Lake Flato Presents at the AIA25 Conference on Architecture & Design

Wednesday, June 4

Advancing Sustainable Architecture: Lake Flato’s Journey with Autodesk Forma

1:30-2:45 pm | Boston Convention & Exhibition Center 156ABC | 1.25 HSW/RIBA/LU | Program Code WE131

Join Lake Flato and Autodesk Forma as they examine sustainable design practices and technology’s role in shaping resilient architecture. Discover how a new cloud-based platform with open API enables accessible, impactful simulation—from thermal comfort to wind analysis—that enhance project outcomes and client presentations. Through two case studies, you’ll see how Autodesk Forma supported Lake Flato in achieving WELL Pilot Credits and WELL Platinum Certification and in advancing an urban develpment project in Austin, Texas. Plus, explore comparative insights within Rhino and Grasshopper workflows.

• Daniel Stine, AIA, Lake Flato, Director of Design Technology
• Liza Biba, PE, Autodesk, Adoption Specialist
• Miguel Elizardo, LEED AP BD+C, Lake Flato, Design Performance Technologist

Thursday, June 5

Construction 3D Printing: Opportunities & Challenges in Design

4:00-5:15 pm | Boston Convention & Exhibition Center 253 | AB1.25 RIBA/LU | Program Code TH302

Construction 3D printing is an emerging technology that will likely have profound implications for architectural design. This session will present case studies of planned and completed large-scale 3D-printed projects by architects from three design practices. Join us to review the state-of-the-art in construction 3D printing as well as the inherent challenges of deploying this new technology within a still-nascent regulatory landscape. Plus, explore new design possibilities the technology enables within sectors such as affordable housing, hospitality design, residential design, and design for hurricane and tornado resiliency.

• Lewis McNeel, AIA, Associate Partner – Lake Flato
• Brendan Guerin, Founding Principal – Guerin Glass Architects
• Melodie Yashar, Consultant – Altercall AI
• Martin Voelkle, Partner – BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group

Surviving & Thriving in the Design Data Desert

4-5:15 pm | Boston Convention & Exhibition Center 258AB | 1.25 HSW/RIBA/LU | Program Code TH303

Firms generate volumes of design performance data during projects. However, it’s nearly impossible to collate that data in a manageable format that informs design decisions on other projects. By taking a deeper dive into design data, some intrepid firms are uncovering insights into opportunities that drivve net-zero energy projects. In this session, three leading firms will discuss how they’re integrating deep design data into their practices. Plus, learn how they’re collaborating with the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to build a larger industry data-sharing ecosystem to enable firms to work with detailed data in new ways.

• Daniel Stine, AIA – Lake Flato, Director of Design Technology
• Vanessa Hostick, AIA, LEED AP EBOM, Fitwel – HOK, Sustainable Design Leader
• Kevin Settlemyre – President, Sustainable IQ
• Keith Hempel, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C – LPA Design Studios, President, Chief Design Officer

Friday, June 6

Preservation, Adaptive Reuse, Design for Deconstruction for the Carbon Win!

7:30-8:30 am | Boston Convention & Exhibition Center 205AB | 1.25 HSW/RIBA/LU | Program Code FR108

This session will address reducing carbon emissions in the AEC industry by focusing on preservation, adaptive reuse, and design for deconstruction. Join us to learn how to assess the carbon impact of design choices, repurpose existing buildings, and design for future deconstruction. Case studies from two leading architectural firms, Lake Flato and Quinn Evans, will showcase practical examples of these strategies, providing insights into policy advocacy, client education, and carbon reduction. You’ll leave with essential tools that will help you advance sustainable design and create low-carbon, resilient buildings that support climate goals and a sustainable future.

• Daniel Stine, AIA – Lake Flato, Director of Design Technology
• Nakita Reed, AIA, CPHC, LEED APBD+C, NOMA – Quinn Evans, Senior Associate

Using Wood Framing to Craft Award-Winning Projects: Case Studies & Lessons Learned

10:30-11:30 a.m. | Boston Convention & Exhibition Center 213LL | 1 RIBA/LU | Program Code LL081

Join us for an insightful presentation showcasing a series of award-winning wood and timber-based projects, each exemplifying the sustainable benefits of utilizing wood in construction. Through an exploration of case studies, project team members will delve into the rationale behind selecting wood as the primary building material, examining its environmental advantages and aesthetic appeal.

• Ryan Jones, AIA – Lake Flato, Partner & additional panelists

AI: Architecture’s Climate Resilience Future (a 20-year Hurricane Katrina Retrospective)

4-5:15 p.m. | Boston Convention & Exhibition Center 257AB | 1.25 HSW/RIBA/LU | Program Code FR405

Architects have a critical role to play in mitigating the escalating threats of climate change. In recognition of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, this session will imagine how AI could empower architects with new tools to safeguard communities. Join us to learn from firsthand accounts of Katrina’s impact. Plus, discover how AI can revolutionize building safety assessments, enhance predictive capabilities, and accelerate recovery efforts in the face of increasingly severe weather events.

• Daniel Stine, AIA – Lake Flato, Director of Design Technology
• Mickey Howley, MFA – Woodville Main Street Association, Director
• Amber Lombardo – AIA Memphis, Executive Director