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2023 A4LE LearningSCAPES

Hilton Chicago, 720 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Thursday, October 12, 2023 - Sunday, October 15, 2023

3:00 PM - 4:45 PM CT

Hear our design professionals present during three separate sessions at this year’s A4LE LearningSCAPES. Topics include a research-backed case study of the 2022 James D. MacConnell award finalist; a new approach to applied learning; and a look into facilities planning through an equity lens.

Join us for the following sessions:

“Learning Community Design, the Why, What, and How Supported by Research: A Case Study of Capps Middle School, the 2022 James D. MacConnell Award Finalist”
Principals Ian Kilpatrick and Marilyn Denison
Friday, October 13 at 8:15 AM
“An Awakening of Applied Learning: Catalyst for Industrial Revolution v2”
Principals Leanne Meyer-Smith and Matt Brehmer
Saturday, October 14 at 11:15 AM
“People over Process: Equity by Design”
Senior Associate Korey White
Saturday, October 14 at 3:15 PM

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DLR Group to Present at AIA25

Join our team and explore restorative justice and mass timber design at AIA25.

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The Rise of Wellness Travel

How integrating holistic wellness experiences can lead to greater guest satisfaction and brand loyalty.

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Beyond the Storefront: Designing Retail Spaces That Connect and Captivate

The future of retail lies in the spaces between-where placemaking, programming, and experience shape destinations that draw people in.

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Data Center Adaptive Reuse: 5 Strategies for Existing Buildings

AI-driven technology and cloud computing is set to double global energy needs by 2030. To meet this demand, we can convert existing buildings into high-performance data centers.

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Community Engagement Tips for Data Center Support

Building trust and fostering local partnerships lead to successful data center developments.

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Ned McKnight to Present at Lean in Design Forum 2025

Join our team at the upcoming Lean in Design Forum in Chicago for a session titled “Big Room Magic: Choosing by Advantages in Design.”

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Sports Client Q&A: Value Added Through Trusted Design

Learn from the University of Houston Athletics’ T.J. Meagher how a trusted design partner impacts athletics facilities and elevates the student-athlete and fan experience.

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Karen Cooper Part of Panel at Green Building Initiative’s Better Buildings Seminar

Join Senior Associate and Client Leader Karen Cooper, RA, AIA, at Green Building Initiative’s 2025 Better Buildings Seminar to speak on sustainable data center design.

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Hospitality Design for the Fan Experience

Our award-winning hospitality design creates dynamic spaces that evoke emotion, redefine luxury, and elevate the fan experience.

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Our Experts Introduce the Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment at the 2025 AIA AAJ Symposium

Join DLR Group’s Todd Orr, AIA, NCARB, and José Jordan, RID, as they showcase the award-winning Nashville Youth Campus for Empowerment at the 2025 AIA Academy of Architecture for Justice Symposium.

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