Join Steven Winter Associates and Building Energy Exchange for a dynamic discussion at the intersection of inclusion, sustainability, and health and related opportunities to improve building design & performance for all.

Inclusive Design can be defined as an approach to creating environments that are accessible and usable to the greatest extent possible by all building occupants. While traditional applications of Inclusive Design are importantly centered on people with disabilities and aging populations, emerging thought leaders are evolving Inclusive Design’s application to broader issues of social and environmental justice.

This session features four experts who aim to elevate Inclusive Design as the next wave in building performance by establishing synergies with equity, sustainability, and health in the built environment. Panelists will present an overview of ongoing Inclusive Design initiatives, followed by an interactive discussion with the audience around opportunities for future interdisciplinary work.

Please note: This is a hybrid in person/online event. Space is limited. If joining in-person, you will be asked upon entry to show your in-person ticket and proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and recommended booster shot(s) (via Excelsior Pass or other proof of vaccination). Virtual attendance to this event is also available – you may choose to join and participate via Zoom webinar.

Moderator
Peter A. Stratton, Managing Director of Accessibility Services, Steven Winter Associates

Panelists
Katie Osborn, Principal and Founder, Via Collective, Inc.
Ethan Lu, Acting Assistant Chair & Assistant Professor of Interior Design, The Fashion Institute of Technology/SUNY
Victoria Lanteigne, WELL AP, North Carolina State University