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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)
Michael is inspired by the design process and its impact on creating connections between places and people in resilient communities, allowing citizens to reengage with the commons and become co-pilots in our collective desire for a sustainable future. Michael brings his passion for permaculture, native plants, material re-use and post-industrial landscapes to successful mixed- use, urban-infill and open space projects.