• Championing Change: Trailblazing Sustainable Design with Ken Wilson

  • May 24 2023
  • Length: 21 mins
  • Podcast
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Championing Change: Trailblazing Sustainable Design with Ken Wilson

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  • Join host Jon Strassner as he engages in a conversation with Ken Wilson, Design Principal at Perkins&Will in Washington D.C. With over two decades of friendship, Jon and Ken delve into Ken's career journey, the evolution of sustainable design, and the critical role of sustainability in shaping the future of the industry. Ken discusses founding his own design firm that embraced sustainable design early on with clients including Greenpeace, the Environmental Defense Fund, the World Wide Fund for Nature, the United Nations Environment Programme, and Conservation International. Ken's passion for sustainable design extends beyond his professional life. He also shares his personal pursuit of sustainability as he designs his own eco-friendly home in Utah. Together, Jon and Ken explore the transformative impact of technology and how it has empowered designers to envision and execute better designs with sustainability in mind. Ken encourages younger designers to take the initiative and gain design expertise in sustainability, becoming influential agents of change and shaping a better future. Don't miss this thought-provoking episode of Break Some Dishes, available on your favorite podcast platforms. Tune in to be inspired by Jon Strassner and his guest, Ken Wilson, as they unveil the transformative potential of design and sustainability. Check out the roundtable conversation with Ken Wilson, Jon Strassner, and other insightful sustainable design leaders on YouTube. Follow Break Some Dishes on Social Media Instagram and Linkedin. Break Some Dishes is an Imagine a Place Production by OFS.
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