Emily Garrett
Emily Garrett is a Holistic Healing Designer and Consultant, known as HEALTECT, specializing in the design of transformative wellness-focused spaces. With over a decade of experience in architecture, she integrates holistic principles, sustainable practices, soil health, and eco-friendly materials into her designs, creating environments that promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Her approach blends traditional architectural techniques with human-centered, environmentally conscious design, prioritizing spaces that support long-term health and community connection.
Throughout her career, Emily has cultivated an international portfolio, completing projects in the United States, Chile, Japan, Iceland, Denmark, and Norway. She has led residential, commercial, and industrial developments, including retail spaces, mixed-use buildings, historic renovations, and sustainable commercial projects. Emily is particularly recognized for her innovative work in wellness-driven design, such as restoring a 1908 historic building and designing a whiskey tasting room using compressed earth blocks and botanical strategies to address environmental challenges while supporting clients personally and holistically.
Emily holds a Bachelor of Architecture in Environmental Design from Texas Tech University and has spent over 13 years advancing her expertise in sustainable and wellness-oriented construction. She actively collaborates with builders, contractors, and design networks across Texas, advocating for environmentally responsible and human-centered architecture. Outside of work, Emily enjoys exploring innovative building methods, engaging with Texas architecture, developing off-grid projects, and creating wellness-focused lifestyle concepts that reflect her passion for health, sustainability, and meaningful design.
ā¢ Texas Tech University - B.Arch.
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a combination of curiosity, empathy, and adaptability. I approach challenges with disciplined problem-solving, and Iām not afraid to question outdated practices. I take pride in pursuing innovative materials and methods, even when it means navigating resistance within the industry.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I advise young women entering this industry to speak up in male-dominated spaces and trust their vision. Learn construction from the ground up, stay hands-on with contractors, and pursue emerging building technologies. Never apologize for bringing empathy and wellness into architectural conversations, because these elements ultimately lead to better outcomes.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The most important values to me in both my work and personal life are kindness, integrity, sustainability, curiosity, respect for nature, collaboration, and transparency. I believe in designing with long-term purpose rather than short-term profit, because architecture should serve both people and the planet.
Locations
Emily Garrett Design
Ransom Canyon, TX 79366