Thao Talucci Earns Fitwel Ambassador Certification

Congratulations Thao Talucci, Designer, for recently becoming a Fitwel Ambassador! Fitwel is the world's leading certification system committed to building health for all®. Generated by expert analysis of 5,600+ academic research studies, Fitwel is implementing a vision for a healthier future where all buildings and communities are enhanced to strengthen health and well-being.

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Ashley McGraw
Ashley McGraw Architects Announces Kylie Durekas as New Firm Principal

Ashley McGraw Architects announces the appointment of Kylie Durekas, RLA, CPSI, as a Principal of the firm. A licensed landscape architect with more than five years of experience, Durekas specializes in the design of outdoor environments for children and has led a diverse range of projects including natural outdoor learning environments, therapeutic and universally designed landscapes, public community parks, outdoor classrooms, and outdoor library gardens. 

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Ashley McGraw
Madeline Silva Earns NCIDQ Certification

Ashley McGraw Architects celebrate Madeline Silva, Interior Designer, on earning her NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) Certification—a distinguished credential that signifies expertise in designing spaces that prioritize health, safety, and welfare!

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Ashley McGraw
Lindstrom Presents on Designing Outdoor Classrooms at 2025 NAEYC Conference

Principal and Early Education Studio Leader Mike Lindstrom presented at the 2025 NAEYC Annual Conference, sharing insights on designing impactful outdoor classrooms for early learners. Sponsored by Community Playthings, his session highlighted practical tools and strategies for creating intentional, nature-based environments that support whole-child development and enrich early learning experiences.

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Ashley McGraw
Joanne Hiromura Elevated to Principal at Ashley McGraw Architects

Ashley McGraw Architects has named Joanne Hiromura as Principal, bringing the firm’s leadership team to nine Principals. Hiromura has more than 43 years of experience in landscape architecture, with a specialization in designing outdoor environments for children. Her deep expertise and fresh perspective will further strengthen the firm’s leadership. 

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Ashley McGraw
Angarano Co-Presents at 2025 NYAPPA Summer Conference on Hands-On Learning Environments

Susanne Angarano, Principal, co-presented with David Furney, Dean of Health & Technology at Onondaga Community College, at the 2025 NYAPPA Summer Conference in Niagara Falls, NY on July 23. Their presentation, From Rows to Relevance: Learning Reimagined Through Design, examined how colleges can transform academic environments to better align with the cognitive needs of today’s learners and the evolving demands of the modern workforce.

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Derek Goodroe
Risa DiSano Earns NCIDQ Certification

Ashley McGraw Architects celebrate Risa DiSano, Interior Designer, on earning her NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) Certification—a distinguished credential that signifies expertise in designing spaces that prioritize health, safety, and welfare!

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Ashley McGraw