Elaine works across architecture, urbanism, and development to shape cities that reflect the complexities of people and place. Her past work centers on human-scale development, aligning policy reform, social intricacies, and natural systems to support cities that are equitable, sustainable, and continually evolving.
Elaine's past work on middle density urban growth has been awarded by the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office, UCLA CityLab, 2021 Seoul Hall of Architecture, 2019 Seoul Biennale of Architecture & Urbanism, and 2018 BiCity Biennale of Urbanism & Architecture. A number of institutions have funded her research, including Harvard Asia Center and Hong Kong Design Trust. Between 2019-2021, Elaine taught advanced design studios at Harvard Graduate School of Design, USC School of Architecture, and Cal Poly Pomona.