Avani S. Kanoria is an alumna of the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture with a focus on Sustainable Environmental Design and Urbanism in Developing Countries. During her time at Berkeley, she held multiple leadership roles in Alpha Rho Chi, the National Professional Fraternity for Architecture and Allied Arts.

Her academic excellence has been recognized through prestigious awards, including the Camille J. Ehrenfels Scholarship Award (2015-16), the Class of ’24 Scholarship Award (2016-17), the Design Futures Student Forum Scholarship (2015), and a Certificate in Entrepreneurship Technology.

Avani divides her time between Mumbai and New York, working on a diverse portfolio of global projects. Her work includes the redevelopment of a 200-year- old botanical garden in Kolkata, the transformation of residential and co-working spaces in Mumbai, and the development of affordable housing townships in Africa.

In Mumbai, she has led real estate projects focused on revitalizing old buildings and unlocking their potential for modern use. In New York, she is a licensed real estate professional, actively involved in residential house flipping across the U.S. Avani is also a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) in New York, deepening her engagement within the business and real estate communities.

Beyond architecture and real estate, sustainability is at the core of Avani’s philosophy. An advocate for veganism, she embraces it as a forward-thinking lifestyle and has trained as a plant-based chef in California.

Arterra—derived from Ar (belonging to) and Terra (Earth)—embodies a profound connection with nature.We are one with the Earth—one with the wind, rivers, mountains, and waterfalls.

- Avani S Kanoria