National Institute 2026

Erin Jennings, IIDA, AIA, NCIDQ, NCARB is a Principal Architect and Public Library Market Leader for Luminaut, and former Adjunct Instructor of Interior Design at Ball State University.  She fosters passion and compassion through elevating the human experience in the built environment; with focusing on how the design imprint can impact positive behavioral, cognitive, and physical growth. Erin’s research and design practice brings over 20 years of experience studying the psychology of space and the impact the environment has on overall human well-being.  She has worked on several award-winning new construction and renovation projects with many public and academic libraries, schools and communities, integrating best practices and evidence-based design techniques into every project. Her deep passion subsists in creating dynamic and immersive learning environments, where she brings strong leadership and a multi-disciplinary approach to each project she designs.  Erin believes that successful spatial experiences are built from innovative approaches coupling empathy, design technicality, and environmental responsibility.