Design & Consulting
We envision a built environment designed in harmony with nature and community — guided by the principles of living systems, we deliver expertly crafted solutions that advance equity, resilience, and sustainability.
About
We are a design and consulting firm working at the intersection of ecology, equity, and climate resilience in the built environment. Our approach draws from the intelligence of living systems — the way forests adapt, watersheds self-regulate, and communities self-organize — to create solutions that are not only sustainable, but genuinely resilient.
We work with communities and municipalities, nonprofits, colleges and universities, developers, and corporations who believe the built environment can and should do better. For the people who live in it. For the ecosystems that surround it. For the generations that inherit it.
Work With Us“Guided by the principles of living systems — where every solution grows from the place, the community, and the ecology it serves.”
Equity
Justice-centered process and outcomes
Resilience
Systems that adapt and endure
Nature
Living systems as teacher and guide
Community
Co-designed with those most affected
What We Do
We bring technical rigor and creative vision to every engagement — from climate resilience and sustainability consulting to biophilic and inclusive design.
Evidence-based frameworks that help communities and organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from climate impacts with equity at the center.
Strategic guidance on sustainable practices, certifications, and performance metrics — translating environmental goals into measurable outcomes.
Design that strengthens the connection between people and nature in the built environment, rooted in our innate affinity for natural systems and translated into spaces that support health, well-being, and a deeper sense of place.
Design at the intersection of accessibility and sustainability — creating a livable future for all. Equity is not an add-on; it is a design parameter from the start.
Conference talks, guest lectures, panels, and writing on regenerative design, climate resilience, and the future of the built environment — bringing rigorous practice into public conversation.
Rigorous analysis and policy recommendations that bridge ecological science, planning practice, and equity frameworks for lasting systemic change.
Our Work
Every project is a collaboration — with clients, communities, and the natural systems of a place.
Resilience · Biophilic Design
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A group of designers, researchers, and activists who collaborate to explore the intersections of sustainability and accessibility.
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Email johnna.s.keller@gmail.com
LocationColumbus, Ohio