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Evolving our future in an uncertain world: design, technology, practices, examples, and reflections~

We are overwhelmed and even paralyzed with bad news: human conflict, climate change, ecosystems degradation and more. Exploring design in this new and evolving world, we will examine leading edge environmentally innovative institutional, commercial, residential, and master-planning projects designed by Maclay Architects and other firms. We will dive into key practices, technologies, innovations, performance and evaluation methodologies and impacts, outlining new directions for the future. Since 1971, Bill has focused his work on renewably powered, ecologically focused healthy buildings, and educated others through lectures, courses and writing articles and a book: The New Net Zero. Ecological design is his focus and passion. Please join us for this groundbreaking discussion!

The Robert and Kay Lautman Lecture is a new annual program to honor two strong proponents of the Washington Architectural Foundation’s work. This program brings nationally and internationally renowned figures in the fields of architecture and art to lecture on the intersection between architecture, design, and art. We believe this special annual lecture will have the added benefit of highlighting WAF’s work in the community.

Robert Lautman was a renowned architectural photographer who served on WAF’s board. His wife Kay was well known in DC’s philanthropic community.

Presented by:

Bill Maclay, FAIA, LEED AP, Maclay Architects- As principal and founder of Maclay Architects, Bill Maclay is a nationally recognized innovator and leader in ecological, regenerative and Net Zero design. Since his first solar project in 1971, Bill has been at the forefront of designing innovative projects that serve as replicable and cost-effective models for the future. He is a passionate practitioner, author, speaker, teacher, and advocate for a nurturing future, offering transformative thinking to his clients, other professionals, and the public at large. Bill’s book, “The New Net Zero” is recognized as a leading resource on Net Zero building design and construction. It offers a renewably powered vision for the planet with concrete strategies and technologies for implementation. His and Maclay Architects’ work demonstrates that Net Zero and carbon reducing practices are feasible, essential, and cash flow positive to implement at every scale. In all of these endeavors, Bill brings passion, commitment, and expertise to nurture a thriving planet and future in collaboration with others. 

Learning Objectives:

• Identify case studies of projects that have incorporated leading edge sustainable innovations into their design, and the positive effects of these innovations on the environment.
• Illustrate new design practices, technologies, innovations, and performance and evaluation methodologies that can be utilized to reduce climate change.
• Explain and examine how to make sustainable design choices while addressing affordability and consumers interested in energy efficiency and long-term savings.
• Describe the various considerations when designing an eco-friendly building, such as air, water, and vapor barriers; embodied energy; residential and commercial net-zero standards; monitoring and commissioning; insulation options; costs; and more.

Organized by the Washington Architectural Foundation