Ann Vanner
@annvanner.bsky.social
Undisciplined & unconventional
Founder of Healing Buildings
Socially + environmentally regenerative architect. RIBA ARB
Living Future Accredited Professional LFA
I'm made by Dyslexia
Founder of Healing Buildings
Socially + environmentally regenerative architect. RIBA ARB
Living Future Accredited Professional LFA
I'm made by Dyslexia
Biophilia starts with a simple shift: treating buildings as living neighbours,not silent objects.Check out my substack on reflections on a workshop we did years ago.
@biophilia-etc.bsky.social
@biophiliccities.bsky.social
@healingbuildings.bsky.social
#theschoolofbiophilila
@biophilia-etc.bsky.social
@biophiliccities.bsky.social
@healingbuildings.bsky.social
#theschoolofbiophilila
November 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Biophilia starts with a simple shift: treating buildings as living neighbours,not silent objects.Check out my substack on reflections on a workshop we did years ago.
@biophilia-etc.bsky.social
@biophiliccities.bsky.social
@healingbuildings.bsky.social
#theschoolofbiophilila
@biophilia-etc.bsky.social
@biophiliccities.bsky.social
@healingbuildings.bsky.social
#theschoolofbiophilila
Exploring making as choreography, how the design of a workshop, a conversation, or a space can all serve the same purpose: creating the conditions for understanding.
@ciatechnologist.bsky.social
@livingfuture.bsky.social
@healingbuildings.bsky.social
@ecologicalcitizen.bsky.social
@ciatechnologist.bsky.social
@livingfuture.bsky.social
@healingbuildings.bsky.social
@ecologicalcitizen.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Exploring making as choreography, how the design of a workshop, a conversation, or a space can all serve the same purpose: creating the conditions for understanding.
@ciatechnologist.bsky.social
@livingfuture.bsky.social
@healingbuildings.bsky.social
@ecologicalcitizen.bsky.social
@ciatechnologist.bsky.social
@livingfuture.bsky.social
@healingbuildings.bsky.social
@ecologicalcitizen.bsky.social
Sharing turns moments into movements.
@healingbuildings.bsky.social
@centreforcities.bsky.social
@sharethecities.bsky.social
#Collaboration #CreativeExchange #CommunityOfPractice #SmartCityExpoMiami
@healingbuildings.bsky.social
@centreforcities.bsky.social
@sharethecities.bsky.social
#Collaboration #CreativeExchange #CommunityOfPractice #SmartCityExpoMiami
October 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Sharing turns moments into movements.
@healingbuildings.bsky.social
@centreforcities.bsky.social
@sharethecities.bsky.social
#Collaboration #CreativeExchange #CommunityOfPractice #SmartCityExpoMiami
@healingbuildings.bsky.social
@centreforcities.bsky.social
@sharethecities.bsky.social
#Collaboration #CreativeExchange #CommunityOfPractice #SmartCityExpoMiami
Making a noise isn’t bragging — it’s gratitude in motion. Me getting an award!!!
#SmartCityExpoMiami
#ArtAndProcess
#DesignInMotion
#CreativeReflection
#IdeasInProgress
#EverydayCreativity
@smartcityexpo.bsky.social
@smartcities.bsky.social
@asbpuk.bsky.social
@ciatechnologist.bsky.social
#SmartCityExpoMiami
#ArtAndProcess
#DesignInMotion
#CreativeReflection
#IdeasInProgress
#EverydayCreativity
@smartcityexpo.bsky.social
@smartcities.bsky.social
@asbpuk.bsky.social
@ciatechnologist.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Making a noise isn’t bragging — it’s gratitude in motion. Me getting an award!!!
#SmartCityExpoMiami
#ArtAndProcess
#DesignInMotion
#CreativeReflection
#IdeasInProgress
#EverydayCreativity
@smartcityexpo.bsky.social
@smartcities.bsky.social
@asbpuk.bsky.social
@ciatechnologist.bsky.social
#SmartCityExpoMiami
#ArtAndProcess
#DesignInMotion
#CreativeReflection
#IdeasInProgress
#EverydayCreativity
@smartcityexpo.bsky.social
@smartcities.bsky.social
@asbpuk.bsky.social
@ciatechnologist.bsky.social
I don’t design buildings — I make them, because making is about listening, not control.
