Haripriya Sathyanarayanan is a Ph.D. Candidate in Architecture (Building Science & Sustainability) with a Designated Emphasis in New Media at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on evidence-based design and enhancing the patient experience in pediatric healthcare settings. She employs an interdisciplinary approach, utilizing collaborative design processes, immersive technology, and biofeedback for patient and family engagement in design. She has contributed to DEI-focused residential energy code projects while expanding her expertise in Building Simulation & Design at the Pacific Northwest National Lab as a PhD Intern. Haripriya holds a Master of Science in Building Science and a Bachelor of Architecture. Her outstanding research efforts have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Fellowship2021 Griffin/McKahan/Zilm (GMZ) Graduate Fellowship in Health Facility Planning & Design, and the prestigious Regents Fellowship. Her commitment to sustainable and human-centered design is further demonstrated through her certifications: EDAC, LEED AP (BD+C), and WELL AP.