The inaugural CTBUH Americas Regional Conference had a full room of excited attendees ready to hear the speakers in "Green(er) Capital: Investing in a Sustainable Urban Future," held in Downtown Seattle at the Lotte Hotel.
The inaugural CTBUH Americas Regional Conference had a full room of excited attendees ready to hear the speakers in "Green(er) Capital: Investing in a Sustainable Urban Future," held in Downtown Seattle at the Lotte Hotel.
CTBUH Seattle Chapter Chair, Sean Canady, gives an introduction thanking those in attendance and the multiple sponsors who made the conference possible.
CTBUH Seattle Chapter Chair, Sean Canady, gives an introduction thanking those in attendance and the multiple sponsors who made the conference possible.
CTBUH Board Chair Steve Watts shares an overview of the Council and welcomes everyone in attendance.
CTBUH Board Chair Steve Watts shares an overview of the Council and welcomes everyone in attendance.
CTBUH CEO Javier Quintana de Una gives a few words and introduces the opening keynote for the conference.
CTBUH CEO Javier Quintana de Una gives a few words and introduces the opening keynote for the conference.
CTBUH CEO Javier Quintana de Una.
CTBUH CEO Javier Quintana de Una.
David Gottfried, Chief Global Impact Officer of Blue Planet Systems, gave an energizing opening keynote entitled "Building a Movement to Regenerate and Prosper."
David Gottfried, Chief Global Impact Officer of Blue Planet Systems, gave an energizing opening keynote entitled "Building a Movement to Regenerate and Prosper."
Opening keynote, David Gottfried.
Opening keynote, David Gottfried.
Opening keynote, David Gottfried.
Opening keynote, David Gottfried.
CTBUH Board Chair Steve Watts introduces and is moderator for the first panel session, "Greener Capital: ESG's and Low-Carbon Portfolios."
CTBUH Board Chair Steve Watts introduces and is moderator for the first panel session, "Greener Capital: ESG's and Low-Carbon Portfolios."
Mark Wishnie is Chief Sustainability Officer at the BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (TIG), and gives a brief overview and introduction of his work in the timber industry.
Mark Wishnie is Chief Sustainability Officer at the BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group (TIG), and gives a brief overview and introduction of his work in the timber industry.
Speaker Mark Wishnie in the panel session "Greener Capital: ESG's and Low-Carbon Portfolios."
Speaker Mark Wishnie in the panel session "Greener Capital: ESG's and Low-Carbon Portfolios."
A-P Hurd gives a brief presentation for the panel, "Greener Capital: ESG's and Low-Carbon Portfolios." She is the president of SkipStone, a consulting firm that provides real estate and planning services to private and public clients.
A-P Hurd gives a brief presentation for the panel, "Greener Capital: ESG's and Low-Carbon Portfolios." She is the president of SkipStone, a consulting firm that provides real estate and planning services to private and public clients.
A-P Hurd is a speaker for the "Greener Capital: ESG's and Low-Carbon Portfolios" panel session.
A-P Hurd is a speaker for the "Greener Capital: ESG's and Low-Carbon Portfolios" panel session.
Jordan Selig is the third panel speaker for "Greener Capital: ESG's and Low-Carbon Portfolios."
Jordan Selig is the third panel speaker for "Greener Capital: ESG's and Low-Carbon Portfolios."
Jordan Selig is the Executive Vice President of Martin Selig Real Estate and gives a brief overview of the developments she has worked on in the Seattle area, including 400 Westlake.
Jordan Selig is the Executive Vice President of Martin Selig Real Estate and gives a brief overview of the developments she has worked on in the Seattle area, including 400 Westlake.
Over 100 attendees fill the room to listen to the panel session on "Greener Capital: ESG's and Low-Carbon Portfolios."
Over 100 attendees fill the room to listen to the panel session on "Greener Capital: ESG's and Low-Carbon Portfolios."
From left to right: Steve Watts (moderator), Jordan Selig, A-P Hurd, and Mark Wishnie.