#CreativePractice
#AnnVanner
#MakeShareTeach
#StudioNotes
#ThinkingThroughMaking
#SlowWork
#CreativeCommunity
#Collaboration
#CreativeExchange
#CommunityOfPractice
#CreativePractice
#AnnVanner
#MakeShareTeach
#StudioNotes
#ThinkingThroughMaking
#SlowWork
#CreativeCommunity
#Collaboration
#CreativeExchange
#CommunityOfPractice
October 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I don’t design buildings — I make them, because making is about listening, not control.
#CreativePractice
#AnnVanner
#MakeShareTeach
#StudioNotes
#ThinkingThroughMaking
#SlowWork
#CreativeCommunity
#Collaboration
#CreativeExchange
#CommunityOfPractice
#CreativePractice
#AnnVanner
#MakeShareTeach
#StudioNotes
#ThinkingThroughMaking
#SlowWork
#CreativeCommunity
#Collaboration
#CreativeExchange
#CommunityOfPractice
So much data, so many opportunities — but the real work of design is remembering we build for people and nature, not just systems.
@fengshuihealing.bsky.social
@thegreenregister.bsky.social
@edinuni-irr.bsky.social
@crtd-tud.bsky.social
@regenerationeac.bsky.social
@fengshuihealing.bsky.social
@thegreenregister.bsky.social
@edinuni-irr.bsky.social
@crtd-tud.bsky.social
@regenerationeac.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
So much data, so many opportunities — but the real work of design is remembering we build for people and nature, not just systems.
@fengshuihealing.bsky.social
@thegreenregister.bsky.social
@edinuni-irr.bsky.social
@crtd-tud.bsky.social
@regenerationeac.bsky.social
@fengshuihealing.bsky.social
@thegreenregister.bsky.social
@edinuni-irr.bsky.social
@crtd-tud.bsky.social
@regenerationeac.bsky.social
The future of cities will not just be built — it will be imagined, layer by layer, by all of us
October 5, 2025 at 3:06 AM
The future of cities will not just be built — it will be imagined, layer by layer, by all of us
Reimagining urban life starts with the stories we share and the perspectives we bring together.
October 1, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Reimagining urban life starts with the stories we share and the perspectives we bring together.
Day 02 Week 04
Zero carbon isn’t a checklist—it’s a cultural shift.
We learn our way into it, one conversation, one project, one unlearning at a time.
@myzerocarbon.org
@lowcarbonproject.bsky.social
@teachingchange.bsky.social
@timeshighered.bsky.social
Zero carbon isn’t a checklist—it’s a cultural shift.
We learn our way into it, one conversation, one project, one unlearning at a time.
@myzerocarbon.org
@lowcarbonproject.bsky.social
@teachingchange.bsky.social
@timeshighered.bsky.social
May 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Day 02 Week 04
Zero carbon isn’t a checklist—it’s a cultural shift.
We learn our way into it, one conversation, one project, one unlearning at a time.
@myzerocarbon.org
@lowcarbonproject.bsky.social
@teachingchange.bsky.social
@timeshighered.bsky.social
Zero carbon isn’t a checklist—it’s a cultural shift.
We learn our way into it, one conversation, one project, one unlearning at a time.
@myzerocarbon.org
@lowcarbonproject.bsky.social
@teachingchange.bsky.social
@timeshighered.bsky.social
Carbon is invisible — and that’s been part of the problem.
Design for Life = climate action + human wellbeing.
Let’s make it visible.
#NetZero
#DesignForLife
#RegenerativeCommunities
@myzerocarbon.org
@designingbuildings.bsky.social
@thegreenregister.bsky.social
Design for Life = climate action + human wellbeing.
Let’s make it visible.
#NetZero
#DesignForLife
#RegenerativeCommunities
@myzerocarbon.org
@designingbuildings.bsky.social
@thegreenregister.bsky.social
May 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Carbon is invisible — and that’s been part of the problem.
Design for Life = climate action + human wellbeing.
Let’s make it visible.
#NetZero
#DesignForLife
#RegenerativeCommunities
@myzerocarbon.org
@designingbuildings.bsky.social
@thegreenregister.bsky.social
Design for Life = climate action + human wellbeing.
Let’s make it visible.
