AIA Brooklyn: Future-Proofing Housing

Tuesday, November 18, 6:30–8:30 pm
303 Bond Street, Brooklyn

In this panel organized by AIA Brooklyn, explore how architects can learn from coast-to-coast approaches to designing housing that endures — and thrives — in the face of climate, health, social, and affordability challenges.

This conversation brings together leading voices advancing high- performance multifamily projects centered on resiliency, passive survivability, healthy materials, and community well-being. Hear from Michael Eliason (Larch Lab, Seattle), Sophie Nahrmann (Studio Luz Architects, Boston), and Heather McKinstry (Dattner Architects, NYC) as they share insights on prefabrication, passive building innovation, and the creation of vibrant, climate-adaptive housing. The panel will cross-compare government agencies’ efforts and policy incentives in their respective cities and states to address affordability and the housing crisis.

Moderated by Julie Torres Moskovitz, AIA

1.5 AIA LU|HSW

The Urban Room at Van Alen Institute is a flexible, accessible, street-level space located at 303 Bond Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn. It’s a place for civic-minded organizations to meet and diverse groups to come together in dialogue, and serves as an information hub for the Gowanus community. Van Alen regularly hosts meetings for many local groups, including Brooklyn Community Board 6, the Gowanus Oversight Task Force, and Gowanus Mutual Aid, as well as a community fridge operated by One Love Community Fridge.

For values-aligned nonprofits and community groups, Van Alen offers this space and meeting tech at no cost, while private and corporate space rentals support our mission to create more equitable cities through inclusive design. To inquire about using our space, fill out this form.