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Our vision

Inspired by the WHO's definition of health as complete physical, mental, and social well-being, our vision is to create salutogenic spaces that go beyond risk avoidance to actively promote health, well-being, and the full expression of human potential.

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Our Environment Shapes our Health

We spend up to 90% of our time indoors—at home, at work, in schools, or public spaces. While it’s often assumed that genetics and medical care are the main determinants of our health, science shows that genetics account for only 10% of our health outcomes. The rest is shaped by our environment and lifestyle—factors we can influence.

This makes the built environment one of the most powerful tools we have for shaping human health and well-being.

Chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, asthma and depression are now the greatest barrier to people living full, vibrant lives. They don’t just shorten life—they make it harder to participate fully in life and to thrive.

What’s often overlooked is that many of these conditions are deeply influenced by the built environment—by air quality, access to daylight, acoustics, thermal comfort, movement opportunities, and even a sense of safety and belonging.

That means we have an extraordinary opportunity: by designing healthier buildings, we can help people feel better, live better, and access their full potential.

Our values

  • Human health is interdependent with ecosystem and biodiversity health.

  • Health is a fundamental human right. Every individual has the unalienable right to pursue and maintain their own health, free from involuntary exposure to harmful environmental factors.

  • For 96% of human existence we roamed the Savannah and our biology is not yet adapted to our modern environment. Evidence-based design helps us identify challenges and solutions to support optimal health, wellbeing and performance.

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    Lenna Lockwood

    FOUNDER

    After more than a decade of corporate experience in workplace and real estate strategy, design, and project management in the United States and Western Europe, Lenna founded Prospera to provide focused and impactful advisory services for supporting human thriving in the built environment.

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    Pauline Jouanneau

    PARTNER

    Pauline is a licensed architect with 10 years of experience in interior design and fit-out. She began her career designing exhibition scenography before specializing in workplace design for both small businesses and large corporations. Guided by her values and expertise, she has made circular economy a central part of her practice, integrating reclaimed materials and furniture, as well as specifying upcycled or eco-designed solutions that are healthy, locally made, and aligned with both client expectations and today’s environmental and social challenges. Link for more.

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    Hiring

    PASSIONATE PEOPLE

    Prospera is looking for consultants, architects, designers, and partners. Please send your CV and letter of interest.