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Leaders Call for Bold Action Where Climate, Health, and Equity Meet<\/strong> in the Built Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Living Future 2021: Inclusion + Unity Highlights Leaders Building a Movement Built on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n April 23, 2020 (SEATTLE) <\/strong>\u2013 Living Future 2021: Inclusion + Unity<\/a> put a spotlight on climate, health, and equity in the built environment, closing today with awards celebrating leaders and projects inspiring transformational changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNow more than ever, we need a hopeful vision of the future,\u201d said Anthony Guerrero, Board Chair of the International Living Future Institute and Vice President Workplace and Real Estate Strategies at Earthjustice. \u201cWe\u2019ve proved that Living Buildings are possible, now we need a movement making them common everywhere, which means we need everyone involved.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Living Future 2021 highlighted diversity, equity, and inclusion, with dozens of leaders of color bringing their perspectives on design and sustainability. The event also awarded a wide array of leaders and projects for their accomplishments, demonstrating the progress and momentum underway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Living Future Heroes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Living Future Hero award was created to acknowledge and celebrate individuals in the regenerative design community who have dedicated significant time and effort to advancing the Living Future programs and mission. The individuals chosen as Heroes exceed expectations in environmental advocacy, champion Living Future projects and products, and share this vision with their peers. The 2021 Living Future Heroes are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stephen R. Kellert Biophilic Design Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n An expert committee selected two impressive biophilic buildings, Maggie\u2019s Leeds<\/strong> and Louisiana Children\u2019s Museum<\/strong>, to be the 2021 Stephen R. Kellert Biophilic Design Award winners. The awards highlight exemplary projects that promote the connection between people and nature, acknowledging Kellert\u2019s legacy as a pioneer in articulating and applying biophilic design principles to the built environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Just Organization of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Institute selected Ayers Saint Gross<\/strong> as the first-ever Just organization of the year, based on its efforts to manifest social equity in their actions, with significant inclusion and engagement results. Just is a social justice transparency tool for organizations, offering a roadmap for organizations to engage employees around equity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Living Future Challenge Accomplishments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition 23 projects were honored for achieving certification under the International Living Future Institute\u2019s rigorous programs: <\/p>\n\n\n\n *This project is not yet certified but the audit is in process. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Combined, these projects demonstrate a dramatic increase in momentum, scale, and complexity for the world\u2019s most advanced, holistic performance standards for buildings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With 150 certified projects and 760 registered projects, the International Living Future Institute is making waves across 36 countries. This strong international growth is reflected in the Living Future Network, with affiliates offering events, project support, and advocacy in Europe, China, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, and the Middle East. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are seeing uptake around the world as more people address the challenges facing humanity,\u201d said K C Gaudine, interim CEO of the International Living Future Institute. \u201cWe are witnessing the awakening of the human spirit as people embrace bold action on the intersecting climate and social justice crises.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Taking place on April 20-23, Living Future 2021: Inclusion + Unity is only possible due to support from Google, HMTX Industries, Mohawk Group, Red2Green, and many other sponsors<\/a>. The Institute is thankful for their support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information, visit https:\/\/www.livingfutureconference.org\/<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n About the International Living Future Institute<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The International Living Future Institute is a global nonprofit organization that inspires the greenest buildings for a healthy world. The Institute\u2019s mission is to advance communities that are socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative. ILFI operates the Living Building Challenge, the world\u2019s most ambitious, advanced, and holistic performance standard for green, resilient, and healthy buildings. It is also a hub for many other visionary programs that support the transformation toward–and provide a compelling vision for–a living future accessible to all. 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