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Alfonso Femia has been invited to participate in The International Architectural Roundtable that will be hosted on November 29th as part of The Buildings Show, North America’s largest exposition, networking and educational event for the design, construction, and real estate industries.
Architectural writer and curator Adele Weder, will be moderating this year’s Roundtable, which will focus on the housing crisis. This year’s confirmed panelists also include Alison Brooks (UK), and Canadian architects Janna Levitt and Ouri Scott.
The housing crisis is an ongoing issue that will affect an estimated 1.6 billion people by 2025. Fueled by a shortage of land, lending, labour and materials, this crisis was further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in increased housing insecurity and decreased housing affordability. While political capital is crucial in expanding access to affordable housing, architects are well-positioned to advocate for and implement innovative solutions for affordable housing.
The panelists will discuss the current state of housing in different parts of the world, the challenges presented by the housing crisis, and innovative strategies for combating this crisis.