Kya Dickson | LEED Green Associate | Student ASID

Design Philosophy: I am an interdisciplinary designer and artist who uses a variety of skills in art, architecture, interiors, geospatial science, research, and psychology, to create art and spaces. As both a designer and artist, I balance creativity and aesthetics with research and technicality in my design thinking, and see every drawing, rendering, or presentation layout as art in of itself, with value beyond its visual communication purpose. I believe designers have a responsibility to not only mitigate the negative effects of the building industry on the environment, but to mindfully create built environments and structures that have a positive net effect, while adding beauty, comfort, value, and significance to society. Design should be used for the benefit of people and planet, serving others and creating a safer, more functional, healthier, and visually wonderful world. I consider this an honor and privilege - Integral to my role as a designer. Kya's goals include completing all three components of the NCIDQ Exam, becoming an ID + C LEED AP, completing a LEED certified project, and taking on the Living Building Challenge.