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The second edition of ECO Solidarity returns at CLOSEUP 2021 presented by ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan. Eight visionary designers, chosen by eight European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC), will share products and projects that address the imperative need for human-centered, sustainable design in response to humanitarian and public health crises.

Architects Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA, and Mark R. LePage, AIA, host the new “Build Smart” podcast. Debuting April 12, this 14-episode series is based on MacLeamy’s Book, "Designing a World-Class Architecture Firm."
The podcast will discuss recession-proofing tips derived from MacLeamy's 50-year career at HOK. Topics will include:
• Creating a Recession-Proof Firm
• Leading vs. Managing, Structuring the Firm Around Specialized Leaders
• Capitalization: Outside Investors, Working With Banks
• Diversification: Division Launches, Mergers, Acquisitions
• Reclaiming Company Culture, Positive Peer Pressure
• Confronting Crisis
New episodes will appear every Monday through July 5. For more information, visit https://gablmedia.com/show/buildsmart/

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Start Date: 3/31/2021 1:00 PM CDT
End Date: 3/31/2021 2:00 PM CDT

Ever since the world’s first skyscraper was built here in 1885, Chicago has been a city of tall buildings. As its skyline has changed it has inspired other cities around the world to pursue high-rise solutions of their own.

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