Erika Eitland, Stephen Messinger, Marc Asnis, Angelos Siampakoulis, Corrie Chamberlin Project Overview: This study will conduct post-occupancy and community participatory research that will identify modifiable interior design elements and support the development of design tools tailored for affordable housing focused on the daily life, health, and safety of vulnerable populations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthy Affordable Housing Toolkit: Addressing the Interior Adaptability of Affordable Housing During COVID Scott Zeller, Sarah Geske, Jordan Dunn, Dalma Diaz, Chris Ko, Dr. Research Team: HOK, Vituity, United Way of Greater Los Angeles – Pam Light, Rachel Rouse, Deborah Sperry, Dee Dee Bonds, Dr. The video will explain the document, why it is important, and track outcomes of the guidelines’ use. Project Overview: This study will prepare design guidelines to support Trauma Informed Space by updating and distributing a recently developed tool to a wider audience through a video. How Design Can Support and Help Heal People Experiencing Trauma In 2020, the ASID Foundation research committee prioritized four topics of interest as pertinent information designers need for their practice: Design Equity, Social Justice & Inclusion, Adaptive Environments Designed for Change (Human Resilience), and Physical Proximity for Enhanced Organizational Outcomes. The ASID Foundation (ASIDF) understands the importance of incorporating research into practice and has established the ASIDF Research Grants Program to support projects that result in actionable design principles, guidelines, and/or tools that designers can apply in their projects.