Design for Equity

We conducted research with a diverse group of New York City school students to understand how to create inclusive school buildings that feel welcoming and supportive for all.

Listening to the local community to improve climate justice, health, safety, and equity.

Equitable development requires strong community partnerships, and a long-term commitment to place-based work. By focusing on relationship building, active participation, and continuous learning, we can create projects that prioritize equity and improve the lives of community members.

To build stronger, more resilient, and equitable communities it’s essential that we leverage the power of research and engage residents.

We investigated how thoughtfully designed conference rooms and new behaviors can support parity for in-person and remote participants, enabling each person to participate in a meaningful way.

We researched how to offset the effects of extreme heat in at-risk communities through community co-creation of shading structures.

As tech companies plot their partial return to the workplace, some are ready to embrace our latest challenge: How we take insights from the past two years and use them to design joyful, inclusive work environments?

Equitable outcomes begin with an equitable process, and public engagement is key.

The journey towards an inclusive design outcome must start by engaging those for whom the design is intended.

By designing spaces that prioritize universal design principles and connectivity, we can create more accessible, purposeful places for seniors.

In this episode of the Gensler Design Exchange podcast, four Gensler aviation industry experts explore how the pandemic has introduced airport design innovations in health, wellness, technology, and equity.

In this episode of Gensler Design Exchange podcast, our guests talk about this new resource for architects and designers in creating equitable communities.

In this episode of the Gensler Design Exchange podcast, we explore how museums are adapting to changing visitor expectations in an increasingly digital world.

Birth centers can level the playing field for low-income women and women of color. Community of Hope offers health services regardless of one’s ability to pay.

Here are four strategies to create a public transit commute that prioritizes people’s safety and equity.