Events

Creative Resilience: Carbon + Complexity explores the intersection of design, sustainability, and human connection through the transformative power of architectural shading devices. This exhibit of student work highlights how advances in digital design and fabrication are reimagining ornament—not just as decoration, but as a vital tool for integrating biophilic principles that reconnect people with nature, foster well-being, and enhance sustainability. Featuring hands-on learning, the exhibit invites visitors to explore how future architects are creating climate-responsive designs that merge aesthetics with carbon-conscious innovation. Discover how architecture can transform lives, foster equity, and inspire resilient, environmentally conscious solutions for a better world.

Join the Architects Foundation and Carl Elefante, FAIA, at Room & Board to celebrate the publication of "Going for Zero: Decarbonizing the Built Environment on the Path to Our Urban Future."

Please note that Family Day at The Octagon has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 21st, due to unexpected HVAC maintenance in the building. We’re excited to welcome you for a fun-filled day of activities and community collaboration—and we appreciate your understanding as we make improvements to ensure everyone’s comfort and safety. Bring the whole family for a dynamic day of discovery, design, and fun—centered around our current exhibition, Creative Resilience: Carbon + Complexity.