In Episode 13 of Blueprints for Belonging, Geoff and Kelly kick off their new mini-series, The Architecture of Belonging, by exploring the walls and roofs that make connection possible. Walls represent boundaries — not punishment or rejection, but clarity that supports trust and collaboration. Roofs symbolize safety — the protection that allows relationships to be livable and resilient. Through practical tools like clear, kind communication, NVC’s requests versus demands, and the improv principle of Yes, and, they show how boundaries can honor both self-care and connection. Using the BIG framework (Build Awareness, Investigate Meaning, Generate Choice), Kelly highlights how to spot patterns of judgment or fear and choose more supportive responses. The episode closes with a simple practice: notice one place to set a boundary in collaboration and one place to strengthen safety — and share what you discover with others