I became a designer not for the building type, but for the people. Early on, the premise of making health easier to attain – alongside the built environment – became my mission and cornerstone as a designer. People are the reason buildings exist, therefore buildings should enhance and promote life, not hinder it. Looking at health on a large scale, I believe that by addressing wellness through better building materials, accessibility, clean air, better lighting and policies to fuel those qualities, we will directly influence the majority at the micro level. There is no greater accomplishment than knowing you made someone’s life better, or more comfortable through design.