Study Architecture 
ProPEL 
June 6-8, 2019 | Las Vegas, NV
2019 Intersections Symposium
BOTTOM-UP SOCIAL CHANGE: Materials | Buildings | Community
Conference Co-chairs:
Elizabeth Golden, University of Washington
Joshua Vermillion, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Symposium Overview
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) are pleased to announce a partnership dedicated to the INTERSECTION of Education, Research and Practice. Through a series of educational sessions at the 2019 AIA Conference in Las Vegas, we will feature exemplary research projects which address issues related to our Symposium theme: BOTTOM-UP SOCIAL CHANGE: Materials | Buildings | Community. Join us at the 2019 AIA Conference on Architecture. *HSW Continuing Education Credit
Community Connections: Inclusive Strategies for Urban Infrastructure
Moderator
Bryan Bell
Design Corps
Panelists
Sergio Palleroni
Portland State University
Courtney Crosson
University of Arizona
Date
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Time
10:00am-11:00am
For long-lasting impact on our environment and cities, architects are called on to see the bigger picture beyond singular buildings.
Bryan Bell, co-editor of Public Interest Design, will moderate a discussion beginning with water and transportation infrastructure projects in Tucson and Sacramento. Join us to explore smart strategies that make use of seemingly mundane systems to increase community well-being and resiliency.
Together, we’ll debunk myths about infrastructure projects as massive, expensive, top-down endeavors via case studies of socially engaging public infrastructure projects that create healthier, more resilient, inclusive communities.
Beyond the Building: Social Change Through Community Engagement
Moderator
Dan Maginn
Dake Wells
Panelists
Tadd Heidgerken
University of Detroit Mercy
Emilie Taylor Welty
Tulane University
Hans Herrmann
Mississippi State University
Date
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Time
11:30am-1:00pm
A shifting economic and climatic landscape has left many properties abandoned and neighborhoods neglected. Successful community projects spearheaded by architects can rally communities to rebuild and restore their cities and towns.
Architect and podcaster for DWELL magazine, Dan Maginn, FAIA, will moderate this session to inspire architects everywhere to engage the power of collaborative design for positive change. Hear about successful projects in New Orleans, Mississippi, and Detroit that demonstrate how collaboration with local partners improved communities while developing new business opportunities.
You’ll acquire insights into successful reuse, community engagement strategies, and sustainable practices that can lead to lasting community resiliency.
Shaping Urban Development: Housing Strategies at Diverse Scales
Moderator
Katie Swenson
Enterprise Community Partners
Panelists
Richard Mohler
University of Washington
Sharon Haar
University of Michigan
Elizabeth Timme
LA-Más
Date
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Time
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Can design really effect social change? What role can architects play in addressing the demand for affordable housing and community needs?
Via research projects and case studies, Katie Swenson with Enterprise Community Partners, will moderate this interactive session on urban development and housing. From Los Angeles to Detroit, you’ll discover innovative ways to address environmental and economic issues related to housing equity.
Learn how to deploy cutting-edge design strategies to incorporate sustainability on a larger scale. Plus, acquire guidance to engage policymakers to improve quality of life of city dwellers at all income levels.
Eric W. Ellis
ACSA, Director of Operations and Programs
202-785-2324
eellis@acsa-arch.org
Nissa Dahlin-Brown EdD, Assoc. AIA
AIA, Director of Academic Engagement
202-626-7449
nissadahlinbrown@aia.org
Image Credit: Cultural Construction, John Folan, Carnegie Mellon University & Urban Design Build Studio
2018 ACSA Collaborative Practice Award Winner
