Navya Kowligy Raviraj is a graduate student in Interior Architecture at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Originally from India, her work explores regenerative vertical neighborhood and the integration of ecological systems within high-density urban environments. She is interested in how the architects can move beyond the aesthetic of “green” architecture to create spaces where environmental systems and community life are deeply interconnected like a symbiotic relationship. Her work focuses on designing immersive, socially engaging environments that foster connection, well being and a sense of belonging.