24: Resilience Design - Illya Azaroff

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Resilience Design is People, Adaptable, and Sustainable with Illya Azaroff.

Illya Azaroff, architect and founding principal at +Lab Architects PLLC, shares his career journey and experiences in the architecture industry. He discusses his background growing up in Nebraska and his decision to move overseas to work on international projects. Ilya also talks about starting his own practice, +Lab Architects, and the focus on resilience and helping communities. He shares advice for architects starting their own practice and emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself. Additionally, Ilya discusses his involvement in the AIA and the leadership roles he has taken on to make a positive impact in the profession. In this conversation, Illya Azaroff discusses the importance of language and communication in architecture, particularly in connecting with different communities and cultures.

He emphasizes the need for architects to adapt their language to articulate their value and make a bigger impact. Illya also talks about his role on the advisory council for the Building Energy Exchange, an organization that advocates for energy transition in New York City. He highlights the organization's work in educating the public and advocating for sustainable building practices. The conversation also touches on the challenges posed by rising waters in New York City and the need for resilience and adaptation. Illya shares his involvement with Oceanic Global, an organization focused on protecting the oceans, and emphasizes the importance of addressing climate action in architectural practice. He concludes by offering advice to young professionals, encouraging them to embrace change, share their ideas, and prioritize climate action in their careers.

Takeaways

● Architects need to adapt their language and communication to connect with different communities and cultures.

● The Building Energy Exchange advocates for energy transition and sustainable building practices in New York City.

● Rising waters in New York City pose significant challenges, and resilience and adaptation are crucial.

● Addressing climate action should be a priority for architects and young professionals in the field.

● Organizations like Oceanic Global are making a positive impact in protecting the oceans.

● Young professionals should embrace change, share their ideas, and prioritize climate action in their careers.

Website : https://www.pluslabglobal.com/

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/illya-azaroff-faia-3b11b08/

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