The design and quality of our physical surroundings – from regional land use
and planning to urban public spaces and buildings’ interior environments
– play a pivotal role in shaping our mental processes, well-being, and social
interactions. This session will explore the global integration of nature-based
solutions, building science, and physical infrastructure for social cohesion and
collaboration.

Chair: Julie Hiromoto, Director of Integration and Partner, HKS

Christian Benimana, Co-Executive Director and Senior Principal, MASS
Design Group
Mae Ling Lokko, Assistant Professor, Yale University School of Architecture
Jie Zhao, Executive Vice President, Delos Labs
Catie Ryan Balagtas, Director of Projects, Terrapin Bright Green