South by Southwest’s PanelPicker vote is underway, allowing the public to help choose the programming for the 2021 SXSW Online Conference. SOM’s proposal—”10 Ideas for Pandemic Design”—is among the candidates under the theme “A New Urgency,” which focuses on issues like poverty, climate change, and racial justice in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. SOM’s 10 … Continued
On Wednesday, November 18th, SOM Design Partner Kent Jackson will represent the global architecture and design industry in a roundtable discussion for Race to Zero—a global campaign to mobilize action toward a decarbonized economy, in preparation for next year’s COP26 United Nations climate change summit. During a day of events focused on the challenges and … Continued
Senior Architectural Designer Daniel Inocente will participate in two events about the future of space architecture at the ASCEND Virtual Conference, taking place from November 16 to 18, 2020. ASCEND brings together experts in the space industry to share ideas and help shape the future of technology and exploration. On Monday, November 16th, in a … Continued
On Wednesday, November 11, SOM Directors Luke Leung and Yasemin Kologlu will present at the Greenbuild 2020 International Conference and Expo. Recognized as industry leaders in sustainability, Leung and Kologlu will lead a session titled “A New Standard in Facade Design.” Kologlu, a Design Director and co-leader of SOM’s Climate Action Group, will discuss how … Continued
SOM Associate Director Dawveed Scully has been named as one of Crain’s 40 Under 40 Chicago leaders for 2020. Every year, Crain’s selects business, nonprofit, government, and cultural leaders who have contributed greatly to the City and its communities. Scully first joined SOM in 2008 as an intern in SOM’s City Design Practice. As an Associate … Continued
“As LL97’s carbon emission caps become more rigorous over time, it will serve as an exemplary case study,” agrees Yasemin Kologlu, RIBA, LEED AP BD+C, design director, SOM, New York. “It will offer us the opportunity to monitor the actual change in carbon emissions over the years, and learn from this to enhance new ways … Continued
Climate Change Business Journal: How is SOM contributing to the redesign of cities to fight future pandemics? Yasemin Kologlu: The Covid-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on urban life and social interactions. Suddenly there are many concerns about the viability and future of living in cities. At SOM, we have always believed that cities … Continued
On Wednesday, November 4th, SOM Associate Director Phil Obayda participated in “The Challenges for Intelligent Buildings post COVID-19,” a panel discussion hosted by the Chartered Institution of Building Service Engineers (CIBSE). Joining Obayda were Konkana Khaund, Director of Consulting, Energy & Environment, Frost & Sullivan; Neil Pennell, Land Securities; and Derek Clements-Croome. Panelists shared insight … Continued
Chicago gets a lot of attention for its soaring skyscrapers and ornate downtown buildings, but there’s more to Chicago architecture than what’s in the Loop. Tiara Hughes, a member of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks, gives us the last word on neighborhood buildings she believes are worth fighting for.
On Wednesday, November 4th, SOM Associate Director T. Nathaniel Broughton will moderate a panel titled “A Careful Balancing Act: The Reduction of Energy Consumption in School Cafeterias while Supporting Nutrition and Mental Health for NYC Students.” The panel will focus on how designers can help reduce energy use in schools in New York City while … Continued