Dr. Helia Taheri is an award-winning researcher, speaker, and the Research & Insights Lead at Arcadis, leading mixed-methods human-centric research across global projects. Bridging academia and industry, and grounded in place attachment theory, neuroarchitecture, and wellbeing research, she translates human experience into evidence-based design strategies. Like a hummingbird, she pollinates across fields and sectors—bridging silos, empowering voices, and sharing insights that help people flourish, yielding meaningful, impactful buildings and cities that improve lives, strengthen organizations, and benefit our beautiful planet.
