It was Isra Banks’ mother who first encouraged her to become an architect. Now a mother herself, Isra is passionate about building healthier, just, and more sustainable cities for the next generation. As a licensed architect in Massachusetts, two years ago Isra launched her own architecture firm, TriVek Architects. She also has a YouTube channel and is working on a book. Today she joins us on Hazard Girls to share her journey with us. Tuning in, you’ll hear how she realized she wanted to be an architect, and how long it took her to get there. She explains why she decided to start her own architectural firm, the challenges and fears she had to overcome in the process, and her passion for creating sustainable and viable neighborhoods. Isra expresses that the focus of all that she does is to improve physical and mental health through design. To find out how architecture can foster good health, the importance of natural light and spending time outdoors, and why it’s so important that architecture integrates with nature, tune in today!
Sn. 3, #10 Isra Banks: Architecture for Healthier, Just, and More Sustainable Cities
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Isra Banks
Isra O. Banks, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C: is a registered architect in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, founder, and principal of Trivek Architects, and a faculty at Boston Architectural College. She received her Master of Architecture from Boston Architectural College. Isra has over fifteen years of experience designing large and medium scale projects ranging from $2M to $57M in Boston, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. With a focus on mixed-use, sustainable and viable neighborhoods, dormitory, and hospitality.
