KAYLA ANDERSON
LEED Green Associate, NCARB
Job Captain
Kayla brings a variety of experience to ORANGEWALLstudios, including affordable and market-rate housing, shelters, commercial buildings, and early learning centers. She believes that no matter the size, budget, or type of project, clients and users deserve well-designed and equitable spaces. Her interest and training in Trauma-informed Design principles mean that Kayla cares deeply about how people inhabit a space and how architecture can influence our everyday lives. She is an advocate for going above and beyond code-minimums and strives to work within budget to seek out affordable ways to accomplish a desired design element.
EDUCATION:
Master of Architecture, Portland State University
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Portland State University
REGISTRATIONS:
Registered Architect: Oregon
EMPATHY
“Empathy is important for the design process, but we can’t forget to be empathetic to users when designing a space. Codes and budgets can be constraining and often we feel forced to offer the bare minimum. I like to challenge myself to think outside the box to achieve spaces that are equitable beyond the code and offer dignity to users.”