Innovation and rapid change are transforming industries around the world. The pace of change can be so fast that it’s important to see beyond the horizon to know what’s coming. The affordable housing industry is no exception.
AIA Virginia is pleased to partner with HousingForward Virginia on the next HousingX “un-conference,” featuring dynamic keynotes, exhibits of innovative housing technologies, and more. Join your colleagues in May 24-25, 2022, in Newport News.
Hosted by HousingForward Virginia and Virginia Center for Housing Research, HousingX brings five nationally recognized speakers to highlight innovation in the fields of design, construction, finance, and justice, and more.
- Curtis Moody,FAIA, Founder, Moody Nolan
- Zachary Mannheimer, Founder/CEO, Alquist3D and Atlas Community Studios
- Anna Mackay, Founder/Principal, Sister City
- Theo Henderson, Activist/Podcaster, We the Unhoused
- Abhijeet Mohapatra, Co-founder/CTO, Symbium
Three workshops hosted by Anna Mackay, Zachary Mannheimer, and Carlos Valdes-Dapena of Corporate Collaboration Resources will be available to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.
And the Experience Lab is an interactive and educational exhibit hall showcasing the future of housing, featuring curated demonstrations of new technologies and ideas. Exhibitors currently include:
- TestFit
- Blueprint Robotics
- Work Progress Architects
- Pallet Shelter
- Hampton University’s Department of Architecture
Several HousingX sessions are being submitted for accreditation by AIA Virginia and APA Virginia.