From left to right: Steve Watts (moderator), Jordan Selig, A-P Hurd, and Mark Wishnie.
From left to right: Steve Watts (moderator), Jordan Selig, A-P Hurd, and Mark Wishnie.
From left to right: Steve Watts (moderator), Jordan Selig, A-P Hurd, and Mark Wishnie.
From left to right: Steve Watts (moderator), Jordan Selig, A-P Hurd, and Mark Wishnie.
From left to right: Steve Watts (moderator), Jordan Selig, A-P Hurd, and Mark Wishnie.
Mark Wishnie elaborates on the use of timber for the industry.
Mark Wishnie elaborates on the use of timber for the industry.
Jordan Selig contributes her perspective regarding holding properties for the long-term as developer vs. having to sell quickly.
Jordan Selig contributes her perspective regarding holding properties for the long-term as developer vs. having to sell quickly.
CTBUH Seattle Chapter member Roger Heeringa is the chair for the session "Environmental Policy Reform – Government Initiatives," and introduces the four speakers.
CTBUH Seattle Chapter member Roger Heeringa is the chair for the session "Environmental Policy Reform – Government Initiatives," and introduces the four speakers.
Andrew Himes is Director of Collective Impact at the Carbon Leadership Forum at the University of Washington.
Andrew Himes is Director of Collective Impact at the Carbon Leadership Forum at the University of Washington.
Andrew Himes is one of the speakers for the session entitled, "Environmental Policy Reform – Government Initiatives."
Andrew Himes is one of the speakers for the session entitled, "Environmental Policy Reform – Government Initiatives."
Rep. Davina Duerr is a State Representative, 1st District in Washington State. She has worked on preserving open space and addressing affordable housing and transportation needs, with a particular focus on environmental sustainability.
Rep. Davina Duerr is a State Representative, 1st District in Washington State. She has worked on preserving open space and addressing affordable housing and transportation needs, with a particular focus on environmental sustainability.
Rep. Davina Duerr gives a presentation on the government policies in the State of Washington to the attendees as part of the session, "Environmental Policy Reform – Government Initiatives."
Rep. Davina Duerr gives a presentation on the government policies in the State of Washington to the attendees as part of the session, "Environmental Policy Reform – Government Initiatives."
Jessyn Farrell, Director, Office of Sustainability & Environment at the City of Seattle, is a leader in building public consensus on difficult issues related to the environment, housing, transportation, and the economy.
Jessyn Farrell, Director, Office of Sustainability & Environment at the City of Seattle, is a leader in building public consensus on difficult issues related to the environment, housing, transportation, and the economy.
Jessyn Farrell gives a presentation on the initiatives and policies she's involved in with the City of Seattle for the session "Environmental Policy Reform – Government Initiatives."
Jessyn Farrell gives a presentation on the initiatives and policies she's involved in with the City of Seattle for the session "Environmental Policy Reform – Government Initiatives."
Duane Jonlin is the Energy Code & Energy Conservation Advisor for the City of Seattle and gave a presentation on issues of energy efficiency and energy regulations.
Duane Jonlin is the Energy Code & Energy Conservation Advisor for the City of Seattle and gave a presentation on issues of energy efficiency and energy regulations.
Duane Jonlin is a speaker for the session "Environmental Policy Reform – Government Initiatives."
Duane Jonlin is a speaker for the session "Environmental Policy Reform – Government Initiatives."
A brief Q&A was given for the speakers of the "Environmental Policy Reform – Government Initiatives" session. From left to right: Duane Jonlin, Jessyn Farrell , Rep. Davina Duerr, and Andrew Himes.
A brief Q&A was given for the speakers of the "Environmental Policy Reform – Government Initiatives" session. From left to right: Duane Jonlin, Jessyn Farrell , Rep. Davina Duerr, and Andrew Himes.
Rep. Davina Duerr responds to an audience question. From left to right: Duane Jonlin, Jessyn Farrell , Rep. Davina Duerr, and Andrew Himes.
Rep. Davina Duerr responds to an audience question. From left to right: Duane Jonlin, Jessyn Farrell , Rep. Davina Duerr, and Andrew Himes.
