86 PUNCHMAGAZINE.COM {home & design} cognitive cues and behavioral practices that affect how clients feel and function in their homes. “Where I am now is the culmination of everything,” she says. “Incorporating science and design is my calling.” Today, Janet is one of the leaders in evidence-based design, which focuses on how the built environment can positively impact the occupants of a space. Grounded in science, research and results, one of evidence-based design’s main pillars is biophilia—the human need to connect with living things. As Janet explains it, evidenceWhen Janet Marena moved from Boston to the Bay Area ten years ago, she had already fully transitioned from her career as a public relations executive to being an interior designer. But Janet credits her move to California with reigniting her passion for nature and science, which had lain dormant since college. As the Science in Design-certified principal of JTM Interiors, Janet taps into the body and mind to create beautiful, livable spaces. Working with homeowners on remodeling projects, she utilizes her people skills and science background to address PHOTOGRAPHY (PORTRAIT): COURTESY OF MEGHAN BOB PHOTOGRAPHY
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