Power of Place: The Value Proposition

Friday, May 29 | 11:40am - 12:30pm
Location: Fuji Rooms 3-4

Speakers: Mark Sindell, Principal and Michael Lipko, Associate, GGLO

Description:

21st century challenges demand that our work as built environment designers purposefully contribute to community and restore our planet to a healthy state, all while responding to shrinking resources, faster timelines and more volatile economic pressures - akin to ‘do less with more’.

This session will explore by what methods projects can start from a meaningful understanding of place and tap our innate desire to feel a sense of belonging to successfully rally Development Teams, the city and its citizens to overcome the myriad of financial, design, process and construction constraints.

A diversity of GGLO case studies ranging from urban mixed-use to civic and institutional projects will demonstrate specific examples for leveraging the power of place to achieve transformational results and [not or] simultaneously improve the bottom line.

Learning Objectives:

• Acquire a basic understanding of economic drivers and branding priorities for both private and institutional project types.
• Learn how to apply research, process, and technical expertise to reduce costs and improve constructability.
• Understand how to unify clients, designers, and contractors around a single purpose as a means to streamline design process.
  
  

Speaker Bio: Mark Sindell ASLA, LEED® AP BD+C, LFA (Living Future Accredited)

Mark is a Landscape Architect that applies a concept driven, integrated design approach to urban-infill projects. He focuses on bringing the essence of community in each project through a rigorous process resulting in award-winning parks, hotels, and mixed-use communities. Mark was the lead Landscape Architect for Bertschi School’s Living Building Science Classroom, the first project to achieve LBC v2.0 certification.

Co-Speaker Bio: Michael Lipko ASLA, PDC (Permaculture Design Certified)