Angie Scott, Ph.D., Allied IIDA, and Allied ASID, is a well-known expert regarding well-being and inclusive design in the built environment. She is the CEO, Principal Design Researcher, and Strategist at Culturwell. Through evidence-based design and strategy, her consultancy aims to improve retention, sense of belonging, and well-being in built environments by collaborating with innovative leaders in architecture, healthcare, housing, and education.
Her previous positions include the Community Concept Lead and creator of the WELL Equity Rating at IWBI, and a tenure-track professor of interior design.
We talk about:
- Angie’s multiple advanced degrees and in what ways each has deepened her multidisciplinary understanding of the impacts of interior design.
- We next chat about the science of neuroaesthetics and how design can influence stress, emotional regulation, and overall human experience.
- We dive into Angie’s significant contributions to the creation of the WELL Equity Rating and how it integrates inclusive design strategies to promote health equity.
- We end by talking about Angie’s design consultancy, how she advises organizations through evidence-based strategies, and her key takeaways from 2025’s NeoCon.Connect with Angie:
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