Evidence-Based Design for Human and Environmental Health - 1.25 PDH (LA CES/HSW)

Recorded On: 10/07/2024

The Southwestern Medical District Green Corridor and Park Project is using an innovative, research-backed design approach to address challenges caused by the effects of urban heat and air quality on human health and ecosystems. The panelists will delve into the evidence-based design process, share insights gained, and highlight key lessons from their work.

Learning objectives:

Understand the negative impacts of intensifying urban heat and decreasing air quality on human and environmental health.
Learn what an evidence-based design approach is and why it is effective in addressing urban heat.
Understand why site-based research and site-specific empirical data are critical to inform an evidence-based design approach.
Find out how researchers and designers can best collaborate to develop innovative and impactful solutions to increase thermal comfort and improve air quality.

Megan Born, ASLA

Associate Partner

Field Operations

As a landscape architect and urban designer at Field Operations, Megan specializes in leading multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating with diverse stakeholder groups to realize visionary public realm projects across the country. During her nearly 15 years with the firm, Megan has managed many of Field Operations’ best-known and most celebrated projects, including the High Line, Waterfront Seattle, the Reimagine Middle Branch Plan, and the Presidio Tunnel Tops.

Megan earned her Master of Landscape Architecture and Master of Architecture degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was awarded the prestigious Ian L. McHarg Prize for Excellence in Ecological Design.

Lannie McClelen, ASLA, PLA

SWMD Director

Texas Trees Foundation

A registered landscape architect with two decades of experience across various sectors, Lannie is devoted to enhancing communities through green infrastructure and sustainable design. Passionate about fostering harmony between people and nature, she excels in projects aimed at mitigating urban heat and empowering communities as stewards. Currently, Lannie leads the advocacy, planning, and design efforts for the Harry Hines Green Corridor and Park in the Southwestern Medical District of Dallas, orchestrating its transformation into a vibrant, sustainable space for the benefit of both the users and the environment.

Brent Bucknum

Founder

Hyphae Design Laboratory

Brent has been a leader in the urban environmental engineering field for nearly two decades, developing iconic, innovative and impactful green infrastructure projects throughout the country. As an urban ecologist, Brent's work aims to improve the health and diversity of all species in the urban environment, but with a particular focus on cities’ dominant megafauna; humans. Brent Bucknum is the founder of Hyphae Design Lab, an Oakland based multi-disciplinary engineering and innovation firm started in 2008.