Willy was joined by Diane Hoskins and Andy Cohen, global co-chairs of the world’s most influential architecture design planning firm with over $2 billion annually in revenue, Gensler.
They covered ways to drive meaningful change through the power of design, creating office spaces of the future, ways they’re working to lower emissions, how Gensler has secured their place as an industry leader, how AI and autonomous vehicles will change the face of our cities, building a culture of collaboration, and how to stay ahead of the curve in a constantly shifting environment.
Key Points In The Webcast:
00:00 Introduction
02:59 Willy introduces Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins
05:07 The hallmarks of a collaborative leadership
08:37 Creating the office of the future
10:50 How’s the office participation rate in Gensler?
15:43 How office designs differ in every sector
18:34 Gensler’s adaptive reuse projects
24:42 Conservation and building for a warmer world
28:02 Is zero carbon emission possible?
31:37 Operating carbon vs. embodied carbon
32:38 Timber: How high can you go?
33:53 Do developers have a say on HVAC?
35:23 Promoting climate change awareness to clients
39:41 Attracting talent aligned with sustainability
40:23 The power of having a diverse pool
42:59 Building positive client relationships
45:43 The four key sectors Gensler’s involved in
46:43 Which sector is innovating the quickest?
51:09 Autonomous vehicles are the future
53:55 What makes Gensler’s co-leadership stand out
01:00:39 Prioritizing the collective, not the self
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