Rethinking Borders Through Design and Teaching the Next Generation About Border Environments

At the Edge of it All · May 13, 2026 · 14m

In this episode of At the Edge of It All, Adriana Cuéllar, associate professor of architecture at USD, shares her journey into architecture and her focus on border regions as sites of design and research. She discusses the origins of the Border Design Lab and its work in the Tijuana River watershed, including sewage contamination and its impact on communities. She also reflects on creating a children’s book to inspire environmental awareness, emphasizing education as a tool for cross-border understanding and long-term change.