At Sizemore Group, we believe design should do more than solve problems — it should improve lives.
That’s why our work on the Brookhaven City Centre goes beyond aesthetics and efficiency. This new civic hub is being designed to meet LEED Gold standards and will also incorporate elements of both WELL and EarthCraft certifications.
The WELL Building Standard is a growing global movement focused on how buildings can directly improve human health. Organizations of all sizes — from startups to Fortune 500s — are using WELL to create spaces that prioritize the wellbeing of their people, optimize performance, and support long-term value.
WELL includes over 500 evidence-based design, policy, and operational strategies that address a wide range of health needs. Some of the key outcomes include:
- Making the air better to breathe
- Ensuring the water is safe to drink
- Selecting healthier materials
- Mitigating burnout and stress
- Fostering a culture of health
- Encouraging daily movement
- Supporting hybrid, remote, and in-person workforces
For the Brookhaven City Centre in particular, we’re looking at areas such as air quality, lighting, sound and movement. This building will be next to a MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) station and it will use a lot of wood in the construction so we’re taking steps to reduce the potential impact of background noise and sound reverberations.
These are the kinds of goals that are shaping the future of architecture — and the kinds of conversations we’re excited to be part of.
Later this month, two of our principals, Angel Kauffmann and Kathryn L. Scott, will attend “Designing Wellbeing: Neuroaesthetics, Biophilia, and the Healing Power of Beauty,” a symposium held during High Point Market in North Carolina. Hosted by High Point by Design (HPxD) and Science in Design, the event will bring together designers, researchers, and medical professionals to explore how science and design are aligning in powerful new ways.
The symposium runs April 25–26, with day one focused on presentations and panels, and day two offering immersive showroom tours. It’s an exciting opportunity to connect with industry leaders who are shaping how we think about health, beauty, and the built environment.
We look forward to learning, sharing, and continuing to integrate these evidence-based wellness strategies into the spaces we design — for today and for the future.
Let’s connect! As mentioned above, we are attending the Designing Well Being Symposium in High Point, NC April 25-26 and look forward to hearing from experts on the cross section of science and design. Designing for health and sustainability has always been paramount to Sizemore Group — we look forward to hearing the latest developments in the field. Send us a note to let us know you’ll be at the symposium!