Lauren Rochell is a registered architect and LEED AP BD+C whose passion lies in the anthropological offerings of architecture and sustainability. She has researched indigenous dwellings in southern Brazil, designed a landscape surrounding a Yucatecan cenote, and lectured on natural building misconceptions in Vancouver. With a BA in Architectural Studies from Tufts University, Lauren cut her teeth on a straw bale farmhouse in rural Italy before moving to Berkeley, CA to work under respected straw bale architect Daniel Smith and Associates.

In 2009, Lauren received her Master’s in Architecture from University of Texas at Austin where she was awarded a sustainability fellowship, professional development award, and travel scholarship. Since then, she has collaborated with numerous local non-profits and design firms, seeking out ways to incorporate vernacular, minimally-processed, healthy materials into contemporary urban environments.