Designing with care.

We use trauma-informed design to create safer, more supportive spaces.

Trauma-informed design (TiD) recognizes the impact of the built environment on mood and behavior.

This approach integrates insights from neuroscience, sociology, and cultural awareness to create spaces that feel safe, calming, and inclusive.

    • Improves focus.

    • Builds sense of community and belonging.

    • Encourages collaboration and communication.

    • Reduces environmental stressors.

    • Offers tools for self-soothing and emotional regulation.

    • Supports diverse styles of teaching, learning, and working.

Trauma-informed design in action at Clayton High School Library

By using trauma-informed design principles, this space empowers students and teachers.

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News and Updates
Bond Architects Featured in St. Louis Magazine
Bond Architects Featured in St. Louis Magazine

Firm’s work in trauma-informed design featured in St. Louis Magazine.

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Trauma-Informed Design Presentation at “Next Generation Campus” Higher Education Summit
Trauma-Informed Design Presentation at “Next Generation Campus” Higher Education Summit

Principal Susan Pruchnicki, FAIA LEED AP ID+C, will be giving a presentation on Trauma-Informed Design at P.O.E’s “Next Generation Campus” event.

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School libraries as havens for mental health

With young people experiencing record levels of depression and anxiety, faculty and administrators are more concerned than ever about finding ways to support student mental health. Many schools are looking at how to develop calming and comforting restorative spaces within their schools.

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