Demanding A World Without Toxics. At HML, we understand that change begins when we ask questions and have conversations with experts from different disciplines. We’re excited to have an amazing lineup of speakers this fall, all of whom are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in their own fields and whose knowledge and passion are absolutely needed.
• Why are we exposed to toxics in our environment? • Can we manufacture without toxics and carbon? • How do we build beautiful, healthy, affordable housing? •
November 9th at 12:00pm EST: Design Equity isn’t a Trend, it’s our Foundation with Kia Weatherspoon
Kia Weatherspoon, interior designer and founder of Determined by Design, believes that well-designed interior spaces should be a standard for all. She will discuss how to build beautiful, healthy affordable housing that acknowledges a community’s history, culture and diversity.
October 20th at 12:00pm EST: Carbon, Chemicals and Compliance with MillerKnoll
MillerKnoll, one of the largest and most influential design manufacturers in the world, has ambitious goals and faces complex obstacles on the path toward a more sustainable future. Gabe Wing and Thaddeus Owen, the company’s sustainability experts, will discuss these issues and how they execute ambitious 2030 goals for MillerKnoll.
October 3rd at 4:00pm EST: What is the Exposome? with Dr. Robert Wright
Exposomics is a new scientific discipline dedicated to studying all the environmental factors that affect our health––from conception to death. In this talk, Dr. Wright will describe the different methods used to measure the exposome and the challenges involved in understanding its role in human disease.
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