Emily is an architectural designer with experience in higher education, civic, cultural, and workplace environments. She earned her Master of Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis, where she now serves as a lecturer in the undergraduate architecture program, and also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Bryn Mawr College. Her academic and professional experiences span design, research, teaching, and community engagement, complemented by skills in digital and physical modeling, visualization, and construction documentation. A St. Louis transplant, Emily is passionate about design that supports the region’s evolving needs while advancing sustainability, equity, and long-term community impact.
Ownership Team
Joe Brinkmann, LEED AP, Principal
“We get that lines sketched on paper have a real impact in the world, so we think about consequence a lot. It’s more than the tangible building. It’s what the project does for the people we’re working for. It’s the ability for them to achieve their vision.”
Joel Fuoss, IIDA, LEED AP, Principal
“If you line up the buildings Trivers has executed, they’re all very different in a positive way. All our projects are rooted in ideas and context. It’s very apparent that we’re thinking about a specific project, for a specific client, in a specific location.”
Amy Gilbertson, LEED Green Associate, Fitwel Amb., Principal
“We’re passionate about design and practice. Our experience is that great design comes from being able to create great relationships among people from diverse skillsets and backgrounds.”