A new perspective positioning design as a strategic tool for creating meaningful, lasting, and positive change in the built environment.
In the Media
How Gensler Is Pioneering Best Practices for Making the Built Environment Healthier and More Sustainable
GreenBiz spoke with Global Co-Chairs Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins about the firm’s Cities Climate Challenge, Gensler Product Sustainability Standards, and “Design for a Radically Changing World.”
GreenBiz
February 28, 2024
How Gensler’s Leaders Are Tackling New Global Challenges
Fast Company spoke with Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins about their new book, delving into the pressing global forces that are changing the responsibility of designers, how Gensler’s scale can help address big challenges, and the power of co-leadership.
Fast Company
February 24, 2024
Bloomberg BusinessWeek Hosted an On-Air Segment With Gensler Global Co-Chairs Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins
Gensler’s Global Co-Chairs discussed their new book, “Design for a Radically Changing World,” and the importance of shaping cities for resilience and equity.
Bloomberg
February 14, 2024
Gensler Announces Book Launch “Design for a Radically Changing World”
Explore new insights from Global Co-Chairs Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins on the role of design in transforming global challenges into opportunities for positive change.
February 13, 2024
10 Reasons Why Designers Can Be Leaders Who Make a Difference
Fast Company excerpted 10 big ideas for how designers can influence social and racial justice featured in “Design for a Radically Changing World,” a new book by Gensler Global Co-Chairs Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins.
Fast Company
February 13, 2024
Combatting the Crisis Multiplier Through Design
NPR’s Science Friday hosted a conversation with Gensler Global Co-Chairs Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins about their new book and how design can help communities adapt to global crises and develop innovative solutions to address climate change.
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February 09, 2024
The Daily Creative Explores Creativity Through the Lens of Interconnectedness
Global Co-Chairs Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins join a podcast to discuss Gensler’s strategies for navigating the complexity of interconnections and cultivating creativity in the face of uncertainty.
The Daily Creative
February 05, 2024
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