Lara Kaufman on embedding sustainability in design

Lara Kaufman on embedding sustainability in design

February 5, 2026 · 44 min · Episode 122

About this episode

Lara Kaufman discusses her role in promoting sustainability within the architecture industry.

Architect Lara Kaufman is a Design Principal based in Studio Gang’s New York office. As the firm's Sustainability Lead, she directs teams on implementation of holistic design approaches for decarbonization, water conservation, site ecologies, and healthy materials. An advocate for urgent climate action within the building industry, Lara is currently co-lead for the Carbon Leadership Forum’s NYC hub and engaged with other working groups promoting environmental policy, best practices, an...

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