Course Description:

This presentation aims to shed light on Cedar Architecture’s approach to design, which holistically integrates sustainability, health, and well-being. Through the lens of eight guiding principles, we aspire to craft spaces and structures that not only minimize energy consumption but also evoke a sense of wellness. By incorporating biophilic materials and design strategies, we create environments that alleviate stress and mitigate negative health impacts on both occupants and the surrounding ecosystem. Furthermore, our designs foster eco-climates that enrich biodiversity and champion the cause of regeneration. In essence, our mission is to shape buildings that bring forth positive transformations for both humanity and the planet.

Cedar Architecture in Alexandria, VA, focuses on creating designs that delight, inspire and most of all, create an atmosphere of health and sustainability.

Credits:
1 LU/HSW

Please note: You must attend the entire session to receive continuing education credit.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the Importance of Holistic Design: By the end of the presentation, attendees should have a comprehensive understanding of the need to integrate sustainability, health, and well-being into residential architecture, moving beyond traditional design paradigms.

2. Familiarize with Eight Guiding Principles: Participants will learn about the eight key principles that serve as the foundation for creating residential spaces that are energy-efficient, promote well-being, and are ecologically responsible.

3. Explore Biophilic Materials and Design Strategies: Attendees will gain insights into the types of materials and design strategies that can be used to create environments that alleviate stress, enhance wellness, and have a minimal impact on health and the surrounding ecosystem.

4. Recognize the Role of Architecture in Environmental Stewardship: Participants will learn how well-designed residential spaces can foster eco-climates that support biodiversity and champion regeneration, thereby having a positive, transformative impact on both humanity and the planet.

Presenter: Deborah Buelow AIA | WELL AP | Cedar Architecture | [email protected] | (202) 417-7787
AIA CES Provider: AIA Potomac Valley (A183) – Course #PV050924

THIS PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY:

SPEAKER

Deborah Buelow AIA | WELL AP

Deborah founded Cedar Architecture in 2016, with the goal that it would embody her philosophy of sustainable, health-focused design. Whether it's a high-end single-family residence or a space dedicated to wellness, the firm is committed to delivering projects that are both beautiful and functionally sustainable. Through her years of experience, community involvement, and leadership, Deborah Buelow has emerged as an influential voice in architecture, advocating for design that is as thoughtful about its impact on human health as it is about its impact on the landscape. Her practice stands as a testament to what modern architecture can achieve when it engages with the broader issues facing society today.

Educational Background Deborah holds an undergraduate degree from Iowa State University and continued her academic journey at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she earned her Masters of Science in Architectural Studies. The rigors of her educational background have imbued her with a multi-faceted approach to architectural design, taking into account the complexities and nuances of built environments.

Professional Experience With extensive experience in both large-scale federal and institutional buildings as well as small-scale infill urbanism, Deborah has a deep understanding of the architectural needs at various scales. She founded Cedar Architecture with the ethos of fusing architecture with nature, aiming for a harmonious blend that offers not just aesthetic appeal but also practical and health-centered benefits.

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