#NetZero
#DesignForLife
#RegenerativeCommunities
@myzerocarbon.org
@designingbuildings.bsky.social
@thegreenregister.bsky.social
Good ingredients make good cake—and good communities. The Declare Label is our recipe for building regeneratively, one transparent product at a time.
#DeclareLabel
#RegenerativeRecipe
@livingfuture.bsky.social
@scotecodesign.bsky.social
@doughnuteconomics.bsky.social
#DeclareLabel
#RegenerativeRecipe
@livingfuture.bsky.social
@scotecodesign.bsky.social
@doughnuteconomics.bsky.social
May 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Good ingredients make good cake—and good communities. The Declare Label is our recipe for building regeneratively, one transparent product at a time.
#DeclareLabel
#RegenerativeRecipe
@livingfuture.bsky.social
@scotecodesign.bsky.social
@doughnuteconomics.bsky.social
#DeclareLabel
#RegenerativeRecipe
@livingfuture.bsky.social
@scotecodesign.bsky.social
@doughnuteconomics.bsky.social
What’s in the Walls?
Day 02 of Week 03
Education is a bakery. The #Declare label tells us what’s in the cake—and why it matters for trust, learning, and regeneration.
#DeclareLabel
#EducationForTheFuture
@regenerativenow.bsky.social
@architecturetoday.bsky.social
@thegreenregister.bsky.social
Day 02 of Week 03
Education is a bakery. The #Declare label tells us what’s in the cake—and why it matters for trust, learning, and regeneration.
#DeclareLabel
#EducationForTheFuture
@regenerativenow.bsky.social
@architecturetoday.bsky.social
@thegreenregister.bsky.social
May 21, 2025 at 8:43 AM
What’s in the Walls?
Day 02 of Week 03
Education is a bakery. The #Declare label tells us what’s in the cake—and why it matters for trust, learning, and regeneration.
#DeclareLabel
#EducationForTheFuture
@regenerativenow.bsky.social
@architecturetoday.bsky.social
@thegreenregister.bsky.social
Day 02 of Week 03
Education is a bakery. The #Declare label tells us what’s in the cake—and why it matters for trust, learning, and regeneration.
#DeclareLabel
#EducationForTheFuture
@regenerativenow.bsky.social
@architecturetoday.bsky.social
@thegreenregister.bsky.social
Would you eat a cake full of chemicals?
No?
Then stop building homes with them.
Declare shows us the ingredients. Read more on my Substack
#Declare
#HealingBuildings
#DesignForLife
@sustmeme.bsky.social
@architectsdeclare.bsky.social
@biophiliccities.bsky.social
No?
Then stop building homes with them.
Declare shows us the ingredients. Read more on my Substack
#Declare
#HealingBuildings
#DesignForLife
@sustmeme.bsky.social
@architectsdeclare.bsky.social
@biophiliccities.bsky.social
May 20, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Would you eat a cake full of chemicals?
No?
Then stop building homes with them.
Declare shows us the ingredients. Read more on my Substack
#Declare
#HealingBuildings
#DesignForLife
@sustmeme.bsky.social
@architectsdeclare.bsky.social
@biophiliccities.bsky.social
No?
Then stop building homes with them.
Declare shows us the ingredients. Read more on my Substack
#Declare
#HealingBuildings
#DesignForLife
@sustmeme.bsky.social
@architectsdeclare.bsky.social
@biophiliccities.bsky.social
We talk about “community engagement,” but what about community accountability?
The #JUSTLabel helps us track the numbers.
But regenerative practice lives in how we build trust, redistribute power, and show up with care — over time.
#JUSTLabel #RegenerativeDesign #WhatWeOweEachOther
The #JUSTLabel helps us track the numbers.
But regenerative practice lives in how we build trust, redistribute power, and show up with care — over time.
#JUSTLabel #RegenerativeDesign #WhatWeOweEachOther
May 15, 2025 at 8:21 AM
We talk about “community engagement,” but what about community accountability?
The #JUSTLabel helps us track the numbers.
But regenerative practice lives in how we build trust, redistribute power, and show up with care — over time.
#JUSTLabel #RegenerativeDesign #WhatWeOweEachOther
The #JUSTLabel helps us track the numbers.
But regenerative practice lives in how we build trust, redistribute power, and show up with care — over time.
