The Fundamentals (and ethics) of Architecture and Climate Adaptation

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In episode 187 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons hosts Dena Prastos, founder and CEO of the architectural firm Indigo River.  In this episode, we learn the fundamentals of architecture and climate adaptation. Dena and Doug discuss the crucial role architects play in advocating for sustainable and resilient design practices that emphasize climate change risks. We discuss Indigo River's focus on waterfront projects in flood-prone areas and their incorporation of resilience and adaptation into designs, especially in the New York region. Dena also addresses the ethical dilemmas of designing for climate change.  She shares the role of governing bodies in architecture and how they can help bring adaptation into this sector. This was a fascinating discussion: how does one behave as an ethical architect in the age of climate change?  

•  What are the ethics of adaptation? Do they differ by sector?
• Artificial intelligence and its role in architecture?
• Introduction and Overview of Indigo River
• Architects' Role in Climate Adaptation and Sustainable Design
• Architects' Responsibility in Advocating Sustainable Construction Practices
• Balancing Ethics and Client Demands
• Ethics of Designing in High-Risk Areas
• The Ethics of Architecture and Adapting to Future Scenarios
• The Impact of Infrastructure Investment Act on Architecture and Grants Process
• Architectural governance
• The Future Role of Architects

Image credit:  Danist Soh and Anders Jildén

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