Alina Osnaga

Alina Osnaga, AIA Associate, NOMA member, is a Master of Architecture candidate at Lawrence Technological University, where she integrates her diverse academic background into her architectural learning. With a Master’s in Neuroscience Applied to Architecture and a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics and Computer Science, Alina approaches architecture from a multidisciplinary perspective. Her unique combination of skills allows her to translate empirical science concepts into innovative design solutions, particularly in educational facilities and pediatric healthcare environments.

Alina’s professional journey has taken her across various countries, her experiences have supported her ability to analyze the differences between architectural practices in Europe and the United States, particularly regarding user requirements and design processes. This global perspective shapes her work where she emphasizes the human experience in every design iteration. Alina’s research and insights have gained recognition in several prestigious forums. Her work has been presented at numerous conferences and published in notable journals, including IEEE, EDRA, ANFA, European Healthcare Design. Among her contributions is the one to the article “How Trauma-Informed Design Can Create Healing Architecture,” featured in Bloomberg- City Lab. Alina actively participates in professional organizations. She serves as a Director on the AIA Detroit Board and is involved with the Practice and Resilience Task Force. She is a Board Member and Chair of Student Affairs for the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) and is proud to be part of the 2025 AIA National Next to Lead cohort.