What if architecture could heal what we can’t see?

At HMC Architects, we believe the built environment has the power to heal. Architecture of Healing: Trauma-Informed Design is our new guidebook exploring how design rooted in empathy, neuroscience, and evidence-based practice can reduce stress, foster safety, and promote well-being in educational settings and beyond.

Our full body of work is now available for all visitors to explore—every principle, case study, and real-world application that demonstrates how trauma-informed design transforms not just buildings, but lives. Through human-centered design and evidence-based strategies, we illustrate what it means to create spaces that restore dignity, support emotional recovery, and empower individuals and communities to thrive.

We’re excited to share this work because when we design for healing, we Design for Good.