
We are a women-led research and design consultancy that supports humanitarian and community-led initiatives through thoughtful tools for reflection, strategy, and storytelling.
Our objectives are to assist you in
creating meaningful change through:

Nodo is the Spanish word for “knot” or “node”. It represents a point of convergence — where different threads meet, intertwine, and hold. A nodo is about building strength through relationships, grounding our work in collaboration, care, and shared purpose.
Humanitarian and community-based initiatives are often fast-moving, resource-strapped, and deeply rooted in place. The impact is real - but the documentation, evaluation, and communication often fall behind.
That's where we come in!
CONNECT
We connect the dots between
voices, strategies, and stories.
BRIDGE THE GAP
With participatory tools, we elevate the values of communities.

AMPLIFY
We help local voices be heard,
even beyond reports.

CLARITY
We translate impact into accessible, meaningful language.

A collaborative team of humanitarian architectural designers and researchers, trained in sustainable emergency architecture. We believe that local knowledge is power and that meaningful work deserves to be understood



To know more about us, find our CV here
A collaborative team of humanitarian architectural designers and researchers, trained in sustainable emergency architecture. We believe that local knowledge is power and that meaningful work deserves to be understood
ELISABETTA GRAVINA
Architectural designer and urban researcher from Italy, exploring how thoughtful design and research can help communities shape their own futures.

LOUISE RIPPER
Architectural designer and humanitarian worker driven by environmental justice and participatory practice, creating people-centred solutions for resilient communities

VITTORIA ROCCI
Humanitarian Architect And Researcher Focused On Participatory Design, Emergency Architecture, And Inclusive Community Strategies Across Diverse Cultural Contexts.

To know more about us, find our CV here
