why architects should take on a leadership role in this area and advocate for spaces where all may thrive. This session will have ample Q&A time, allowing for attendees to engage with the panelists.
Hosted by YAF.
This session was recorded live on December 6, 2022.
Course expires 10/23/2025