CHANGE BY DESIGN

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    ROOTED IN CARE: Building for People and the Planet

    Sustainable Cities and Communities by Design

    LiveOn-Demand

    September 10, 2025 - WED, 10AM-12PM EST

    2 HSW CE Credits, AIA # DAS500-25, IDCEC # 124201

    About this webinar

    In this dynamic 2-hour session, you’ll explore how to design buildings and spaces that prioritize both human wellbeing and climate resilience—without compromise. Through global case studies, practical  frameworks, and interactive discussion, you’ll gain tools to create architecture that enhances occupant health, ensures environmental safety, and fosters long-term community welfare. You will gain  a clear understanding of how to integrate human-centered and climate-centered design into your projects. This course empowers you to challenge false trade-offs, work more ethically, and design with care for both people and the planet, leading to an impact-driven and future-ready practice.

    The content of this course has not been approved by the United Nations and does not reflect the views of the United Nations or its officials or Member States.

    Hosted by Sameera Chukkapalli Holmes

    Sameera Chukkapalli Holmes is an Obama Leader and the founder and director of Needlab, a nonprofit organization that works to solve habitat and resilience problems in cities and rural areas. Needlab works with communities worldwide to develop human and environmental-centered architectural design solutions. Needlab's mission is to research, build, and advocate for dignity in design and self sufficiency in communities. They have completed projects on four continents - directly impacting communities by working with and for them. 

    She is the youngest architect to participate in “Barcelona Design Week”, and one among the three selected architects to display sustainable housing solutions at the 1st UN-Habitat Assembly. She spends most of her time drafting human and environment-centered design solutions with communities around the world. Currently, she is driven toward achieving the UN Sustainable development Goals by making sustainable design solutions reachable to all and teaching at Masters students at New York University (NYU) and Pratt Institute in New York.

    Upon completion, you'll be able to:

    1. Analyze the relationship between climate-responsive design strategies and occupant health, including thermal comfort, air quality, and mental wellbeing.
    2. Evaluate material and construction choices for their long-term safety implications in diverse environmental and social contexts.
    3. Design built environments that equitably support community welfare through participatory processes and place-specific climate solutions.
    4. Differentiate between human-centered, climate-centered, and integrated design approaches to apply a balanced framework in future projects.

    Entire 2024 series

    $345 Single payment
    12 HSW CE credits
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    $45 Single payment
    1 HSW CE credit
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    Entire 2024 series

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    Discover Actionable Strategies for a built environment that stands the test of time and nature.

     

    • Join Omar Degan, Principal of Do Architecture Group, and become part of a forward-thinking community that doesn't just follow trends but sets them by delivering architectural solutions attuned to today's needs and tomorrow's possibilities.
    • Each session in the 'Change by Design' series is meticulously curated, embedding insights and practical steps to prepare you to lead the change in the built environment.
    • Embrace the convenience of our series: whether you attend live online or on-demand, you will earn 12 AIA/IDCEC-approved HSW CEUs/LUs across 12 sessions, culminating in a comprehensive mastery of resilience in architecture. 

    Building Resilience in Design & Architecture

    "Change by Design" is where innovation meets practicality. This series goes beyond fulfilling CEU requirements; it's about integrating resilience in your designs so your forward-thinking projects stand out for addressing today's most pressing challenges and satisfying a market that demands it.

    Why 'Change by Design'? Because it's where your expertise meets the pressing need for a built environment that stands the test of time and nature. It's where you gain CE credits and a competitive edge in a market that values foresight and responsibility. Each session is an actionable step towards mastering economically viable and environmentally sound designs.

    Join a community that does not follow trends but sets them by delivering architectural solutions that meet today's needs and anticipate tomorrow's challenges.

    Ready to elevate your practice? Secure your spot in a series that promises resilience amid fragility: "Building Resilience in Design and Architecture: Global Perspectives, Local Solutions." with Omar Degan, Principal, Do Architecture Group (live and on-demand).

     

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