Designing with Purpose: Equity, Climate, and the Future of Architecture

Center for Architecture + Design In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Latinx in Architecture (LiA) KC is excited to welcome Carlos Augusto Garcia, AIA to the Bay Area. A Principal and Studio Director at Brooks Scarpa Huber Architects in Los Angeles and a nationally recognized leader at the intersection of evidence-based design, climate justice, and public policy, Carlos Augusto will share lessons from his professional path from post-Katrina disaster recovery to national leadership in sustainable design, professional advocacy and inclusive practice. His presentation will focus on designing with measurable outcomes; environmental stewardship, climate justice and advocacy; and BSH’s investigative studio culture as a driver for design excellence and responsible innovation. Please join us in welcoming Carlos Augusto to the Bay for what is sure to be an inspiring and thought-provoking evening! Carlos Augusto Garcia, AIA, NCARB, WELL AP: Carlos Augusto is a Principal and Studio Director at Brooks Scarpa Huber Architects, (f.k.a Brooks + Scarpa). Driven by early career experiences in post-Katrina disaster recovery, he has dedicated his practice to demonstrating how design excellence can heal community-level wounds and promote human flourishing. His work spans high-performance affordable housing, sustainable urban infrastructure, and international standards, advocating that architecture must serve as a proactive public health intervention. A recipient of the National AIA Young Architects Award, Carlos Augusto actively moves design upstream through his leadership with the AIA, NCARB, ICC, GSA, and numerous other organizations. As a dedicated mentor to dozens of licensure candidates, he champions inclusive firm culture, generative design research, and the advancement of underrepresented voices in the built environment. Through his work with the California Architectural Foundation, ACSA, and higher education programs, he continues to bridge the gap between technical rigor, civic leadership, and equitable community stewardship. This program is in collaboration with AIASF Knowledge Community - Latinx in Architecture (LIA) In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Latinx in Architecture Knowledge Community presents award-winning architect Carlos Augusto Garcia, AIA, Principal and Studio Director at Brooks Scarpa Huber Architects, discussing how sustainable design, climate justice, and an inclusive practice can drive measurable change across our communities. LiA’s mission is to serve and support Bay Area Latinx design professionals by strengthening our networks, promoting professional development, and providing mentorship opportunities. We seek to bring awareness of Latinx culture through educational and community-oriented programs. If you are already a member, or if you would like to create a non-member account, set up your login information by clicking "Create an Account" below. Once logged in, you can: The members of AIASF invite and encourage you to join! By working together, we can achieve our mission to maintain and enhance our industry as a whole. If you are ready to join, click below to get started!