Kathryn Parkhurst

Architect, educator, and designer passionate about how the built environment shapes human experience. With a background in both interior design and architecture, I bring a holistic approach to creating spaces that are not only functional and beautiful, but emotionally intelligent and restorative.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Design, Housing, and Merchandising (Interior Design emphasis) from Oklahoma State University and a Master of Architecture from Lawrence Technological University. Over the course of my career, I’ve worked across architecture, planning, and education—merging design practice with research into Trauma-Informed Design (TiD-B) and the Psychology of Space to understand how environments can influence physical, mental, emotional, and physiological well-being.

Skilled in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino/Grasshopper, and Adobe Creative Suite, I pair technical precision with conceptual depth—developing spaces and ideas that center on safety, connection, and human flourishing. As an instructor and speaker, I enjoy helping others see how architecture can become a tool for empathy, healing, and empowerment.