What if architecture was measured not by the buildings it creates, but by the lives it changes? Author and MASS Design Group Senior Principal Katie Swenson explores how designing with empathy, trust, and community at the center can foster dignity, resilience, and belonging. Drawing from her books Design with Love and In Bohemia, Swenson shares why the most meaningful architecture begins with listening—and how the built environment can become a powerful force for healing, connection, and lasting social impact.
What is Between the Planes?
Between the Planes is an AIA podcast exploring the ideas and people shaping architecture and design—featuring architects and reporters tackling today’s challenges in the built environment.