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Designing Spaces for Our Furry Friends For those who know me, my love of animals is no surprise. Dogs, in particular, have always held a special place in my life. Through caring for people’s furry loved ones while they were away, and through fostering dogs and cats for rescue organizations and individuals over the years, I have opened my threshold to many paws, personalities, and stories. Some stayed for a weekend. Some stayed a little longer and one stayed for her life. Each

A Better Workspace Begins with Better Design. Trauma-informed design, ergonomic furnishings, and universal design principles work together to support healthier, more productive environments. Whether you are creating a more functional home office or enhancing the workplace experience for your employees, while avoiding the need for a reasonable accommodation request, LWD - Louann Wright Design provides tailored solutions that put people first. Let us create a workspace that sup

From my experience in creating mental health spaces, a behavioral health consult room can either lower someone’s guard or raise it. As a designer I focus on developing environments that foster healing, comfort, and accessibility for individuals seeking mental health services. The design should prioritize elements such as natural light, calming colors, and flexible layouts to enhance the therapeutic experience. By understanding the unique needs of the clientele, I am able to

One of the most common things I hear from clients before we start working together is some version of: “I don’t really know what to expect.” That’s a reasonable thing to feel. Design projects involve a lot of moving parts, a lot of decisions, and a timeline that can stretch from an initial conversation all the way through construction. Without a clear picture of how the process works, it can feel like stepping into the unknown. That’s exactly why I created this visual — a pag

Veterans carry burdens that walls cannot contain. At the Brockton campus of the VA Boston Healthcare System, many individuals arrive for care after years in environments that were functional but rarely restorative. These spaces often prioritize logistics over lived experiences. The wellness walking trail changes this narrative. Developed through a collaboration between VA Boston, Louann Wright, and a nationally recognized wellness trail program, the Brockton campus trail is a

It is evident in works from ancient Japanese designs, as seen in Frank Lloyd Wright’s adaptation of them, that stressing horizontal lines from artwork to architecture not only organizes a space but also allows for the individual viewing/living within it to experience harmony with nature. Both the Japanese designers of the past, as well as Wright, knew that this horizontal expression forces the eye to move horizontally as if they were looking at the horizon line of the ocean o

" A Month to Walk, Reflect, and Share Each May, people across the Grace Trail® network recognize National Grace Trail® Month, aligning with Mental Health Awareness Month. ​ As spring returns and landscapes come alive, trails become gathering places for reflection, conversation, and shared moments of pause. ​ Walkers, educators, wellness organizations, veterans' groups, and local partners bring their voices and talents to the trail — shaping experiences that reflect the place

Dear Colleagues and Friends, After 10½ years with VA Boston Healthcare I want to express my sincere gratitude as I prepare to begin a new chapter in my professional architectural career journey. It has been a true honor to serve our veterans through my work as a healthcare interior designer. Supporting environments that promote healing, dignity, and comfort for those who have served our country has been deeply meaningful to me. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute