Sunhwa Son is a licensed architect with over 20 years of experience and has joined recently the Bureau of Architecture (BOA) at San Francisco Public Works after successful completion of multi-function public facilities, City of South San Francisco Community Civic Campus project in the previous private firm. This community-driven design process reignited her passion to serve the community for public safety, wellness, and aspirations in creative and inspiring ways. She has broad planning and design experience including healthcare, commercial office, higher education, science and technology, adaptive reuse, federal, and civic projects. She has won design awards and has served as a member of the AIA CA Professional Practice Advisory Committee since 2022. She is a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Architecture and Planning with a Master’s degree.
Courses
Reimagining Behavioral Health and Homeless Services in San Francisco
Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 2:00-3:00pm ET
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.
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