Sustainability in Practice: Chicago

Chicago

September 10, 2025

Crown Hall at IIT

Sustainability in Practice

Architectural Record, in collaboration with IIT, invites you to join us for this special event. As the fourth conference in the series, it offers architects, allied design professionals, and students an unparalleled opportunity to connect in a relaxed atmosphere while learning about various approaches to sustainable design.

This complimentary day-long event features multiple networking opportunities, thought-provoking discussions, and a reception to cap off the program.

Gain Insights: Learn about cutting-edge research and innovative projects focusing on sustainable materials, circular construction, and carbon neutrality.
Network: Connect with architects, design professionals, and students who are passionate about sustainability.
Professional Development: Earn continuing education credits, including AIA LU/HSW.

This event is now concluded.

AIA

Earn up to 6.75 AIA LU/HSW and 0.5 GBCI CE

Speakers

Jeanne Gang, FAIA

Founding Partner
Studio Gang

Kevin Carmody

Director
Carmody Groarke

Andy Groarke

Director
Carmody Groarke

Dillon Pranger

Assistant Professor, IIT
Principal, Office of Dillon Pranger

Thomas Robinson

Founding Principal
Lever Architecture

Agenda

September 10, 2025

Time

Session

10:00 AM - 10:25 AM

Registration Check-In

10:25 AM - 10:30 AM

Welcome Address

Alex Bachrach, Publisher, Architectural Record

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Sustainability Myths and Realities of Structural Steel

Max Puchtel, Director of Sustainability and Government Relations, AISC

0.5 LU/HSW

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Circular Economy Thinking: An Integrative Process Using Pathways of Reuse and Recycling

Stacy Simpson, Sustainability Manager, USG Corporation

0.5 LU/HSW & 0.5 GBCI CE

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Networking Break

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Biophilic Design & Rooftop Deck Systems: A Natural Connection

Liana Giacherio, Business Development Manager, Bison Innovative Products

1 LU/HSW

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Student Panel Discussion

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Networking Break

1:15 PM - 1:20 PM

Afternoon Welcome

Josephine Minutillo, Editor-in-Chief, Architectural Record
Reed Kroloff, Dean, IIT

1:20 PM - 1:50 PM

Non-Standard Operating Procedures in Architecture: Rethinking Building Materials and Material Building

Dillon Pranger, Assistant Professor, IIT

1:50 PM - 2:35 PM

Tradition & Innovation

Kevin Carmody, Director, Carmody Groarke
Andy Groarke, Director, Carmody Groarke

2:35 PM - 2:50 PM

Form Follows Resource: Strategies for Sustainable Facade Design

Wolfgang Rieder, Founder & CEO, Rieder USA

0.25 LU/HSW

2:50 PM - 3:05 PM

Networking Break

3:05 PM - 3:50 PM

Forest to Frame: Regenerative Timber Architecture

Thomas Robinson, Founding Principal, LEVER Architecture

3:50 PM - 4:35 PM

Reframing Reuse

Jeanne Gang, Founding Partner, Studio Gang

4:35 PM - 5:20 PM

Panel and Q&A

Jeanne Gang, Founding Partner, Studio Gang
Thomas Robinson, Founding Principal, LEVER Architecture
Kevin Carmody, Director, Carmody Groarke
Andy Groarke, Director, Carmody Groarke

5:20 PM - 6:00 PM

Reception