Since 1997, Janet has focused on creating thoughtfully designed environments for aging adults. With a deep understanding of this demographic, she feels strongly that the key to longevity and mental and physical well-being is creating an engaging and purposeful community. In 2009, this led her to BCT where she helped to establish the firm’s housing studio which she co-leads today. As a principal at BCT Design Group, Janet’s work is influenced by the trends in multifamily and senior housing, retail, hospitality, and office. Today she brings her extensive knowledge of the full continuum of care, combined with the experience of other BCT studios, to design state-of-the art communities for older adults that engage younger generations and offer amenities often found in urban settings.

Janet received her Master of Architecture in 1997 from the University of Maryland School of Architecture and her undergraduate degree in 1994 from Dickinson College. She is a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA), Urban Land Institute (ULI), ICSC, and Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), Baltimore Chapter.