Beyond Code: Designing for Resilience, Risk, and the Future Standard of Care

Today's architects face challenges that extend far beyond code compliance. Rising owner expectations, evolving performance standards, climate-related risks, and increasing professional accountability are reshaping what thoughtful design looks like.

Join EPIC Construction & Design and AIA New York for an engaging discussion on how resilience, building science, environmental performance, and professional responsibility can potentially influence the standard of care for design professionals.  Discover practical strategies for creating more durable, resilient, and future-ready buildings while mitigating risk and enhancing occupant well-being.

Following the accredited presentation, enjoy a Q&A happy hour with drinks, snacks, and networking opportunities alongside fellow architects and industry professionals.

About the Speakers: 

Jessica Jamroz, Principal, EPIC Construction & Design Practice is a New York-based multi-disciplinary design and construction practitioner with over 25 years of experience in bridging the relationships of architecture with city planning, experimental technologies, environmental science, construction, and culture. Jamroz’s work has mitigated and managed risk across a diverse range of complex public projects, including airports, museums, post-disaster rebuilding initiatives, and memorials.
 

Kriton A. Pantelidis, J.D., Principal, EPIC Construction & Design Practice has more than 16 years of experience advising design professionals on risk management, contracts, professional liability, insurance, and emerging industry challenges, Kriton brings a unique perspective on how firms can navigate an evolving risk landscape while delivering better-performing buildings.