The only North American conference focused explicitly on reuse in the built environment will host people from around the world to discuss the current economic, social, and environmental impacts of the building material reuse industry. 

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We’ve planned three days of thought-provoking presentations and panel discussions, plus our action-oriented Solutions Sessions, three inspirational keynotes, and much more. See what else we lined up!

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Conference location: the Landmark Center

  Kira Gould, Hon. AIA, is a writer, strategist, and convener focused on advancing design leadership and climate action. Kira is the co-host of the Design the Future podcast with Lindsay Baker. Through Kira Gould CONNECT, she provides strategy and communications for organizations working toward a regenerative future. She is a Senior Fellow with Architecture 2030 and is a volunteer with the American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment.

Monday’s Keynote Speaker: Kira Gould

Tuesday’s Keynote Speaker: Carl Elefante

Known worldwide for coining the phrase: “the greenest building is…one that is already built,” Carl Elefante is Principal Emeritus with Quinn Evans, recipient of the 2024 AIA Firm Award. In 2018, Carl served as President of AIA, the culmination of leadership positions in architecture, historic preservation, and sustainable design organizations. In 2023, Carl was the inaugural visiting scholar at the University of Notre Dame Duda Center for Preservation, Resilience, and Sustainability. Carl is a Senior Fellow with Architecture 2030, a charter member of the Climate Heritage Network, and a Fellow of AIA and Association for Preservation Technology International (APT). Carl Elefante – FAIA, FAPT LEED AP

Wednesday’s Keynote Speaker: Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter

Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is a fourth-generation Saint Paul resident, and the first African-American mayor of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota’s Capital City. He oversees the implementation of the city’s Climate Action & Resilience Plan (CARP), finalized in 2019. The CARP references the Sustainable Building Ordinance, which includes focusing on diversion of construction waste from landfills and incinerators. Saint Paul has several success stories of reusing buildings, including the adaptive reuse of buildings turned into housing. Within downtown, a recent study identifies several office buildings as key buildings that are likely good candidates for office-to-residential conversion. The city is committed to supporting a sustainable built environment through continued use of existing buildings and new green building standards!

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Pittsburgh, PA

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Savannah, GA

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Grand Rapids, MI

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Portland, OR

The only national conference that focuses on how communities can create, develop, and support reuse economies.