About EDRA

The Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) is an international, interdisciplinary organization founded in 1968 by design professionals, social scientists, students, educators, and facility managers. EDRA bridges theory, research, teaching, and practice to:

  • Recognize and create more humane environments in collaboration with global stakeholders/communities
  • Promote cutting-edge research and practice that is essential to improve quality of life for all people
  • Transcend disciplinary boundaries and industry sectors in collaborative pursuit of environments that are responsive to diverse human needs.
  • Advocate for diverse voices in the pursuit of social justice
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EDRA58 - Confluence: Where People, Place, and Innovation Meet

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Our Mission

EDRA’s purpose is to advance and disseminate research, teaching, and practice toward improving an understanding of the relationships among people, their built environments, and natural eco-systems.

The mission of EDRA is to provide a collaborative, multidisciplinary community to connect theory, research, teaching, and practice to recognize, create and advocate for environments that are responsive to diverse human needs. EDRA is committed to equity, inclusion, and respect for all persons.
The EDRA Legacy

EDRA came into being in the 1960s, during a period of social awareness and social unrest, but also new horizons and new 
visions. True to its origins, EDRA continues to believe in an
agenda of social responsibility that has grown from a barely perceptible idea to a more fully-formed vision for healthier,
more democratic human environments.

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EDRA Proceedings

Access to the complete editions of the EDRA Proceedings is a benefit of EDRA membership. Click on the link above to explore a searchable directory of both individual articles and full volumes.

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