Peter has spent over three decades designing homeless shelters, affordable housing, and schools in California and working with low-income populations throughout south and southeast Asia. He is a recipient of awards from the Fulbright Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Graham Foundation, Columbia and Harvard Universities, among other institutions. At the Bureau of Architecture, he has been involved in the design, programming, and construction administration of multiple homeless shelters.
Courses
Reimagining Behavioral Health & Homeless Services in San Francisco
Cities across the U.S. face critical challenges in behavioral health, substance abuse, and homelessness. San Francisco is leading the way with over 20 groundbreaking projects – either in design, under construction, or recently completed – that provide new solutions, including crisis stabilization units, child and family therapy facilities, and modular buildings.
This course features experts from the San Francisco Department of Public Works, highlighting innovative new solutions for supporting the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants and the broader community. By shining a spotlight on behavioral health projects, this course will demonstrate how designers can improve service navigation, enhance connectivity, and create more effective support networks to address urgent health and housing needs.
This course was recorded live on May 13, 2025.