The buildings of tomorrow are being shaped by today’s policies—but they’ll only succeed if we get the technical implementation right. As new regulations emerge around carbon, circularity, and housing, the architecture and construction industries face a familiar challenge: how to deliver on increasingly complex mandates within the constraints of budget, schedule, and buildability. The AIANY Building Science Committee’s 2025 symposium focuses on the gritty technical realities behind transforming policy into performance. Across four deep-dive sessions, we’ll explore the materials, methods, coordination workflows, and construction techniques needed to meet the demands of today’s rapidly evolving regulatory and environmental landscape.
