Yolanda Cole

Senior Principal

“I’m a serial obsessionist with many passions I pursue to impact the world. That’s why I love iLab and supporting our staff to explore their own curiosities that bring new ideas to the table.”

With over three decades of experience, Yolanda is widely recognized for spearheading innovation in the profession through the cultivation of our collaborative, research-based practice. She is passionate about housing policy and seeks to create new prototypes to provide attainable housing across the market spectrum and sustainable, resilient buildings that can support multiple uses over the span of their existence. Yolanda is a civic advocate, a business strategist, a frequent speaker, and an accomplished flutist. Her bold approach to design translates into her everyday life, from her signature style to her epic travel adventures.

Accreditation

FAIA
IIDA
LEED AP

Leadership

Senior Principal

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Education

Master of Architecture, Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts, Ohio State University