Architecture for a Better Future: Advanced Materials + Sustainable Design
Join a dynamic panel of experts moderated by Francisco “Pancho” Brown, Senior Editor of METROPOLIS Magazine, pushing sustainable design’s boundaries. Discover how cutting-edge tools and materials are reshaping the AEC industry’s future. Learn about projects making a measurable impact and get insights on the latest strategies to design more efficient, low-carbon buildings and public spaces.
Steel and concrete are among the biggest contributors to carbon emissions in the built environment—however, groundbreaking innovations are changing the game. From next-generation steel production to low-carbon concrete, architects, designers, and manufacturers are leading the way in reducing the environmental footprint of large-scale infrastructure through innovations and technologies.
Event Details
Thursday, April 3
6:00-8:00 PM
Center for Architecture + Design
AIA Members: $25 | General: $35 | Student: $5 | Hybrid: $10
Moderator: Francisco “Pancho” Brown, Senior Editor, METROPOLIS Magazine
Panelists (L-R): Kristoffer Vestre, Chairman & Commercial Director US, Vestre; Mariana Ricker, Associate Principal, SWA; Brad Jacobson, Principal, EHDD, and Co-Founder, C.Scale; Tim Sperry, Founder & CEO, Carbon Limit

TELLUS seat, Vestre | Photo: Einar Aslaksen