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Perspective Sustainable Futures: Scratch Pad

Blurring the lines between design brilliance and environmental consciousness, find out what’s next through things to see, read, or do this Fall

What to See

Chicago Architecture Biennial
Chicago Cultural Center and across the Chicago
September 21, 2023-February 2, 2024

The fifth Chicago Architecture Biennial, "CAB 5: This is a Rehearsal," curated by the Floating Museum, brings together diverse practitioners to use dialogue and creative expression to challenge urban norms and envision innovative solutions for contemporary city challenges.

(Above: Chicago Architecture Biennial at the Chicago Cultural Center. Image courtesy of Chicago Architecture Biennial)

Sustainable Design Summit
Museum of London Docklands
November 28, 2023

Uniting interior designers, brand owners, and suppliers from hotel, cruise, and aircraft interiors with sustainability experts, this year’s Sustainable Design Summit is set to discuss green trends, provide tools (through keynotes and showcases,) and to inspire the industry.

Two professionals converse in a vibrant setting; one holds a coffee cup while the other smiles, showcasing a relaxed atmosphere.
Sustainable Design Summit Museum of London Docklands. Image courtesy of the Sustainable Design Summit

Who to Discover

Virginia Hanusik

Photographer Virginia Hanusik's recent work examines South Louisiana's landscape and architecture, highlighting how the built environment reflects societal values, vulnerabilities to rising sea levels, and past decisions that intensified the climate crisis.

A collage of eight houses elevated on stilts, showcasing various architectural styles and designs, set against a black and white backdrop.
Virginia Hanusik's South Louisiana's landscape and architecture. Photograph by Virginia Hanusik
Golden reeds line the tranquil water's edge under a soft sunset glow, reflecting a serene natural landscape.
Virginia Hanusik's South Louisiana's landscape and architecture. Photograph by Virginia Hanusik

What to Read

Rocky Mountain Modern: Contemporary Alpine Homes
By John Gendall, Phaidon, 2022

A book showcasing cutting-edge residences that blend modern design with the Rockies' natural beauty. From Aspen's historic modernism to contemporary masterpieces by renowned architects, discover how innovation meets the mountains in this compelling visual journey.

The book titled "Rocky Mountain Modern" features stunning architecture set against a backdrop of mountains and grasslands.
Rocky Mountain Modern: Contemporary Alpine Homes
By John Gendall. Image courtesy of Phaidon
Rocky Mountain Modern
Rocky Mountain Modern: Contemporary Alpine Homes
By John Gendall. Image courtesy of Phaidon

What to Watch

“The Genius of the Place: The Life and Work of Geoffrey Bawa”
Directed by Afdhel Aziz

Discover Geoffrey Bawa, Sri Lanka's architectural genius who reshaped 20th-century design, through a documentary that offers an intimate look at his revolutionary designs, marrying sustainability with beauty, breaking colonial architectural norms, and inspiring a new Asian architectural era.

A film crew is setting up a scene outdoors, with a camera on a dolly track, while two crew members monitor footage on a screen.
Still from "The Genius of the Place The Life and Work of Geoffrey Bawa." Image courtesey of the artist
A group of filmmakers prepares a scene outdoors, holding a colorful umbrella for shading while capturing footage by a scenic view.
Still from "The Genius of the Place The Life and Work of Geoffrey Bawa." Image courtesey of the artist

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