For those who shape the built environment, the forces impacting the 21st century present a relevance revolution. The importance of what we build, where we build, and how we build has never been more consequential. The decisions made by today’s building-sector professionals will determine the future of our cities and communities.
What will that future look like?
In this critical session, Carl Elefante, FAIA, draws on a career dedicated to saving buildings from demolition and giving them new life. Through his work in adaptive reuse and preservation, he’ll share his experience with prioritizing stewardship and applying the lessons of built heritage for strong and abundant communities.
Learning Objectives
- Push beyond the limitations of many accepted design and technical practices
- Rediscover principles of inherently climate-adapted design
- Design for multi-generation material performance and cultural value
- Prioritize the reuse, repurposing, and adaptation of existing buildings