Future Proofing: Planning & Buildings for Uncertainties
Uncertainties in the built environment are driven by climate volatility, technological shifts, and evolving regulatory standards as well as economics. The objective is to learn more about planning, designing, and building sustainable and resilient buildings for residential, commercial, and industrial use.

CM 1 / SR 1

What We’ll Cover:
• Building for Resilience: Implementing the IBHS FORTIFIED Home^TM standards to proactively protect homes against increasingly severe weather events.
• The Energy Efficiency Imperative: Navigating the latest regulatory standards and technological trends for sustainable and efficient building energy management.
• Harnessing the Sun: Strategies and best practices for developing and integrating solar-powered building solutions.

Speakers:
Kelley Whalen, EEP, SFP – Global Energy Manager for Adtran
Dr. Lars Powell – Director & Senior Research Professional, Center for Risk and Insurance Research, UA
Noah Shulruff – Director of Business Development, ARCO/ Murray Power Solutions (AMPS)
Moderator: Dennis Madsen, AICP – Manager for Long-Range Planning, City of Huntsville, AL

Wed, May 13, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)