Shan Jiang
PH.D.
Associate Principal | Director of Research
As GBBN’s Director of Research, Shan Jiang leads firmwide research that supports client goals, strengthens design quality, and elevates the firm’s reputation for evidence-based work. She guides teams across markets in asking the right questions, applying rigorous methods, and translating findings into practical design intelligence that improves project outcomes. Drawing on seven years of experience at West Virginia University, Shan brings academic depth to a research practice that helps teams test ideas, learn from projects, and deliver smarter solutions. She is also expanding the firm’s research capabilities through scalable frameworks, post-occupancy evaluations, evidence-based design, cross-project learning, and leadership in the broader research community. Outside the office, Shan is drawn to the grace and power of racquet sports, and recharges with a match or by taking in art and nature.
Professional Highlights
Healthcare Design HCD 10 Winner, Researcher of the Year
Co-editor, Health Environments Research & Design Journal (HERD)
Author, Nature Through a Hospital Window: The Therapeutic Benefits of Landscape in Architectural Design, Routledge
Seasoned Speaker at PDC Summit, HCD, EDRA, ASLA, and CELA Annual Conferences
Research Fellow for prestige agencies including the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health Foundation
News & Insights
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7月 20, 2026
Mapping the Patron Arrival Experience: Research-Informed Theater Design
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6月 23, 2026
Researcher of the Year: Shan Jiang Named HCD 10 Award Winner
"Find me on a tennis court!" - Shan Jiang