Five HKS Speakers Slated to Present at the AIA’s 2019 National Conference in Las Vegas
HKS’ Holly Arnold, Cory Brugger, Julie Hiromoto, Dr. Upali Nanda and Craig Williams are among the featured speakers at the AIA’s 2019 Conference on Architecture at the Las Vegas Convention Center, June 6-8.
The “Blueprint for a Better Future” event asks the thousands of industry professionals gathering at A’19 to consider the critical challenges facing cities — and our world — today and explore how to design a better future for all.
The five HKS presenters will share actionable insight and inspiration from the firm’s research, technology innovation, project takeaways, lessons learned and more. Here’s the HKS line-up – we hope you’ll join us.
- Thursday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.: How to Build a Successful Research-Minded Practice
- Friday, June 7, 8 a.m.: The Housing Crisis: How Architects Can Drive Change
- Friday, June 7, 9:30 a.m.: 2+2 Achieving Outstanding Design: College of Fellows & Young Architects
- Saturday, June 8, 3 p.m.: The AIA Innovation Awards
- Saturday, June 8, 3 p.m.: Condos Happen: How is Your Multifamily Practice at Risk?
How to Build a Successful Research-Minded Practice
One size does not fit all when it comes to the perfect research model, yet many firms are finding success by incorporating research into practice. What’s their secret? This session will present three firms’ approaches to a research-forward practice. You’ll hear about which models and processes they employ and how they navigate challenges while reaping rewards.
Panelists:
- Billie Faircloth, AIA, Partner, KieranTimberlake
- Jeri Brittin; Director of Research, HDR
- Melissa Farling, FAIA, Principal, Gould Evans
- Dr. Upali Nanda, Assoc. AIA, Principal & Director of Research, HKS
The Housing Crisis: How Architects Can Drive Change
One size does not fit all when it comes to the perfect research model, yet many firms are finding success by incorporating research into practice. What’s their secret? This session will present three firms’ approaches to a research-forward practice. You’ll hear about which models and processes they employ and how they navigate challenges while reaping rewards.
Moderator:
- Holly Arnold, AIA, Architect, HKS
Panelists:
- Todd David, Executive Director, San Francisco Housing Action Coalition
- Jay Bradshaw, Director of Organizing, Northern California Carpenters Regional Council
2+2 Achieving Outstanding Design: College of Fellows & Young Architects
What qualifies as excellent design? And what can we learn from the practice of others to inform the future of exemplary design practice? Join this panel session and Q&A to pick up lessons learned from participants in the 2+2 Program and recipients of the Young Architects Award. You’ll learn how to identify and integrate sustainable practices into design—and how to engage multiple building systems and programs along with site development.
Panelists:
- James Garrett, AIA, Managing Partner, 4RM+ULA, LLP
- Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, Design Principal, Ross Barney Architects
- Julie Hiromoto, AIA, Principal, HKS
- Tom Kundig, FAIA, Principal/Owner, Olson Kundig
- Edward Kodet, FAIA, Chairman, Kodet Architectural Group, Ltd.
The AIA Innovation Awards
Today’s cutting-edge advancements are quickly becoming tomorrow’s standard practices. The AIA Innovation Awards celebrates firms and projects that embody the spirit of innovation and demonstrate advancements in the practice of architecture. This session highlights the achievements of award winners, current professional trends, and the implications on everyday practice. The awards jury and leadership from the Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Knowledge Community will share innovations from all aspects of practice and across the entire project lifecycle. This is an opportunity to see how new tools and processes advance the profession and practice of architecture, and ultimately the built environment.
Panelists:
- Cory Brugger, Assoc. AIA, Chief Technology Officer, HKS
- Natasha Luthra Director, Emerging Technologies, Jacobs Engineering
- Charlie Williams, AIA, Associate Principal, LPA, Inc.
Condos Happen: How is Your Multifamily Practice at Risk?
Multifamily residential continues to be hot market sector and offers attractive design opportunities for architects. But these opportunities carry significant risks. Condo projects, including market-driven conversions of rental properties, exponentially increase that risk, which can affect a firm’s insurability.
This session covers how to mitigate multifamily risk through contractual provisions, client and team evaluation, condo documents and more. Participants will leave with the tools and information they need to determine whether multifamily projects are a good fit for their firm and how to best manage associated risks.
Panelists:
- Timothy Twomey, FAIA, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, CallisonRTKL Inc.
- R. Craig Williams, FAIA, Principal and Chief Legal Officer, HKS
