People-First Design: Advancing Health and Equity in Iowa
Reichardt Community Recreation Center
915 College Ave
Des Moines, Iowa
Thursday, October 29, 2026
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Central Time
By improving occupant and community health, well-being, and equity, USGBC is redefining green building—making spaces not just eco-friendly, but truly people-centered. Quality of Life impact area now accounts for 25 percent of total credits in LEED v5, emphasizing holistic, human-centric design solutions.
Key integrated strategies include:
- Just and clean supply chains: ensuring equitable sourcing and transparency across materials.
- Safe, healthy project sites: prioritizing worker health, indoor comfort, air quality, and acoustics.
- Integrative design approach: implementing early-stage climate, human impact, and resilience assessments.
- Community health and opportunity: expanding access to green and public spaces, strengthening local workforce, and encouraging equitable development.
Join USGBC Iowa for a tour of the Reichardt Community Recreation Center and a case study presentation demonstrating how to apply holistic, people-first solutions using USGBC tools and resources to advance human health, well-being, and equity through green building.
GBCI Continuing Education Hours:
2 Hours LEED-specific: LEED AP BD+C, LEED AP O+M, LEED Green Associate
AIA Hours:
2 LU/HSW
What to Expect
Leading Edge Education
Earn CE credit and learn from exclusive content
Peer-to-Peer Engagement
Network with our ever-growing green building audience
Scalable Solutions
Real-world case studies and GBCI tools in action
Speakers
See the full agenda with speakers, descriptions and continuing education information.
Adam Bunnell
Anna Squier, AIA
Hunter Jesse
Martha Norbeck, LEED Fellow, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, AIA
Mike Bahr
Sheri Brezinka, LEED Green Associate
Agenda at a Glance
- 4:00 PMRegistration opens
- 4:30 PMTour of the Reichardt Community Recreation Center
- 5:15 PMNetworking Reception
- 5:45 PMWelcoming Remarks for Iowa Annual Meeting
- 6:15 PMEquity Discussion
- 7:00 PMLEED Project Recognition
- 7:25 PMWrap Up
- 7:30 PMAdjourn
Special student and emerging professional rates available.
Sponsorship
Reach an engaged audience of green building professionals by signing on as a sponsor.
Benefits vary by level and can include speaking opportunities, exclusive branding and more.
Contact khaeffel@usgbc.org with questions.
Thank you to our sponsors
About USGBC's Transformation Forums
USGBC’s Transformation Forums convene industry leaders, practitioners, and sustainability professionals to learn and engage around specific, locally relevant topics. Built around growing connections and green building education, forum models adapt to meet audience needs and inspire action. Check out our calendar on usgbc.org to see our upcoming forums nationwide.