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At the International Living Future Institute, we have the privilege of working with affordable housing practitioners who are transforming the industry through groundbreaking innovations on every project. At this year’s Affordable Housing Summit, we are honored to showcase these projects and share them with you all. During the Summit, we will learn about projects such as a 28-story haven for…

At Living Future this year, in my hometown of Atlanta, I kicked off the conference by sharing 10 things that are on my mind. Here’s a recap. While you all are out there designing products, building buildings, doing innovative research, writing policy, I spend a lot of my time on movement strategy work, along with my colleagues and our co-conspirators….

The Living Future Conference’s Journey from Humble Beginnings to Critical Hub for the Regenerative Movement In 2007, a pivotal moment marked the inception of a transformative journey with the launch of the Living Future unConference. With a modest assembly of around 100 attendees, this event illuminated a path for those fervently committed to green building and design. It served as…

Each year, the Living Future Conference serves as a dynamic hub where key leaders, change-makers, and advocates in the regenerative movement converge. Beyond celebrating achievements, the conference becomes a forward-looking platform, anticipating future challenges. It’s a space where we not only share critical questions, new insights, and innovative tools but also engage in collaborative learning that empowers us to take…

In the dynamic realm of regenerative design, products, and organizations, the Living Future 2024 Conference (LF24) emerges as a paramount gathering for experienced and emerging leaders. Themed “Change Starts Here,” LF24 serves as an immersive exploration into the interconnected principles of the regenerative movement—climate, health, and equity. In this article, we delve into the profound significance of these principles, examining…

At the vanguard of transformative change, architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals, regenerative enterprise leaders, and product manufacturers find themselves positioned at the intersection of innovation and sustainability. The Living Future 2024 Conference (LF24), themed “Change Starts Here,” stands as the International Living Future Institute’s annual flagship event and a platform to explore the leading issues facing the regenerative community…

Advocating for change in policy and practice The International Living Future Institute’s 2023 Affordable Housing Summit is almost here! Join us for the 2-day event on June 20th and 21st to discuss decarbonization and health in affordable housing. A key theme of this year’s Summit is the effect of policies on the building sector and how architects, developers, and other…

With NeoCon 2023 just around the corner (June 12-14), the leading commercial design platform will offer unparalleled opportunities for us to connect, share ideas, and celebrate together, while showcasing the latest design trends and what’s next for the built environment at THE MART in Chicago! 1. Innovative Design This year’s edition will offer thousands of attendees an insider look into…

Certifications from Alabama to Spain include Cal Guerxo, 32nd certified Living Building and 1st in Europe, and Block 009, first affordable housing project “Buildings have the power to change minds and culture,” noted Lindsay Baker, CEO of the International Living Future Institute in her opening address at Living Future 2023. With that in mind, the Institute celebrated new beacons for…

Registering for LF23 by Dec 31 not only saves you money—it guarantees your spot for this unique gathering at the intersection of climate, health, and justice in the built environment.

The Living Future 2023 conference is accepting speaking proposals related to Advocacy + Belonging as it relates to climate, health, and justice issues in the built environment.

Verdical Group founder and CEO Drew Shula shares his path to sustainability leadership and why he founded the Net Zero Conference.

As part of our commitment to a future that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative–for all–ILFI is proud to support dozens of affordable housing projects across the country. This year we celebrate and recognize this critical work at the Affordable Housing Summit, June 17, 2021. The Summit features topics such as inclusive community engagement, trauma-informed design, biophilic design,…

Editor’s Note: Join us for the Affordable Housing Summit on June 17th, 2021! This year we are focusing on the residents and will talk about working with communities to build housing that improves the quality of life for the residents and for the broader neighborhood. We will dig in on topics like inclusive community engagement, trauma-informed design, biophilic design, healthy…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leaders Call for Bold Action Where Climate, Health, and Equity Meet in the Built Environment Living Future 2021: Inclusion + Unity Highlights Leaders Building a Movement Built on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice April 23, 2020 (SEATTLE) – Living Future 2021: Inclusion + Unity put a spotlight on climate, health, and equity in the built environment, closing…

Between now and the Living Future Conference in April, we will introduce some of the incredible practitioners, change-makers, and innovators who are speaking at Living Future 2021. This week, we are featuring Dave Bennink, Director/Owner of Re-Use Consulting, one of our conference speakers.  Tierra Copeland: What does sustainability look like to you? Dave Bennink: I see sustainability as a state…