AIA & EDRA: Advancing Environmental Design Research for Practice

Research is a powerful driver of innovation in architecture, but keeping up with its breadth and complexity can be challenging. This session will highlight how the longstanding partnership between The American Institute of Architects and the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) empowers architects to apply evidence-based insights in practice.

Through polling, dialogue, and real-world case studies, the presenters will demonstrate how integrating research advances health, safety, and welfare while supporting firm culture and growth. Join us to acquire strategies and tools to better connect research to design outcomes.

Learning Objectives

1. Learn how to identify research sources and methods relevant to architectural practice.
2. Evaluate how research findings can inform design decisions that enhance health, safety, and welfare.
3. Discover how to apply strategies for integrating research into daily workflows and project planning.
4. Evaluate opportunities to translate interdisciplinary research into practical design solutions for communities.

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