On Friday, April 17th, 2026, Design Director Brian Wickersham, FAIA, will be a panelist at the AIA Los Angeles Committee on the Environment’s (COTE) 9th annual 1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change. This year’s symposium will explore how climate action is scaled across projects of every size. From small-scale pro-bono efforts to market-driven green development, the event will celebrate and elevate practical, resilient, and replicable strategies
Brian and fellow (Re) Building with Resilience panel speakers Jennifer Koster (CEO WorkWell Holdings), Alison MacCracken (Fire Rebuild Liaison, Crest Real Estate), J. Lopez (Retired Assistant Chief, LACFD), and Jeff Denholm (Founder & CEO of Strong Water Technologies & Home Dome) will discuss real-world wildfire recovery strategies that integrate WUI-compliant assemblies, low-carbon materials, water efficiency, and insurance-aligned design.
Learn more about the symposium on the AIA-LA’s 1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change page.
