Seminar: Power of Community

The Regional Architecture Association's (RAA) first event for 2026 will focus on systems that support sustainability across various scales of community, business, and development.

This gathering will explore both current and emerging systems, investigating the interplay between technological advancements and the essential community and individual resolve that drives change. Together, examining a range of diverse case studies, particularly highlighting instances where communities have successfully leveraged their collective influence to advocate for their future.

The event’s co-creative directors are Mechanical Engineer Robert Mierisch, bringing over 20 years of experience in sustainable technologies and distributed thermal storage, and Emily Knight, an Architect and dedicated sustainability expert. Together, they are crafting a program designed to inspire, inform, and equip delegates to become instigators of change within their own communities.