Not Too Late: Design Thinking for Ecological Futures

Inspired by Rebecca Solnit’s and Thelma Young Lutunatabua’s project, ‘Not Too Late’ — AIARG’s 12th annual conference ‘Not Too Late: Design Thinking for Ecological Futures’ will explore the shifts required in architectural thinking to address climate change while inviting us to think optimistically about the future. This conference will support a HEA funded revision of Irish architectural education, Resilient Design Curricula for 21st Century Design Professionals, and invites local and global perspectives on how teaching, practice, research and policy can address the urgent challenge of climate change. This year’s new edition includes diverse cross-sectoral support and speakers including Dublin City Council (DCC) and Smart Dublin, as well as a much-anticipated climate-attentive remote keynote from Kiel Moe — with a range of sub-topics that are anticipated to provoke discussion on the impact, contribution and responsibilities of architectural thinking in Ireland and beyond.