The Center for Architecture and Design

Thanks for joining us this week for our Sustainable Neighborhoods panel in partnership with Ohio Chapter ASLA and AIA Columbus. It was a lovely conclusion to this year’s Design Month. You can check out the projects created by young designers during our parallel Design Pop event when visit us or walk by the windows! An extra thank you to our panelists Erin Prosser, Joe Chambers, and Seth R Trance — and to moderator, Adam Morris. #cfad #designmonth

See you tonight at The Center for Architecture and Design! Join us for a panel discussion on sustainable neighborhoods and the future of central Ohio. In partnership with Ohio Chapter ASLA (1 LACES CEU) and AIA Columbus (1 HSW credit). Monday, October 28, 2024 • 5:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 for refreshments Leading the conversation will be Adam Morris, co-host of the Green Champions Podcast, founder of People Helping People , and Community Impact Leader for GiveBackHack. Our speakers include: Erin Prosser, Deputy Director of Housing Strategies for the City of Columbus, who brings nearly two decades of public and private sector experience leading the planning, development and engagement for numerous high-profile projects. Joe Chambers, ASLA, PLA, SITES AP, is a Principal and Sustainability Leader at MKSK, with extensive experience across various projects, including campus and urban open space master plans, parks, green roofs, and waterfronts. As the head of MKSK’s sustainability and research initiatives, he’s focused on creating urban landscapes that mimic native plant communities, making our cities greener and more resilient. Seth R. Trance, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, principal of Latus Studio, a Columbus-based architecture and design studio focusing on enhancing the social, environmental and equitable well-being of the community through engagement, thought, design and partnership. Register for free here: https://lnkd.in/gY9TEVA7

Join us in celebrating Design Month 2024! The Center for Architecture and Design in partnership with Ohio Chapter ASLA (1 LACES CEU) and AIA Columbus (1 HSW credit), and will host a discussion about sustainable neighborhoods of the future in central Ohio. 👋 Meet the Panelists: Seth R Trance, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, is an award winning architect with over 20 years of experience, licensed in Ohio. His diverse portfolio spans across project types; including public works projects, performing arts venues, lower and higher education, healthcare facilities, and masterplanning at various scales. Known for his exceptional design and communication skills, Seth thrives in team environments where collaboration fuels creative solutions. His design philosophy centers on enhancing the user experience, viewing it as the core objective and defining feature of successful architecture. A passionate advocate for sustainable design, Seth believes in the profound social, economic, and environmental benefits it brings to the built environment. He has been actively involved with the The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the U.S. Green Building Council for over a decade, contributing to both local and state-level chapters. He enjoys sharing his expertise through research studies and presentations in educational settings. Seth’s commitment to sustainable architecture and collaborative innovation shapes his approach to creating spaces that positively impact both people and their community. LATUS STUDIO, LLC #designmonth #sustainability #columbusohio #architecture #design

🗓️ GiveBackHack 2024 is November 1–3 at Columbus College of Art & Design. What is it? This is your launchpad for social innovation. GiveBackHack brings together aspiring entrepreneurs, problem-solvers, developers, designers, non-profit leaders, and general engaged citizens to pitch + launch new social enterprises. You can pitch an idea or join the team of an idea you'd like to help move forward. Why attend? 💁 GBH provides expert mentorship and a supportive community to help you test and iterate on ideas for new or existing mission-driven tech solutions. 📚 Learn from a diverse + interdisciplinary crowd of the most passionate folks in Columbus. 📓 Build your portfolio of work on real-world projects with real-world impact. 💸 Access unrestricted seed capital to create impact and keep moving forward. 🍽️ Plus, meals provided throughout the weekend! 👕 And? A t-shirt printed on site by Rewind Press. $15,000+ in funding available for teams moving forward after the weekend thanks to The Columbus Foundation and IGS Energy! 🗓️ Can't join for the whole weekend? Register to join the Sunday Fair (free)! If you've been to GiveBackHack Sunday presentations before, you haven't seen it like this — a brand new experience celebrating our 10th year. This is already an incredible deal at full price, but you can use code LINKEDIN for 25% off. Scholarship tickets available, too! Tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gjwj7XEv (Scroll down to see all ticket options!) 🤷♀️ Not sure if you're the right fit? You probably are! Send me a message if you need a little push. Adam Morris Clayton Nelson Owen Myers Suzy Bureau #SchedulingGood #GiveBackHack #ColumbusOhio #socent #CbusSocent #socialenterprise #cbusstartup SEA Change #gbhcbus #gbh2024

