Ashleigh Savage
Senior Interior Designer
SmithGroup

As a driving force in sustainable design, Ashleigh has dedicated her career to advancing healthier, more responsible material selections in the built environment. As a Senior Interior Designer at SmithGroup, she has been instrumental in shaping the firm’s approach to sustainable healthcare environments, integrating evidence-based design strategies that enhance patient experience and well-being.

Ashleigh has spearheaded the development of SmithGroup’s healthy materials initiative, establishing a resource library that prioritizes transparency, circularity, and reduced environmental impact. She is currently developing BIM tracking metrics to allow interior designers to see and understand the impact of their choices- demonstrating that from large projects to small renovations, every decision matters.

With a deep understanding of material health, carbon reduction, and regenerative design strategies, Ashleigh collaborates with industry partners to drive innovation in sustainable interiors. Her work extends beyond healthcare, influencing best practices in workplace and commercial design to ensure that material choices align with both human and environmental health goals.

An advocate for education and industry collaboration, Ashleigh regularly engages in speaking engagements, workshops, and research initiatives to advance the conversation around sustainability in interior design.