Compassionate, skilled, strategic, empathetic—all of these words describe David, a keen architect with deep focus on mental and behavioral healthcare spaces. Equally focused on shaping better spaces for both patients and staff, David takes deep pride in creating solutions for vulnerable populations and helping reduce stigma around mental health.
Able to understand and respond to the full range of design implications from strategic planning, to complex building organization and detailed product selection, David is an invaluable resource to his clients and project teams. He’s also well-versed in LEAN design principles, always helping organizations optimize processes and eliminate inefficiency that may impact service or care delivery.
A few clients and collaborators
- Cordilleras Mental Health
- Dayton Children’s Hospital
- Sheppard Pratt Baltimore/Washington Campus
Expertise
- Behavioral and mental healthcare design
- Strategic planning, visioning and design strategy
- Connecting with care teams to understand their needs
Pursuits
- Enjoying the youthful wonder of life through experiences with his son
- Learning how to use new tools and trades
- Renovating his family’s first home