#JUSTLabel #RegenerativeDesign #WhatWeOweEachOther
Day 02 of Week 02
Justice work starts by seeing what we’ve normalised — the #JUSTLabel helps us name harm, so we can start to heal it.
Justice work starts by seeing what we’ve normalised — the #JUSTLabel helps us name harm, so we can start to heal it.
May 14, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Day 02 of Week 02
Justice work starts by seeing what we’ve normalised — the #JUSTLabel helps us name harm, so we can start to heal it.
Justice work starts by seeing what we’ve normalised — the #JUSTLabel helps us name harm, so we can start to heal it.
Imagine a future where buildings don’t just protect life — they honor it.
May 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Imagine a future where buildings don’t just protect life — they honor it.
Buildings shouldn’t just reduce harm — they should grow health, joy, and equity. That’s the promise of regenerative, community-led design. #LivingBuildingChallenge
May 9, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Buildings shouldn’t just reduce harm — they should grow health, joy, and equity. That’s the promise of regenerative, community-led design. #LivingBuildingChallenge
Buildings shape our health, equity, and climate—time to learn how. Full piece on learning as a catalyst for change is live: open.substack.com/pub/annvanne...
May 7, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Buildings shape our health, equity, and climate—time to learn how. Full piece on learning as a catalyst for change is live: open.substack.com/pub/annvanne...
January Journey Day 18: Lessons for Life, Architecture and Connection
I thought I knew it all. Now I know the beauty of never stopping learning. #architects, #architecturaltechnolgists #educators, and #dreamers:
If you want to read the full list then go to my annvanner.substack.com/publish/home
I thought I knew it all. Now I know the beauty of never stopping learning. #architects, #architecturaltechnolgists #educators, and #dreamers:
If you want to read the full list then go to my annvanner.substack.com/publish/home
January 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
January Journey Day 18: Lessons for Life, Architecture and Connection
I thought I knew it all. Now I know the beauty of never stopping learning. #architects, #architecturaltechnolgists #educators, and #dreamers:
If you want to read the full list then go to my annvanner.substack.com/publish/home
I thought I knew it all. Now I know the beauty of never stopping learning. #architects, #architecturaltechnolgists #educators, and #dreamers:
If you want to read the full list then go to my annvanner.substack.com/publish/home
January Journey Day 17: Applying Global Frameworks for Everyday Impact
17 Goals, Infinite Possibilities:
The 17 SDGs aren’t just global goals—they’re the blueprint for creating a sustainable, connected, and resilient world, starting with us. annvanner.substack.com/publish/home
17 Goals, Infinite Possibilities:
The 17 SDGs aren’t just global goals—they’re the blueprint for creating a sustainable, connected, and resilient world, starting with us. annvanner.substack.com/publish/home
January 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
January Journey Day 17: Applying Global Frameworks for Everyday Impact
17 Goals, Infinite Possibilities:
The 17 SDGs aren’t just global goals—they’re the blueprint for creating a sustainable, connected, and resilient world, starting with us. annvanner.substack.com/publish/home
17 Goals, Infinite Possibilities:
The 17 SDGs aren’t just global goals—they’re the blueprint for creating a sustainable, connected, and resilient world, starting with us. annvanner.substack.com/publish/home
January Journey Day 16: 16 Things I’ve Learned So Far on This Journey
(How to Love, Hate, and Survive the Creative Process at 5:00 AM)
Day 16 of this creative journey—embracing the messiness, joys, and lessons along the way. Read more about what I’ve learned so far on my substack.com/home
(How to Love, Hate, and Survive the Creative Process at 5:00 AM)
Day 16 of this creative journey—embracing the messiness, joys, and lessons along the way. Read more about what I’ve learned so far on my substack.com/home
January 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
