The goals are clear. The friction is real. And most firms are somewhere between “we’ve started” and “we’re stuck.” Architectural and Design teams are navigating embodied and operational carbon, material health, transparency, circularity, budgets and client pressure - all at once. This session cuts through theory and gets into what’s actually working (or not) on commercial projects right now.

Structured as a dynamic panel discussion, this event brings together leaders from architecture, design, ownership, and construction to unpack:

How teams are reducing carbon without blowing up budgets

Where implementation still breaks down

How to align internal teams and external partners

What small, repeatable actions are compounding into measurable impact

Expect practical insight, honest conversation, and tangible takeaways you can apply immediately to active projects.

If you’re tired of sustainability sounding good in theory but feeling messy in practice - this is your event.

Sustainability in Action: From Design Intent to Impact is a special event organized and presented by Material Bank for KC Design Week!

For more information on KC Design Week and to register visit www.kcdesignweek.org.