Evidence Based Design

"Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment: Incorporating Trauma-Informed Design in The Soft Interview Room"

The soft interview room has become integral to law enforcement's investigative toolbox in many parts of the world. Using intentional design

Why Everybody Loves Design Shows

Let me start by saying these shows are "reality tv" with little actual reality. However, here's why we love them... We meet the people,...

Repurposing Spaces for Supportive Housing

There has long been a shortage of supportive housing in Ontario for our vulnerable populations. The impact of the pandemic has left many...

Rethinking Supportive Housing for Homeless Youth

The INNclusion Home program is a first of its kind for the region. Blue Door Services identified the need for population-specific support...

Why don't they just go to a shelter? But would you want to be here?

There is a great deal of stigma around homelessness and much that reinforces those negative perceptions. "Shelters and other housing...

Let There Be Light, Just Not This Kind

If you use CFL's (compact fluorescent lightbulb) in your lighting fixtures then this is going to be a lightbulb moment💡 Let me enLIGHTen...

Home Sweet Home? Not for at-risk youth. A call to shelter them with dignity through design.

How can we expect the best result when we don't provide them with all the tools and supports to recover and thrive.