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Building Climate Resilience at the Local Level: Challenges and Opportunities

Presented by: Moderated by Gundula Proksch, Professor, Department of Architecture + Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture | UW. Presenters: Juan Rovalo, Director of Ecology | Perkins & Will; Lara Whitely Binder, Climate Preparedness Manager | King County.

AIA/CES (HSW) Learning Units: 1.75 Hours

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Course release date: June 2025

This course, part of a 3-course series filmed live at AIA Seattle’s 2025 Climate Summit, explores nature-based climate solutions in urban and rural contexts, including their role in flood management, heat mitigation, and habitat restoration. The presenters analyze ecosystem knowledge and ecological intelligence in the planning, design, and construction of climate-resilient and equitable built environments, and identify strategies for achieving equitable climate adaptation, including community engagement, inclusive planning processes, and addressing frontline community needs.

This course is moderated by Gundula Proksch, Professor, Department of Architecture + Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture | UW. Case studies are presented by Juan Rovalo, Director of Ecology | Perkins & Will and by Lara Whitely Binder, Climate Preparedness Manager | King County. Executive Climate Office.


Course Prices: $40 AIA members, $60 non-members (or purchase the 3-part series and save more than 20%)

(This continuing education course is licensed for viewing to a single individual. For discounted group viewing rates, please email Melissa@aecKnowledge.com or call 415.755.3058.)

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This course is part of a special package consisting of the following courses:

5.25 AIA/LU's (HSW units). SAVE 25% by purchasing the 3-part series. ($90 AIA members, $135 non-members)

Now more than ever, we must recognize the deep interconnectivity of our existence.

How do we help foster climate resiliency for communities and ecosystems in the face of rapid environmental change?

This year’s Climate Summit explores the application of co-existence and biodiversity frameworks to demonstrate how the built environment can facilitate whole ecosystem health. These three thought-provoking and dynamic sessions explore actionable strategies to advance sustainability and actively support resilient, interconnected systems—now and into the future.

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