Emily Chmielewski

Emily’s career is built on her belief that research has an important role in the design process, and that creating a culture of inquiry is essential to practicing good design. As a founding member and Director of Perkins Eastman’s Design Research department, an industry-forerunner of practice-based environment-behavior research, Emily helps create better built environments by pushing the boundaries of professional knowledge and improving environmental design. Emily has been with Perkins Eastman since 2004, leading research studies that have ranged from concise environmental audits that gather major lessons learned to more in-depth research that evaluates multiple aspects of a facility’s physical environment and building occupants’ satisfaction and use patterns. Emily is a passionate advocate for research in practice, sharing her expertise industry-wide through mentorship, professional discourse, and building networks for like-minded peers.