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This panel, moderated by Justin Wolf—author of Ecotone’s newest publication, HOUSE UP ON THE HILL: The Revolutionary HMTX Headquarters—and comprising three distinguished industry thought leaders, will address how HMTX World HQ, a future Petal-certified Living Building in Norwalk, CT, successfully integrates design within its natural context. Upon its completion in 2022, the building “instantly felt like it belongs on the site.” This was achieved through a unique “lateral” construction sequence, building north to south, which helped restore and preserve the site’s biodiversity and old growth forest. Further, by elevating building blocks above the landscape on piloti columns, it optimized views of the landscape and provided ideal solar exposure for this regenerative project. We hope you can join us for this insightful discussion!

Speakers

Justin Wolf (he/him) | Author of HOUSE UP ON THE HILL: The Revolutionary HMTX Headquarters, Owner of Justin R. Wolf LLC
Harlan Stone | CEO, HMTX Industries
Juan Rovalo | Director of Ecology, Perkins&Will
Jason McLennan | Chief Sustainability Officer, Perkins&Will and Principal, Bainbridge Island Studio

Learning Objectives

• Understand how the “House up on the Hill” integrates itself with the site’s topography to create inspiring moments
• Learn about the kinds of restorative measures taken while treading lightly onsite
• Know the (nuanced) difference between protect vs. leverage
• Learn how design can create a “sense of belonging”

CEUs

Approved for 1 AIA LU|Elective