Therapeutic Architectural Design
through the use of proven
evidence-based research.
WHO WE ARE
Clarence Gardener, PhD(c) is the founder of Social Health Researchers. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Public Health and a thought leader whose research interests investigate the therapeutic value of aesthetic environments that provide multi-sensory experiences and their perception as determinants of health. Leading multi-disciplinary teams, he provides innovative conceptual and theoretical frameworks for the creative design, development, and construction of major projects within the hospitality, entertainment, real estate, and theme park industries, all aimed at reducing stress. In addition to Social Health Researchers, he is a multi-talented artist and business leader currently involved in many creative ventures. He recently partnered as the exclusive USA distributor for the award winning Holophony loudspeaker system, which won High Fidelity Magazine's “Best Product of the Year” from 2016 - 2018. He is also a prolific music composer and painter of abstract acrylic paintings on canvas.
Education:
Ph.D. Candidate, Public Health, Walden University
C.A.S., Expressive Therapies, Lesley University
Executive M.B.A., University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business
B.M., Berklee College of Music (Berklee Achievement Scholarship Recipient)
Monzella Saunders Owings is a consultant to Social Health Researchers. She is the President and COO of Integrity Title & Escrow Company and a real estate attorney that has closed several high-profile commercial real estate development projects in Maryland, including the $221 million Harbor Point Development’s Exelon Building; the $170 million relocation of the Maryland Department of Mental Health and Hygiene public health lab to the Johns Hopkins Biotech Park; the $107 million Magic Johnson commercial development in the Charles Village community in Baltimore; and land acquisition, development financing or refinancing for multiple senior housing projects.
Education:
J.D., George Washington University National Law Center
B.S., Political Science, University of Maryland College Park
Krzysztof Radulski is the owner of Studio RR Plus. He is an architect and interior designer with 30 years of experience designing eco-friendly single-family houses, industrial buildings and assets valued at over $100 million. He also designs residential and commercial buildings: pharmacies, banks, shops, restaurants. As well, he has extensive experience in the construction industry with the use of clay and choppers (strawbale) and hemp concrete (hempcrete).
Education:
M.S., Architecture, Bialystok University - Institute of Architecture
M.S., Engineering, Bialystok University School of Technology
Agnieszka Gzyl is an award winning architect, painter, and interior designer, most recently winning the 2017 Dubai, UAE Global Art Award for "Mixed Media Artist of the Year." She has managed commercial assets valued at over $800 million. She has 17 years experience as Head Asset Management/Interior Architect, member of designing teams responsible for rebuilding, refurbishment, repositioning, and extension of over 500,000 sqm of commercial spaces in Poland: shopping centers and office buildings owned by French and Austrian real estate funds.
Education:
Ph.D., Housing and Shops Interior Architecture, Strzeminski Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź
M.S., Economy, SGH Warsaw School of Economics