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SUMMARY:HXD Week: Power Hour
DESCRIPTION:The Place for Creatives: In an AI Evolving World \nAs artificial intelligence continues to reshape the way we work\, the value of distinctly human skills has never been greater. As routine analytical tasks become increasingly automated\, creativity\, strategic thinking\, collaboration\, and innovation are emerging as the true drivers of business success. \nFor the Architecture & Design industry\, this shift raises an important question: What does the future look like for the creative worker\, and what kind of workplace helps them do their best work?  \nJoin a panel of leading design professionals as they explore how the workplace is evolving beyond a place to complete tasks into an ecosystem that fosters connection\, inspires creativity\, and accelerates innovation. Together\, they’ll discuss how thoughtful workplace design can empower creative talent and support the next generation of work. \nModerator \n \nSteve Kopp\, AIA\, ACHA\nCannonDesign \nSteve Kopp brings more than 20 years of expertise to his role as a Design Leader\, focusing on the design of pediatric\, academic health\, and research facilities. He is recognized for leading teams through complex design challenges to deliver innovative\, sustainable\, and cost-effective solutions. A dedicated advocate for evidence-based practice\, Steve leverages materiality and strategic planning to improve outcomes for every user group he serves. \n  \n  \n  \nPanelists \n \nNecia E. Bonner\, RID\, NCIDQ\, IIDA\, CHID\, CDF\, LEED AP\nPrincipal\, Director of Health & Science Interiors\nPerkins&Will \nNecia Bonner is a Principal and the Director of Health & Science Interiors for Perkins&Will’s Houston studio\, where she leads interior design strategy for some of the most complex healthcare\, research\, and science environments in the country. With more than 25 years of experience dedicated exclusively to high-performance interiors\, she has worked across a broad spectrum of specialized facilities\, including academic medical centers\, community hospitals\, behavioral health facilities\, public health agencies\, private clinics\, research laboratories\, vivaria\, and corporate science campuses. \nA Certified Healthcare Interior Designer and Certified Design Futurist\, Necia is recognized for her expertise in translating complex clinical\, operational\, and regulatory requirements into innovative environments that support the future of healthcare delivery and scientific discovery. She is a respected leader within the design profession and a frequent advocate for advancing healthcare and science environments through design leadership\, education\, and professional service. Necia has served in numerous leadership roles with IIDA\, the AIA Committee on Architecture for Health\, the Texas Association for Interior Designers\, and currently serves on the board of Texas Women in Healthcare. \n \nMegan Funni\, RID\nAssistant Professor of Practice\nSam Houston State Universty \nMegan Funni is an Assistant Professor of Practice at Sam Houston State University\, where she teaches across the interior design curriculum. She also does contract furniture and commercial interior design work with Maybe Sometimes Studio. With more than 16 years of commercial design experience\, including work with Fortune 500 companies and Class A landlords\, Megan brings both professional practice and academic perspective to her work. \n  \n  \n  \nMacKenzie Greckel\nBalden Contract Group \n\nMacKenzie Greckel is a sales representative with Balden Contract Group (BCG) in Houston’s commercial design community and the artist behind GRECK. \nWith a background in the fine arts\, she brings a creative perspective to every aspect of her work\, blending art\, design\, marketing\, and sales. Passionate about building relationships and thinking beyond traditional industry norms\, MacKenzie enjoys finding unconventional ways to connect creativity with the commercial design world. \n  \n  \n  \nParking: Surface lot parking available.\n– Located on the east side of the building with entrances on Norfolk St. and Portsmouth St.\n– After parking\, proceed to check-in with security located in the building lobby.\n– Please be ready to provide your driver’s license and vehicle information.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/powerhour/
LOCATION:20 E. Greenway Plaza\, 20 East Greenway Plaza Conference Room #1\, Houston\, 77046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: The Power of Brain Health in Workplace Wellbeing
DESCRIPTION:In an era where productivity\, innovation\, and resilience are the keys to success\, the state of our brains\, our cognitive function\, mental clarity\, and emotional well-being play a crucial role in how we perform at work. Yet\, in the hustle of deadlines\, meetings\, and constant digital demands\, we often neglect the very organ that drives our success: the brain. What if we told you that small\, science-backed changes in your daily routine could boost your focus\, reduce stress\, and enhance overall job satisfaction? Imagine a workplace where mental fatigue is minimized\, creativity flows naturally\, and employees thrive\, not just survive. This session will dive into a topic that affects every aspect of our professional and personal lives: brain health and workplace wellbeing. Building on the research shared by one of the facilitators at the United Nations European Brain Health Summit\, we’ll explore the neuroscience behind optimal brain health\, practical strategies to enhance cognitive function\, and how organizations can design and foster an environment that supports mental well-being. By the end\, the audience will have actionable insights & sited examples to not only improve their own performance but also contribute to a healthier\, more productive workplace. \nAIA credit: 1.0 HSW/LU \nPresenter:\n Julie Gauthier\, IIDA\, RID\, LEED AP\nAssociate Principal\, Workplace\, Houston\nPerkins&Will \nWorkplace Practice Lead at the Houston Studio of Perkins&Will\, Julie embraces beauty and function in all aspects of her role as an interior designer. Every day\, she is driven by conceptualizing client-focused\, functional\, and healthy environments that are built upon communication\, strategic programming\, and a passion for creating spaces that inspire. Julie also pairs her design practice with advisory services\, having championed new initiatives for workplace strategy\, design for wellbeing\, sustainability tracking\, and change management.  \n  \nLunch:\nCatered lunch will be provided. Please register well in advance before registration closes to secure your lunch. Email Alex Moreno (alexm@aiahouston.org) with any dietary restrictions. \nParking:\nPlease input the address for 900 Fannin into your GPS and it will take you straight to the parking garage. If you use 1001 McKinney\, you will have trouble locating it. You will pull a parking ticket upon entry and use the same ticket to exit. You may park in any unreserved space on the 5th floor and above. Note that our garage is marked for 1001 McKinney at the entrance. We are not at the McKinney Place parking garage. Thank you\, and we look forward to your visit at the Perkins&Will Houston Studio! Please bring your parking ticket inside with you for validation. Feel free to call the front desk at 713-366-4000 if you need assistance.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/workplacewellbeing/
LOCATION:Perkins&Will\, 1001 McKinney St\, 19th Floor\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Interior Architecture Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Moreno":MAILTO:alexm@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:HXD Week: Confidential Headquarters Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Confidential Headquarters Project is a new ground-up\, Class A Office Building located at 1929 Allen Parkway. The project has 9 occupiable floors and a 5-level podium parking garage. The interiors scope features amenities such as a full-service commercial kitchen & coffee bar\, conferencing center\, terrace\, and fitness center with upscale locker rooms. The 8 workplace floors are dedicated to workstations\, private offices\, and business support\, and an executive suite with a monumental stair. HOK is the building designer with PDR designing interior amenities and workplace. Project completion will be August 2026. \nPhotography is strictly prohibited. \nLight bites and beverages (non-alcoholic) will be provided. \nParking: parking garage available; validated parking included.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/confidentialtour/
LOCATION:Private: Confidential Headquarters\, 1929 Allen Parkway\, Houston\, TX\, 77019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Interior Architecture Committee
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