We want to engage the Calgary community in presentations and thoughtful discussions on how the design of our material culture impacts our daily lives and the well-being of the environment we inhabit. The EVDS Design Matters Series will be interdisciplinary in that presenters will come from a variety of backgrounds, education and expertise. The public and the U of C community will be challenged to expand their thinking on a myriad of topics relating to “design”. Topics will range from science and art, urbanization, environmental and ecological designs, to sustainable architecture and livable cities.

We will host eight speakers in the 2009 – 2010 academic year:

• Thom Mayne - Sept. 25 7 p.m. at the Metropolitan Conference Centre
• Adrian Parr - October 15
• Hernan Diaz Alonso - November 5
• Smout Allen - January 7
• Francis Westley - February 25

March, April and May to be confirmed