September 1, 2026
Most people who live in a poorly designed space do not diagnose it as a design problem. They diagnose it as a personal problem. They feel […]
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An Insight to Katherine's Thoughts
Hello everyone, and welcome to my thoughts as an Architect. I'm Katherine Serrano Sosa the Founder and Principal Architect of Rooted Architecture Studio. With being an architect, I tend to be more geared towards drawings and models. Still I have many things I’ve learned and thought about that I’d like to write down and share. My aim is to provide educational and informative content, as well as, provide a look into my life as an Architect.
August 1, 2026
The finish materials in a building are its skin. They are what people touch, breathe, and see every day. They regulate humidity. They absorb or reflect […]
July 1, 2026
Five years ago, Rooted Architecture Studio PLLC was a name on paper and a set of values I had spent a long time trying to articulate. […]
June 1, 2026
Most stress in the built environment is not dramatic. It does not come from a single catastrophic design failure. It accumulates in the drawer that never […]
April 30, 2026
There is a reason hospitals that replaced fluorescent lighting with windows and daylight began reporting shorter patient recovery times. Or why offices that introduced plants and […]
April 1, 2026
How light, acoustics, materials, and spatial layout work together to support emotional and cognitive health. Walk into a space and you know immediately whether something is […]
February 27, 2026
If you are planning a renovation, addition, or new build on Long Island, the first step is not reviewing finishes or floor plans. It is understanding […]
January 30, 2026
A space can meet every code requirement and still feel uncomfortable, overwhelming, or difficult to navigate.
January 2, 2026
Did you know that the environments we inhabit every day directly influence how our brains and bodies respond to the world around us?
