Collective Design is a webinar series from IIDA that provide resources, information, and inspiration to the design community. These virtual sessions explore design from the lens of its larger societal impact as well as examining influencing factors and industries.

How to Design Your Way Out of a Housing Crisis

America is facing a staggering housing shortage—between 4 and 7 million homes—and rents are soaring, with half of renters spending 30% or more of their income on rent and a quarter spending more than 50%. For this episode we convene a panel of urban designers and other industry experts to discuss how design can contribute to resolving the housing crisis and creating a future with new solutions and better options for all.

Moderator:
Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA, Executive Vice President and CEO, IIDA

Panelists:
Roger Sherman, FAIA, Design Director and Urban Impact Group Leader, Gensler
Catherine Buell, Managing Principal, Wellness Real Estate Innovations
Andreea Micu, Principal, Canopy | architecture + design