Yohany Albornoz

Yohany Albornoz is a Venezuelan architect specializing in the intersection of neuroscience and architecture. She holds a Master’s degree in Neuroscience for Architecture from the Universitat Iuav di Venezia (2021), a postgraduate degree in Visual Design and Branding from Artidi, Barcelona (2018), and a Master’s degree in Architectural Acoustics from Universidad Ramon Llull (2011). Her architectural journey began at FAU UCV in Caracas, Venezuela, where she graduated in 2008.

As an independent researcher, she collaborates as a consultant with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, contributing to the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center for Minority Aging Research, Neurosciences, and Human Genetics, under the leadership of Dr. Gladys Maestre. In addition to her research, Yohany has served as a guest teacher in neuroarchitecture courses and co-founded several ventures, including:
- Discover Neuroarchitecture, Human Sensory Studio & Consulting, focused on research, consulting, and raising awareness of neuroarchitecture.
- Building Art X, bridging the gap between artistic creation and technical implementation to integrate public art into architecture.
- The Marketer Architect Agency, dedicated to designing commercial interiors that foster well-being and drive economic growth.

Over her career, she has contributed to over 350 projects in the United States, spanning commercial interior design, public art, and consulting. Earlier in her career, she worked on more than 50 music schools and concert halls across Venezuela as part of her role with “El Sistema,” where she served as an architect for five years. Before embarking on her architectural journey, she was a musician with “El Sistema” from the age of 8, an experience that profoundly shaped her appreciation for the interplay between art, design, spaces and emotions. Yohany is also a speaker, passionate about communicating the importance of applying neuroscience to architecture, design, and environmental psychology. She highlights how creating spaces with meaning, alongside this understanding, can foster social and economic development across various real estate sectors. In 2025, her speaking engagements focus on two key themes: how spaces with meaning can foster a sense of belonging and drive social and economic growth in commercial spaces and corporate offices, and how understanding human behavior can foster wellness and positively impact retail sales.

Through her ventures, Yohany combines her expertise in neuroscience and architecture to design environments that foster creativity, well-being, and economic growth. Known for her ability to communicate complex concepts in relatable terms, she engages diverse audiences, from design professionals to the general public. Beyond her professional endeavors, she is a devoted wife and mother of two and an advocate for maternal health, actively promoting breastfeeding awareness.