Diana Kellogg Architects

Founded in 1992, Diana Kellogg Architects is a New York City–based design studio working at the intersection of climate adaptation, material systems, and socio-spatial equity. Originally established as a high-end residential practice, the studio has evolved into a research-driven firm focused on cultural, nonprofit, and community-centered projects in arid and resource-constrained environments.

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The practice explores issues of desertification, passive environmental control, water management, and low-carbon construction through projects and field-based research across India, Morocco, and Nepal. By integrating localized materials, vernacular building traditions, and thermal massing strategies, the firm develops architecture that reduces energy dependence while strengthening environmental resilience.

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Projects are conceived as applied research platforms that combine observational and data-driven methods to evaluate cooling performance, resource efficiency, and long-term sustainability. Central to the studio’s philosophy is the relationship between ecological constraints and cultural form, examining how architecture can mediate between environmental systems and social impact.

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Recent work includes the GYAAN Center in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, featuring the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls' School, an exhibition space, and a women’s cooperative. The project demonstrates how climate-responsive design and community participation can support education, cultural continuity, and gender equity.