Exploring how we can create a better future through the design of cities, buildings and landscapes.nDesign Matters is a thought-provoking lecture series, organized by the Faculty of Environmental Design (EVDS), which seeks to inspire transformative change.
Lectures are delivered from September to May, and feature provocative speakers who examine the latest ideas in architecture, regional and urban planning, and landscape architecture. The lectures aim to challenge attendees to broaden their thinking on a myriad of issues related to design. Design Matters engages students, public officials, industry professionals and interested citizens ? people who want to learn, understand and address design issues affecting our community.
FALL TERM ? Location: St. Louis Hotel, 430 8 Ave SE
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Pooya Baktash, Co-Founder, PARTISANS, Toronto

Beauty emerges when design misbehaves
NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Amy Whitesides, Studio Director, Stoss, Boston

Building Resilience: the expanded role of urban/landscape hybrids in a changing climate
DECEMBER 5, 2018

Borja Ferrater, Founding Partner, Office of Architecture in Barcelona (OAB), Barcelona

OAB RECENT WORKS: From geometry to space by means of construction, landscape and social systems
WINTER TERM ? Location: New Central Library, 800 3rd Street SE
JANUARY 16, 2019

Sierra Bainbridge, Mass

Architecture is never neutral; it either hurts or heals. How can we intentionally use architecture as a tool for healing"
MARCH 12, 2019 *BLO...