Description
What are the challenges and the realities of design for sustainability in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry? Is the core question measuring and reducing carbon footprint, or is there more? What can be done right now, and what is a stretch today? Are partners and customers driving change, or are government regulations driving change? Ron Locklin of Autodesk will moderate this panel, which will include Symetri, one of Autodesk's largest global partners, as well as several customers that are leaders in this space
Key Learnings
- Discover the addressable domains of sustainability today.
- Compare what's feasible today in terms of sustainable actions with what the challenges are for the future.
- Discover what the big players in this industry (partners and customers) are saying about sustainability and decarbonization.
- Learn about what's driving the surge in sustainability investments.
Speakers
- SSShivani SoniAs the Global Head of Impact and Innovation at Symetri, Shivani is passionate about driving innovation and promoting sustainable solutions that benefit communities worldwide. With a focus on co-innovation practises, she works to develop organisation-wide digital transformation journeys that fuel growth and enable businesses to compete in the global marketplace. Shivani is committed to building strategic partnerships with stakeholders, customers, and innovation communities to deliver compliant and impactful solutions. Through research, creation, and implementation of new business propositions and innovation models, she strives to advance the industry and promote sustainable development. By adopting digital technologies and fostering a culture of innovation, Shivani supports the industry in accelerating growth, improving business activities, and enhancing the experiences of their people, customers, and communities. Her vision is to drive positive change through collaboration, innovation, and impact-driven solutions.
- RLRon LocklinAs the global lead for Autodesk's Sustainability Platform, Ron Locklin is responsible for the global strategy for Autodesk's Sustainability Platform efforts. This includes setting strategic direction, partner programs, proofs of concept, and technical enablement. Ron joined Autodesk in 2012 and was responsible for the "go to market” function for Autodesk's enterprise solutions business in manufacturing (PLM and data management, Configure One, and IoT) globally through December 2016. This role included product/technical marketing, pricing, packaging, channel strategy, business expansion, and sales enablement. He was the Forge (Autodesk platform) global business leader from 2017 through 2021. Prior to Autodesk, Ron led Marketing at Dassault Systemes/Enovia, and Worldwide Alliances at PTC. He was also at The MathWorks for 5 years, where he bootstrapped and built the industry marketing function. Ron has lived for 5 years in Canada, as well as 9 years in France. Most of his years in France were spent with two French technology companies, in Paris, working in executive roles. Ron holds a BA from Colgate University and MBA from Tuck at Dartmouth. He lives west of Boston with his wife Lisa and two sons.
- RARyland AuburnRyland's passion for exploring the intersection of design and technology is what led him to the field of design technology. Leveraging his professional degree in Architecture, Ryland's first major assignment in the realm of BIM management was leading the Digital Design practice for Gensler's eight offices in the Asia region, headquartered in Shanghai, China from 2011-2017. After successfully establishing a BIM-focused practice there, Ryland returned to his home in Chicago to lead the BIM implementation strategy on one of the largest commercial real estate projects in the country, the conversion of the historic Old Chicago Main Post Office into nearly 300,000 square feet of office and retail space. After successfully completing that project, Ryland had the opportunity to re-locate to the vibrant city of New Orleans to lead the digital design practice for an AIA Firm of the Year, EskewDumezRipple+. Finally, the opportunity arose to join the dynamic firm OTJ, and excited by the opportunity to build a new digital design practice, Ryland joined the team working out of the Chicago office. Recent projects at OTJ include the new Hilton Headquarters and a bio-tech office buildout in the Bay Area.
Clarke MorrisonAs a Senior AE Solutions Consultant, I work with our biggest clients on a strategic level, helping align business goals with design technology initiatives. I bring the industry-wide perspective from working with all types of design firms across the country, and act as an advisor for executive leadership and design technology leadership. Part of my role includes putting together strategies and scopes for design tech initiatives geared towards process improvement and new capabilities. A few specialty areas that I help clients with, are exploring ways to connect decarbonization goals with design technology (BIM) and pursuing state-funded grants for training.- JBJames BellJames joined Ridge in 2012 as a part 2 architectural assistant. He has since progressed to associate architect and now has over 10 years' experience in the industry delivering projects including complex technical facilities, campus design and education. He is driven to innovate and keen to disseminate lessons learnt. Coupled with an interest in software and hardware, he now works with a team to develop best practice principles within Ridge.