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Diversity in Ecological DesignSubmitted by tandreas on Wed, 2007-02-14 00:00.
An intellectual forum on professional development, this panel will explore the dimensions of diversity that we discover us as we work toward ecological design. How do we collaborate across disciplines? How do race, gender, ethnicity, ability, and world view affect our working groups? What are the most effective tactics we can adopt when working with clients from whom we are radically different? How can we give voice to those not traditionally heard during the design process? What results when diverse points of view are successfully integrated? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Moderator: Eric Corey Freed Panelists: Brook Muller is an assistant professor in the Architecture Department at the University of Oregon, teaching design studios and courses in sustainable architecture, theory and media. His research focuses on the design process in its formative stages and the theoretical foundations of environmentally responsive architectural practices. Brook received a BA in environmental studies from Brown University and an MArch from the University of Oregon. Brook has been a recipient of an American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment National Award (2005) as well as the Wesley Ward Outstanding Teaching Award for the College of Architecture and Environmental Design (2002). Josh Cerra is an environmental designer and biologist with 12 years of experience in the natural resource sciences, design, and planning fields. He is particularly skilled in development of project applications that model ecological infrastructure as it applies to design. His approach draws from the best available science and research as an important factor in making design decisions. Mr. Cerra believes there is a place for sustainable design and interpretation in every project. The best projects contribute to the greater ecology, while strengthening a sense of place within the community. He speaks on ecological design and sustainable design topics regularly, and has also taught seminars on environmental design and sustainable design at the graduate and undergraduate level. Other panelists include Juli Brode. |
