Sustainability & Wellness and Their Impact on the Built Environment
Discover how universal drivers of sustainability and wellness are shaping design trends, innovative materials, emerging technologies, and the role of color in creating healthier, more sustainable commercial spaces.
About the live course
As universal drivers continue to develop, sustainability and wellness have taken the spotlight. We will explore universal drivers that will keep the topics of sustainability and wellness at the forefront both today and well in the foreseeable future. We will then use the most up-to-date research to explore how these driving factors shape micro trends in the commercial built environment. Next, we will discover new sustainable materials and the latest technologies on the horizon that can positively impact both the environment and wellness of those who live and work in commercial spaces. Lastly, we will touch on the importance of color in sustainable architecture and design. We will learn how color can aid in safety and wellness, as well as their proven health benefits in one’s physiological and psychological responses.
- Understand key universal drivers of sustainability and wellness, and their importance in the built environment that can shape how you approach the goal of Climate Positive such as decarbonization, waste reduction, social sustainability and transparency.
- Explore how these universal drivers have created specific trends in commercial segments of the built environment and their impact on the overall wellness of those who live and work in each space.
- Dive deeper into how specifiers and consumer needs are driving innovation in sustainability and wellness including sustainable building materials development, selection and reuse. Uncover the latest sustainable coating technologies specified in commercial spaces and how they can positively impact both the environment and end user.
- Discuss the benefits of color and how it can be sued to meet goals of sustainability, and wellness in commercial projects including design and how color influences safety, physiological and phycological responses.
This free live course is brought to you through a partnership with Sherwin-Williams. By registering for this course, you grant AIA permission to share your name and email address with Sherwin-Williams.
AIA members can access a 15% discount on registration by using code NZMP15 to the 2025 Net Zero Conference. The event features global sustainability experts in Climate, Net Zero, ESG, Equity, Carbon
