2026 Design Awards Sustainability Q&A, Session 1 of 2

Design Awards Sustainability Q&A Details – Session 1 of 2

Presented By Casey Castor, Cameron Chorney, & Hiba Charek-Brewster

Join AIA Los Angeles for an insightful Design Awards Sustainability Q&A session on Monday, June 8, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. This is a unique opportunity to engage directly with the minds behind the most innovative and sustainable architectural projects, and to learn more about AIA’s Sustainability Dashboard.

This powerful tool is designed to streamline submissions for the Design Awards, making it easier than ever for anyone to highlight their impactful work. Whether you’re an architect, designer, student, or simply passionate about a greener future, come prepared with your questions and gain valuable perspectives on how design is shaping a more sustainable built environment. We look forward to a stimulating discussion!

HOSTS

Casey Castor, Associate AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Principal of Practice Labs & 2026 AIA|LA Chair of the Committee on the Environment (COTE)

Casey Castor is a Principal of Practice Labs, where he has spent nearly a decade advancing sustainable design in projects across the greater Los Angeles area. With expertise spanning K-12 schools, civic projects, and affordable housing, he integrates building science analysis into every phase of project development. His academic foundation includes an undergraduate in architectural design and a master’s in building science from USC, which has shaped his metrics-driven approach to sustainable design. Casey has also co-founded Mack Research, where their team is developing an innovative vertical wall wind technology for energy generation that is currently in R+D. He also collaborates locally as the 2026 Chair of AIA|LA’s Committee on the Environment (COTE), he works to advance sustainable design practices, advocating for policies and strategies that harmonize built and natural systems. Casey received the Rising Star Planet Positive Award from Metropolis magazine in 2025 showing national recognition for his work in sustainability especially for underserved communities. Through his leadership, Casey is committed to pushing the industry toward innovative, climate-responsive solutions that support long-term environmental resilience.

Cameron Chorney – Associate Principal & Senior Engineer with RDH Building Science

Cameron Chorney is an Associate Principal and Senior Engineer with RDH Building Science, specializing in high-performance building enclosure design, including net-zero, wildfire-resistant, low-carbon, and climate-resilient solutions. Cameron is an active volunteer with AIA, USGBC, CSI, and the ACE Mentor Program, advocating for positive change in the ACE industry.

Hiba Charek-Brewster is an American architectural designer, sustainability advocate, and creative craftsperson primarily based in the Southern California area. She is heavily integrated into the Los Angeles architecture community, with a strong focus on eco-friendly and climate-responsive architecture.

Topic: Design Awards Sustainability Q&A Session
Time: Monday, June 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
The Zoom Link will be provided to all registrants 24 hours prior to the session, and added to this page the day of the session.

PLEASE NOTE: This is the first of two Q&A Sessions that AIA|LA will host.  If you cannot make the June 8th session, please attend Session 2 being held on Monday, June 15, 2026.  You will be required to sign up in order to attend the free session.  Thank you!