CTBUH Seattle Chapter member May So introduces the afternoon keynote speaker, Kate Simonen.
CTBUH Seattle Chapter member May So introduces the afternoon keynote speaker, Kate Simonen.
In her keynote entitled "Climate Smart Building – A Call to Action," Kate Simonen, Founding Director of the Carbon Leadership Forum, gives her vision towards a future in which more carbon is stored in long-life buildings and infrastructure than is emitted over their life cycle.
In her keynote entitled "Climate Smart Building – A Call to Action," Kate Simonen, Founding Director of the Carbon Leadership Forum, gives her vision towards a future in which more carbon is stored in long-life buildings and infrastructure than is emitted over their life cycle.
Kate Simonen gives an animated keynote during the afternoon of the conference.
Kate Simonen gives an animated keynote during the afternoon of the conference.
Kate Simonen holds a bullhorn representing the "Call to Action" she is asking all the attendees of the Americas Conference to rise up to.
Kate Simonen holds a bullhorn representing the "Call to Action" she is asking all the attendees of the Americas Conference to rise up to.
Audience questions for Kate Simonen dig in further to ask her about the future vision she presented.
Audience questions for Kate Simonen dig in further to ask her about the future vision she presented.
Interested attendees listen to the responses by Kate Simonen in the Q&A.
Interested attendees listen to the responses by Kate Simonen in the Q&A.
An attendee ask Kate Simonen a question during the Q&A.
An attendee ask Kate Simonen a question during the Q&A.
CTBUH Seattle Chapter member, May So, is the chair for the "Second Life of a Building – Adaptive Reuse," and introduces the three speakers in the session.
CTBUH Seattle Chapter member, May So, is the chair for the "Second Life of a Building – Adaptive Reuse," and introduces the three speakers in the session.
Lloyd Sigal is a Principal at Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates and presents the project One Madison Avenue in New York City.
Lloyd Sigal is a Principal at Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates and presents the project One Madison Avenue in New York City.
Sigal describes the longevity of the development of One Madison Avenue that dates over 100 years, starting in 1863.
Sigal describes the longevity of the development of One Madison Avenue that dates over 100 years, starting in 1863.
Brent Van Gunten, Principal and Technical Director at Gensler in the Bay Area, gives a presentation on 633 Folsom in San Francisco.
Brent Van Gunten, Principal and Technical Director at Gensler in the Bay Area, gives a presentation on 633 Folsom in San Francisco.
Brent Van Gunten is a speaker in the session "Second Life of a Building – Adaptive Reuse."
Brent Van Gunten is a speaker in the session "Second Life of a Building – Adaptive Reuse."
Yoram Cimet is Project Director at Cimet Arquitectos, a firm based in Mexico City, and gives a presentation on Glorieta Cibeles Tower in Mexico City that been damaged by a series of earthquakes.
Yoram Cimet is Project Director at Cimet Arquitectos, a firm based in Mexico City, and gives a presentation on Glorieta Cibeles Tower in Mexico City that been damaged by a series of earthquakes.
Yoram Cimet is a speaker in the session "Second Life of a Building – Adaptive Reuse."
Yoram Cimet is a speaker in the session "Second Life of a Building – Adaptive Reuse."
A brief discussion and Q&A followed after the presentations given in the session "Second Life of a Building – Adaptive Reuse."
A brief discussion and Q&A followed after the presentations given in the session "Second Life of a Building – Adaptive Reuse."
A brief discussion and Q&A followed after the presentations given in the session "Second Life of a Building – Adaptive Reuse."
A brief discussion and Q&A followed after the presentations given in the session "Second Life of a Building – Adaptive Reuse."
CTBUH Americas Director, Shelley Finnegan is moderator for the panel "Decarbonizing Design – Material and Technical Advancements," and introduces the speakers.
CTBUH Americas Director, Shelley Finnegan is moderator for the panel "Decarbonizing Design – Material and Technical Advancements," and introduces the speakers.