January Journey Day 16: 16 Things I’ve Learned So Far on This Journey
(How to Love, Hate, and Survive the Creative Process at 5:00 AM)
Day 16 of this creative journey—embracing the messiness, joys, and lessons along the way. Read more about what I’ve learned so far on my substack.com/home
(How to Love, Hate, and Survive the Creative Process at 5:00 AM)
Day 16 of this creative journey—embracing the messiness, joys, and lessons along the way. Read more about what I’ve learned so far on my substack.com/home
January Journey Day 15: Biophilia in Design, Education, + Consultation
Harnessing Nature’s Power to Inspire
substack.com/home
#UnconventionalThinking
#Undisciplined
#RebelWithACause
#FlexibleThinking
#BreakingTheNorms
#BuildingDiversity
#MadeByDyslexia
#TenderPunk
#JanuaryJourney
Harnessing Nature’s Power to Inspire
substack.com/home
#UnconventionalThinking
#Undisciplined
#RebelWithACause
#FlexibleThinking
#BreakingTheNorms
#BuildingDiversity
#MadeByDyslexia
#TenderPunk
#JanuaryJourney
January 21, 2025 at 6:37 AM
January Journey Day 15: Biophilia in Design, Education, + Consultation
Harnessing Nature’s Power to Inspire
substack.com/home
#UnconventionalThinking
#Undisciplined
#RebelWithACause
#FlexibleThinking
#BreakingTheNorms
#BuildingDiversity
#MadeByDyslexia
#TenderPunk
#JanuaryJourney
Harnessing Nature’s Power to Inspire
substack.com/home
#UnconventionalThinking
#Undisciplined
#RebelWithACause
#FlexibleThinking
#BreakingTheNorms
#BuildingDiversity
#MadeByDyslexia
#TenderPunk
#JanuaryJourney
January Journey Day 14
14 Features That Just Make Sense
annvanner.substack.com/p/january-jo...
#UnconventionalThinking
#Undisciplined
#CreativeFreedom
#ThinkDifferent
#InnovativeMindset
#RebelWithACause
#FlexibleThinking
#BreakingTheNorms
#BuildingDiversity
#MadeByDyslexia
#TenderPunk
14 Features That Just Make Sense
annvanner.substack.com/p/january-jo...
#UnconventionalThinking
#Undisciplined
#CreativeFreedom
#ThinkDifferent
#InnovativeMindset
#RebelWithACause
#FlexibleThinking
#BreakingTheNorms
#BuildingDiversity
#MadeByDyslexia
#TenderPunk
January 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
January Journey Day 14
14 Features That Just Make Sense
annvanner.substack.com/p/january-jo...
#UnconventionalThinking
#Undisciplined
#CreativeFreedom
#ThinkDifferent
#InnovativeMindset
#RebelWithACause
#FlexibleThinking
#BreakingTheNorms
#BuildingDiversity
#MadeByDyslexia
#TenderPunk
14 Features That Just Make Sense
annvanner.substack.com/p/january-jo...
#UnconventionalThinking
#Undisciplined
#CreativeFreedom
#ThinkDifferent
#InnovativeMindset
#RebelWithACause
#FlexibleThinking
#BreakingTheNorms
#BuildingDiversity
#MadeByDyslexia
#TenderPunk
January Journey Day 13: The Luckiest Day of All
Day 13 isn’t unlucky—it's extraordinary! I’m celebrating 13 things that make me feel lucky
#Lucky13https://annvanner.substack.com/publish/home
#Unconventional
#Undisciplined
#RebelWithACause
#BreakingTheNorms
#TenderPunk
#JanuaryJourney
January 20, 2025 at 7:34 AM
January Journey Day 13: The Luckiest Day of All
Day 13 isn’t unlucky—it's extraordinary! I’m celebrating 13 things that make me feel lucky
#Lucky13https://annvanner.substack.com/publish/home
#Unconventional
#Undisciplined
#RebelWithACause
#BreakingTheNorms
#TenderPunk
#JanuaryJourney
Life used to be measured in semesters, but now I savor each month’s rhythm.
January's fresh starts
May’s growth
summer's simple joys
autumn routines
December’s magic.
Every month has something special to offer—what’s your favorite moment of the year?
annvanner.substack.com/publish/home
January's fresh starts
May’s growth
summer's simple joys
autumn routines
December’s magic.
Every month has something special to offer—what’s your favorite moment of the year?
annvanner.substack.com/publish/home
January 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Life used to be measured in semesters, but now I savor each month’s rhythm.
January's fresh starts
May’s growth
summer's simple joys
autumn routines
December’s magic.
Every month has something special to offer—what’s your favorite moment of the year?
annvanner.substack.com/publish/home
January's fresh starts
May’s growth
summer's simple joys
autumn routines
December’s magic.
Every month has something special to offer—what’s your favorite moment of the year?
annvanner.substack.com/publish/home