Concurrent Education Session

SUN-B03: Instructions for the Future: Women Cultivating a Responsive Design Practice

Sunday, October 6, 2024

10:15am – 11:30am ET

Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 146B

1.25 PDH, LA CES/non-HSW, AICP, FL

Lead Speaker(s)

Maria Landoni, ASLA

Landscape Architect
Sur Landscape Architecture
Kansas City, Missouri

Session Guide

Speaker(s)

Adriana Chavez Sanchez

Co-founder and principal
ORU - Oficina de Resiliencia
Brooklyn, New York
Morgan Ramirez, ASLA

Principal
Morami Studio
Ojai, California

In a world where change is the only constant, this session features three visionary women who dared to reimagine their design practices. Join us to explore how we are evolving and thriving, demonstrating that the future of design is adaptable and supportive of our ecosystems and our communities.

Learning Outcomes:

Reflect on landscape architecture’s diverse opportunities and professional pathways, emphasizing how alternative practices can positively impact communities and practitioners through inclusivity and sustainability.
Explore the inherent challenges of establishing a new practice in landscape architecture, including navigating market dynamics, fostering community engagement, and ensuring financial sustainability.
Draw inspiration from practitioners successfully aligning their portfolio with deeply held values, such as aesthetic beauty, inclusivity, and authenticity, showcasing how values-driven work can shape the built environment.
Gain insights into practicing landscape architecture with intentionality, focusing on how a core philosophy can guide decision-making, influence design approaches, and enhance community interactions across projects.