Santiago Rodriguez, Assoc. AIA, NOMA joined the Center for Architecture and Design following several years of volunteer work with the Camp Architecture and Design programming committee. His commitment to the field of architecture, combined with his desire to engage and inspire the next generation of architects, drove him to take on a more active role within the Center. Santiago is passionate about expanding the Center's outreach and developing new initiatives to enrich the architectural community. He currently works at AECOM and was a founding member of the Columbus branch of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMAColumbus). Outside of his architectural career, Santiago is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hiking and exploring nature. He has visited some of the most iconic national parks in the U.S., including Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Glacier. These experiences have fostered a deep appreciation for the natural world, and he is eager to continue visiting and discovering new parks in the future. His love for nature complements his architectural perspective, as he continuously draws inspiration from the landscapes and environments he encounters. #MeetTheBoard #CFADColumbus #ColumbusDesignMonth #columbusohio #architecture #design

Register and save the date for our featured Design Month event, Sustainable Neighborhoods with co-host Ohio Chapter ASLA (1 LACES CEU pending).

Join CFAD in partnership with Ohio Chapter ASLA in celebrating Design Month 2024! The Center for Architecture and Design will host a discussion about sustainable neighborhoods of the future in central Ohio. 🗓️ Monday, October 28 • 5:30 PM Leading the conversation will be Adam Morris, co-host of Green Champions Podcast, founder of People Helping People , and Community Impact Leader for GiveBackHack. Our speakers include: Erin Prosser, Deputy Director of Housing Strategies for the City of Columbus, who brings nearly two decades of public and private sector experience leading the planning, development and engagement for numerous high-profile projects. Joe Chambers, ASLA, PLA, SITES AP, is a Principal and Sustainability Leader at MKSK, with extensive experience across various projects, including campus and urban open space master plans, parks, green roofs, and waterfronts. As the head of MKSK’s sustainability and research initiatives, he’s focused on creating urban landscapes that mimic native plant communities, making our cities greener and more resilient. Seth R. Trance, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, principal of LATUS STUDIO, LLC, a Columbus-based architecture and design studio focusing on enhancing the social, environmental and equitable well-being of the community through engagement, thought, design and partnership. Register for free today: https://lnkd.in/gY9TEVA7

⏰ Spread the word: The call for entries for CSCA Creative Best 2024 is EXTENDED! Submissions for all categories will continue until 11:59 PM on October 16th.

Join us at CFAD on October 12 for a Design Pop! for kids (Grades 3–8). Registration is free and open now. Theme: Sustainable Spaces: Imagining the Neighborhoods of Tomorrow Ready to imagine what the cities of the future will look like? In this fun and creative workshop, students will work together as architects, engineers, and planners, designing neighborhoods where sustainability is at the heart of every decision. From futuristic transportation systems to eco-friendly green spaces, students will brainstorm solutions to challenges like climate change and growing populations, and then build their own model city block and connect them with the blocks of other students. These futuristic city blocks will be displayed as an exhibit to showcase during Design Month 2024. Let’s shape the sustainable cities of the future. Design Pop! sessions are fun three-hour workshops (offered free of charge) held throughout the year, offering engaging activities for aspiring young designers in grades 3-8. Energetic volunteers from design firms in central Ohio lead each workshop. https://lnkd.in/gvG-qSir Special thanks to our Design Pop! partner GPD Group The Center for Architecture and Design is located in downtown Columbus at 50 W Town St.

Creative Best 2024 Unbound explores how fear confines our creativity. Ideas should be shared and explored, but our insecurities often get in the way. Through the power and vulnerability of collaboration, our creativity flourishes and reaches its full potential, ultimately liberating and transforming the creatives themselves. 🌟 Call for Entries is open now! Creative Best is the annual awards competition held by the Columbus Society of Communicating Arts. Each year, our organization gathers the outstanding work submitted by professionals and students alike in Central Ohio. Creative Best is open to CSCA members AND non-members living within 75 miles of Columbus. Students enrolled in a school or university located in the state of Ohio may enter their student work completed within an accredited arts, design, business, or communication curriculum. Winners will be honored at our annual awards show. ✨ Submissions for all categories in the Creative Best 2024 show will continue until 11:59 PM on October 3rd. 🌟 Feel free to send us a message with any questions! ✨ Submit today at: https://lnkd.in/gsFf9wKz