About InteriorRoot Institute
We help designers cultivate interiors that feel grounded, restorative, and responsibly made.
Our Story
InteriorRoot Institute grew from a small studio committed to materials honesty and light-first spatial planning. Practitioners asked for structured learning that balances ecology, craft, and client needs—so we built a school that does exactly that.
Today we design curricula with working professionals and researchers so every lesson translates into practice—specifications, schedules, and ethical procurement included.
Mission & Values
- Nature-led decisions over trend-led decisions.
- Evidence-informed wellness in lighting, acoustics, and materials.
- Transparent sourcing and circular design strategies.
- Learning through doing: briefs, critiques, and real constraints.
Team
Ava Greene
Program Director, WELL AP
Leads curriculum design at the intersection of wellness and material performance.
Noah Lin
Senior Designer, Lighting
Specializes in layered lighting systems and circadian-friendly strategies.
Mina Rao
Sustainability Lead
Guides life-cycle assessments and circularity frameworks for interiors.