Emergency: Planning and Adaptation
Fall 2026 - Spring 2027
Invited lectures held Mondays at 5:15pm, unless otherwise noted
Thomson Hall (Room 202), Richardson Memorial Hall
Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
You're invited to the Tulane School of Architecture and Built Environment's 2026-2027 Lecture Series and Public Programs.
This year's series of events is organized around the theme "Emergency: Planing and Adaptation," which also serves as the foundation for our forthcoming forth issue of The ReView book to be released in Fall 2026 by Actar Publishers. As architects, planners, designers, and developers confront increasingly urgent environmental, social, and economic challenges, we are bringing together leaders whose work expands our understanding of how cities can adapt while creating vibrant and resilient communities.
These conversations bring together leading practitioners, scholars, and advocates who are working to ensure that the built environment serves everyone. Whether you're a student, professional, or community member interested in how design can create positive change, we invite you to join these important discussions. AIA CEUs will be available for all lectures.
The Fall 2026 invited guests, speakers, and programming include:
Michael Grunwald
Monday, September 14, 2026 | 5:15pm - 6:30pm CT
Invited lecture by Michael Grunwald, Author.
A Tulane Center on Climate Change and Urbanism Lecture
Simon Demeuse
Monday, October 12, 2026 | 5:15pm - 6:30pm CT
Invited lecture by Simon Demeuse, Herzog & de Meuron.
An Allen Eskew Endowed Fund Lecture
Jing Liu
Monday, October 19, 2026 | 5:15pm - 6:30pm CT
Invited lecture by Jing Liu, SO-IL and alumna M.Arch *04
A Walter Wisznia Memorial Lecture
Marnix Galle
Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 9:00am CT
Invited lecture by Marnix Galle, IMMOBEL and alumnus (B.A. Economics '85)
A Mary W. and Arthur Q. Davis Lecture
Beyond the Law: How Ethical Standards Strengthen Professionalism
October 29 - 30, 2026
Symposium organized by Casius Pealer, Professor of Practice in Real Estate, featuring:
- Thomas Fisher, UMN College of Design
- Victoria Beach, Arch-IO
Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners Funded Lecture
Research Dialogues - KU Leuven Fellows
Monday, November 2, 2026 | 5:15pm - 6:30pm CT
Research Dialogues-KU Leuven Fellows + Reception, featuring:
- Juan Diego Martinez Otalvaro, Tulane/KU Leuven Fellow
- Santiago Ocampo Palacio, Tulane/KU Leuven Fellow
Wood Talks: Forests + Buildings
November 13 - 14, 2026
Symposium organized by Christopher Meyer, Associate Professor in Architecture
Sponsored by Think Wood and Tulane Center on Climate Change and Urbanism
Gregg Pasquarelli
Monday, November 16, 2026 | 5:15pm - 6:30pm CT
Invited lecture by Gregg Pasquarelli, SHoP
An Allen Eskew Endowed Fund Lecture
The Spring 2027 invited guests, speakers, and programming will be released soon. Continue checking our website!
CES credits are available, thanks to support from AIA New Orleans.
Questions? Please reach out to Ben Neal bneal1@tulane.edu.
Tulane University is committed to providing universal access to all our events. Please contact the event organizer listed above for accessibility accommodations. Please note that advance notice is necessary to arrange some accessibility needs.
Tulane is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Legally protected demographic classifications such as race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, etc. are not relied upon as an eligibility or participation criteria for employment or educational programs or activities.