Curated by Ahti Westphal, Adjunct Professor, University of Minnesota, and Principal of AHTI — Studio for Integrated Design, Landscape, & Planning

This cross-disciplinary series positions regenerative architecture, circular construction, and forest-based innovation at the forefront of global design practice. Drawing from the cultural traditions and material economies of Finland and the United States, it examines how bio-based systems, policy, and place-based knowledge can shape a just and climate-resilient future.

Presented as part of FinnFest USA 2025, the series takes place from July 31 to August 1 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC), and features architects, researchers, and industry leaders working across public space, ecological restoration, and material innovation.