AIA Canada Society — Inhabitants’ Wellbeing in Trauma-Informed Environments
When: Wednesday 2 September 2026 @ 12:00 (Eastern US time)
Where: ONLINE
CES: Estimated 1.0 LU/HSW for AIA Members
Speaker
Vedran Škopac, M.Arch, MRAIC, AAA, AIBC, HKA; Adj. Principal Architect, Reimagine Architects
Claudia Yehia-Alaeddin, AAA, ALEP, MRAIC, B.Arch, LEED AP BD+C; Principal Architect, Reimagine Architects
Description
How can architecture foster healing, resilience, and belonging?
AIA Canada Society is pleased to welcome Vedran Škopac and Claudia Yehia-Alaeddin of Reimagine Architects for an insightful webinar exploring the role architecture can play in supporting the wellbeing of individuals and communities affected by trauma.
As awareness grows around the impacts of trauma on individuals and communities, architects are increasingly challenged to create environments that support wellbeing beyond basic function.
Drawing from the built work of Reimagine Architects, Vedran and Claudia will explore how trauma-informed design principles can be integrated into educational, residential, community, and mixed-use projects.
Through case studies, participants will examine how design strategies related to spatial organization, daylight, materiality, acoustics, biophilia, cultural responsiveness, and community engagement can influence mental, emotional, and social wellbeing.
The webinar will present practical approaches for creating environments that enhance safety, dignity, connection, and agency, while supporting healthier and more resilient communities.
Free to attend.
