Description

The Good Future Design Alliance is proud to present Future-Proof by Design: Strategies for Buildings That Last, Adapt, and Regenerate, a thought-provoking panel event exploring how architects, builders, and designers can create resilient, sustainable buildings that meet the demands of today while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow.

The event will take place at the IDC Building, 590 Quivas St, Denver, CO 80204, on October 9, 2025, from 9:00 – 10:30 AM. Coffee/Pastries generously provided by our host.

A Conversation on the Future of Building

This program will bring together leading voices in architecture, construction, and interior design to share insights on:

• The Whole-Life Building — designing for 100+ years

• Climate Resilience — adapting to the built environment’s greatest challenge

• Circular Construction — strategies for designing with deconstruction in mind

• Low Carbon, Low Toxin, Low Waste Materials — rethinking material selection for healthier homes

• Passive Meets Active Systems — balancing efficiency, intent, and feasibility

• Affordable Sustainability — breaking down costs and expanding adoption

• ReUse Reimagined — elevating pre-owned materials into desirable design

Featured Speakers

• Jesse Ledin, NCARB – Principal Architect, Intentional Architecture

• David Jex, LEED AP BD&C – PG Arnold Construction

• Elizabeth Lord, CAPS, CMKBD – Principal Designer, Elizabeth P. Lord Interior Design

Moderated by Kathryn Soter, Executive Director, Good Future Design Alliance

Why This Matters

Buildings are not just shelters—they are long-term investments in resilience, health, and community. By sharing strategies for circularity, durability, and healthier material choices, we can redefine what sustainable design means for the future.