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AIA International Virtual Conference March 9-11th - Sustainability Talks - Free

  • 1.  AIA International Virtual Conference March 9-11th - Sustainability Talks - Free

    Posted 03-24-2023 09:18 AM

    he AIA International Virtual Conference (March 9th - 11th) will have 20+ talks from around the globe via Zoom Events.

    This 3-day virtual conference, themed Detail and Storytelling, will bring you lectures, panel discussions, building tours and more from around the world, all underscored by the AIA's Framework for Design Excellence. Conference sessions will be hosted by the 7 International Chapters in Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, the Middle East, Shanghai, and the United Kingdom, as well as by some of our many members and Country Representatives around the world!

    Program and Free Registration on this link.

    Our speakers include:

    Yew Kee Cheong, recently elevated to FAIA presenting In Praise of Light and Bicycles

    Natalia Ford, Sustainability Manager, AIMP British Antarctic Survey speaking on Sustainability in Extreme Environments

    Dr. Christine Bruckner, FAIA and Illya Azaroff, FAIA speaking about COP27, Decarbonization, and the Sustainable Futures Award

    Upjohn Fellow Vicki Lew, AIA speaking on Quantitative Details: The The Application of Data and Simulations in the Design Process

    There are talks throughout on transforming existing buildings and ecological architecture. Sign up to attend for free via Zoom.

    Poster showing drafting tools as symbols of detail, book as symbol of storytelling, gmt clock to depict multiple time zones


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    Alex Miller AIA
    AIA International Adjunct Director, 2023 Spring Conference Chair, 2021-22 Secretary

    Senior Associate Principal, KPF
    London
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