the Third Thursday
April 18, 2024
CiV : : the Center for Architecture + Design
251 Riverside Drive, Memphis, TN 38013
PARKING GUIDANCE BELOW
11:30am Doors Open
12:00pm Program Begins
1:00pm Go. Do.
AIA Continuing Education: 1 LU (pending)
$30: AIA Memphis Member & Corporate Partners
$40: Public
Registration is non-refundable.
Sponsorships available:
$500 Keynote
$250 Tabletop Display
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Exploiting Capitalism,
Not People
A New Paradigm for Architectural Excellence
John Halford, AIA, NCARB, LEED BD+C
President of cnct. design + development + build
examines the critical link between economic sustainability and architectural theory. He will introduce the concept of economic sustainability within the architectural framework, emphasizing its role as a positive feedback loop. The session will outline cnct. design's comprehensive approach to integrating economic principles into architectural practices, highlighting the incremental nature of this journey. Through real-world examples and cnct. design's experiences, Halford will discuss the application of these principles in various project types and their impact on both the design process and the end-user. The seminar aims to provide a pragmatic perspective on how architects can navigate and leverage economic factors to foster sustainable, beneficial outcomes in their work and the broader community.
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze the relationship between economic sustainability and architectural theory, providing a foundational understanding of how economic factors influence architectural decisions.
- Explore the concept of economic sustainability as a positive feedback loop in architectural practice, illustrating how sustainable economic strategies can lead to more successful and impactful design outcomes.
- Detail cnct. design’s holistic approach to integrating economic sustainability into their projects, demonstrating how economic considerations are embedded throughout the design and development process.
- Discuss the implementation of economic sustainability in architecture as an incremental process, showcasing strategies and examples of how incremental changes can lead to significant, sustainable impacts in architectural design and practice.
A native of Memphis and graduate of University of Tennessee, Knoxville, John is president & lead project manager at cnct. design. In 2015 John founded cnct. development, LLC in order to research, design, and invest in residential and mixed-use urban projects in the Memphis area. John is the lead Project Manager and Architect in district revitalization efforts including The Edge District. cnct. development, LLC is a general partner and maintains a majority equity position in 9 properties located in the Edge District of Downtown Memphis. As both a developer and architect, John seeks to deliver fiscally responsible projects that are beneficial to the developer, the community, and end-user. His work is founded in the belief that there is no inherent contradiction in an economically feasible project and one that is well designed.
GETTING HERE
- Uber and
Lyft are both reliable services that are usually less than the parking fee and provide front door service.
- Groove-On-Demand costs just $1.25 per ride and can accommodate several guests
- The Memphis Trolley has a stop at our front door. Just $1 per ride.
PARKING
Over
2,000 parking spots are within 2 blocks of CiV. We suggest the following (in order of distance):
- 1 min:
Free Rockstar Parking at the front door is available to those with mobility issues (prior reservation by emailing
Amber) and cars of 3+ guests.
- 3 min:
Tom Lee Park has free streetside parking along Riverside Drive
- 4 min:
210 Wagner Place (use discount code LUNCH)
- 7 min (w stairs):
Downtown Mobility Center at 60 Beale Street
- 8 min (w stairs):
MLGW Parking lot
- Downtown Street Parking: Access the Cutbank Bluff from Lynne Jordan Turley Plaza where Vance Avenue meets the Bluff Walk (formerly Vance Park).
