We’re pleased to have welcomed Victoria Lanteigne, PhD, WELL AP, founder of the Building Equity Standard, to our latest committee meeting—a framework designed to embed equity throughout the design process. Victoria shared how the standard supports teams in translating equity goals into design outcomes through adaptable tools, community-driven guidelines, and measurable benchmarks. While its primary focus is on guiding the design process from the outset, the framework can also be used to assess completed projects. She shared powerful examples, including a school modernization in East Austin and the redesign of Harvey Milk Plaza in San Francisco—demonstrating how structured equity strategies can lead to more inclusive, accountable, and meaningful spaces. Victoria’s talk pushed us to reflect on how equity shows up in our work—and reminded us that making it real means making it intentional, every step of the way.