Rethinking Urban Design for a Sustainable Future
FACC California SF- LA and AIASF members: Free | General: $11
Join AIASF COTE and the FACC Sustainability Committee for an insightful conference on Sustainable Urban Design, featuring a panel of esteemed San Francisco-based experts in architecture and design:
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Anne Fougeron, Principal, Fougeron Architecture
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Ben Grant, Senior Planner, SITELAB Urban Studio
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Blaine Merker, Partner, Director and Head of Climate Action at Gehl Studio
The conversation will be moderated by Charlie Stott, Principal at Stott Architects and AIASF COTE co-chair.
This event will delve into the latest innovations, strategies, and solutions driving the future of urban spaces in response to climate change, population growth, and technological progress.
Focusing on creating greener, more resilient cities, the panelists will share cutting-edge approaches to sustainable architecture, urban planning, and environmental design that enhance ecological responsibility and improve community well-being. Speakers will showcase a range of completed and future projects that illustrate these forward-thinking concepts.
The discussion will also be the opportunity to explore the intersection of European and American practices, offering a unique cross-cultural perspective on sustainable urban development.
Learning Objectives (1 AIA LU/HSW Pending)
1. Prioritize climate action in the urban design process.
2. Implement adaptive and resilient design strategies into urban projects.
3. Initiate more equitable human-centered approaches to urban design and architecture.
4. Incorporate effective European sustainable urban design principles into American practice.