Designing for Sustainable Equity

The “Designing for Sustainable Equity” panel discussion addresses pressing issues in our society

and connects the dots between the Environmental, Social, and Governance pillars of sustainability,

particularly in many of our neighborhoods and disadvantaged communities are on the receiving

end of irresponsible overproduction, manufacturing and development practices that affect their

health, cultural identity and social standing in the society.

The panel will address key issues and highlight opportunities that Design professionals

should consider when designing new buildings, repurposing old structures, or selecting building

products, as well as the consequences of their actions.

Panelists will address key issues, including policies, Adaptive reuse practices, Community

Health and wellbeing, and the use of new and recycled materials in our projects, all of which have

far-reaching implications for communities.

The event is organized by IIDA SoCal EDI Sector in partnership with the AIA Los Angeles

Adaptive Reuse Committee.

Panelists:

Roberto Vazquez- Sector Lead for Housing and Mixed Use at HED

Lona Rerick- Director of Regenerative Design at Perkins&Will | McLennan Design

Ines Ware- Director of Sustainability at Bentley Mills

Moderators:

Christine Peter- IIDA SoCal Co-VP of EDI

David Martinez- AIA Adaptive Reuse Committee Vice Chair, Loescher Meachem Architects

Special thanks to event Host BASK and our Event Sponsor: Steelcase

Host or Publisher IIDA