Peter Alspach, Principal and Director of Design Performance at NBBJ gives a quick presentation to talk about sustainable design with applied research and data.
Peter Alspach, Principal and Director of Design Performance at NBBJ gives a quick presentation to talk about sustainable design with applied research and data.
Kjell Anderson, Principal and Director of Sustainable Design at LMN Architects gives a presentation about the energy use at Founders Hall at the University of Washington and the paths to net zero before sitting with the panel.
Kjell Anderson, Principal and Director of Sustainable Design at LMN Architects gives a presentation about the energy use at Founders Hall at the University of Washington and the paths to net zero before sitting with the panel.
Lisa Podesto, Senior Business Development Manager, Design Build Americas at Lendlease discusses the use of sustainable materials, including mass timber for development.
Lisa Podesto, Senior Business Development Manager, Design Build Americas at Lendlease discusses the use of sustainable materials, including mass timber for development.
Tomás Méndez Echenagucia is an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington’s department of Architecture and presents an intro to the type of designs using computational geometry and optimization algorithms to make building components more sustainable.
Tomás Méndez Echenagucia is an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington’s department of Architecture and presents an intro to the type of designs using computational geometry and optimization algorithms to make building components more sustainable.
Shelley Finnigan sits down with the panelists in front of a full audience and opens up the discussion on the variable paths to build with low-carbon and high-efficient methods and materials.
Shelley Finnigan sits down with the panelists in front of a full audience and opens up the discussion on the variable paths to build with low-carbon and high-efficient methods and materials.
The panel "Decarbonizing Design – Material and Technical Advancements," from left to right: Shelley Finnigan, Peter Alspach, Kjell Anderson, Tomás Méndez Echenagucia, and Lisa Podesto.
The panel "Decarbonizing Design – Material and Technical Advancements," from left to right: Shelley Finnigan, Peter Alspach, Kjell Anderson, Tomás Méndez Echenagucia, and Lisa Podesto.
From left to right: Peter Alspach, Kjell Anderson, Tomás Méndez Echenagucia, and Lisa Podesto.
From left to right: Peter Alspach, Kjell Anderson, Tomás Méndez Echenagucia, and Lisa Podesto.
From left to right: Shelley Finnigan, Peter Alspach, Kjell Anderson, Tomás Méndez Echenagucia, and Lisa Podesto.
From left to right: Shelley Finnigan, Peter Alspach, Kjell Anderson, Tomás Méndez Echenagucia, and Lisa Podesto.
The discussion opens up to the audience who engage the panelists with deeper questions on using low carbon materials and getting to net zero.
The discussion opens up to the audience who engage the panelists with deeper questions on using low carbon materials and getting to net zero.
Closing keynote speaker, Tom Kundig, Principal/Owner & Founder of Olson Kundig, gives a presentation of his work that looks at rational architecture and reuse.
Closing keynote speaker, Tom Kundig, Principal/Owner & Founder of Olson Kundig, gives a presentation of his work that looks at rational architecture and reuse.
Tom Kundig presents an array of projects that range in size as an inspiring closing to the conference.
Tom Kundig presents an array of projects that range in size as an inspiring closing to the conference.
Rico Quirindongo, Acting Director, Office of Planning and Community Development at the City of Seattle sits down with Tom Kundig to have a conversation further on the concept of rational architecture.
Rico Quirindongo, Acting Director, Office of Planning and Community Development at the City of Seattle sits down with Tom Kundig to have a conversation further on the concept of rational architecture.
Tom Kundig in conversation with Rico Quirindongo.
Tom Kundig in conversation with Rico Quirindongo.
Tom Kundig in conversation with Rico Quirindongo.
Tom Kundig in conversation with Rico Quirindongo.
Tom Kundig responds to an audience question on "gizmos" during a Q&A with the audience at the end.
Tom Kundig responds to an audience question on "gizmos" during a Q&A with the audience at the end.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
The networking reception on the 19th floor of the 2+U Building on 1201 2nd Avenue.
All photographs by Nick Klein.
