Design represents the first signal of human intention; it is the first indication that we understand our surroundings and wish to place our mark upon them. In his book Cradle to Cradle, William McDonough says, “ ... I think as designers we realize that design is a signal of intention but it also has to occur within a world... we have to understand that world in order to imbue our designs with inherent intelligence...”
We are at a turning point in the realm of design, where creatively driven high design is beginning to receive criticism for its lack of social awareness. Today, design aesthetics are giving way to ecological sustainability, but we have to understand that these two ideas (aesthetics and sustainability) are not mutually exclusive. As humans we don’t want to reside in beautiful buildings at the cost of the environment, nor do we want to inhabit sustainable boxes. There must be a balance struck between these two factors and our intention as designers must be to find that balance.
Arrival to Hotel & Registration
Dinner on your own in Downtown Lexington
Tour & Social at the Miller House
Jose Oubrerie: Architect of the
Miller House
Scott Guyon: Foundation for
Advanced Architecture
Optional Downtown Social Event
Kentucky Theatre
Breakfast Provided
Keynote Speaker: Aaron Betsky
Lunch Provided on UK Campus
Workshops / Solar Decathlon Tour
Dinner Provided at Hyatt
Panel Discussion Open to Public
Beaux Arts Ball
Departure/Check-Out
Optional Keeneland Trip
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American Institute of Architecture Students
University of Kentucky Chapter
Every Spring and Fall, an AIAS chapter within each quad hosts a conference over various architectural themes. The conference provides opportunities for architecture students within their region to meet and communicate with one another outside of the classroom.
2-6pm
4-6pm
6:00-9pm
10pm-2am
9-11:30am
12-1:30pm
1:30-4:30pm
6pm
6:45-8pm
9:30pm
12pm
12pm
