Thursday, September 17

2:00-4:00 PM

CIC | 225 Dyer St, Providence, RI 02903

Great design is about more than aesthetics; it is also about how a space performs, feels, and functions for the people who use it every day. Behind every successful building is a network of carefully integrated systems that shape comfort, sustainability, resilience, safety, and the overall user experience.

Hosted by DM Engineers, this Design Week RI event will explore the often-unseen role of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building systems engineering in shaping the built environment. Through an engaging and collaborative discussion, attendees will gain insight into how engineering decisions influence architectural vision, occupant wellness, energy performance, operational efficiency, and long-term building functionality.

The conversation will also highlight the growing importance of integrated design approaches as the industry responds to evolving expectations around decarbonization, electrification, resilience, adaptive reuse, and high-performance buildings. Particularly within occupied and existing facilities.

Designed for architects, engineers, designers, developers, students, and industry professionals, this event aims to foster meaningful dialogue around collaboration, innovation, and the future of building performance. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with professionals across the design and construction community while gaining a deeper understanding of the systems that quietly support great spaces and experiences.