ERIN PEAVEY, EDAC, LEED AP BD+C

Erin Peavey is trained as an architect and design researcher, and has spent her career bridging the gap between research and practice. In her role at HKS, she sits at the intersection of design, operations and research. She works with clients to explore best practices and define the best fit for their operational and facility needs. Prior to joining HKS, she was a senior researcher and medical planner at HOK, working closely with clients on planning and design for a range of large- and small-scale projects and a Research Consultant with the Center for Health Design and Georgia Institute of Technologies' SimTigrate Lab. She is the research chair and a trustee for the Academy of Architecture for Health Foundation and was recognized in Healthcare Design’s Best Under 40 by the Academy of Architecture for Health. She is active in giving back to the healthcare design community as a speaker, mentor, teacher and board member. Peavey’s areas of study include the built environment’s impact on teamwork and collaborative practice, population health, ambulatory clinic design and methods for practice-based research integration.