17 September 2024
Mithun Varghese Discusses Ethical Architecture at MEAEC BuildTechXchange 2024
On Day 1 of the MEAEC BuildTechXchange 2024, Mithun Varghese, Director at LWK + PARTNERS, participated in an insightful panel discussion titled Building with Purpose: The Role of Ethics in Architecture and Design. The summit, held on September 17th, brought together leading professionals from the architecture and construction industries to explore how ethical considerations are reshaping the future of design.
Moderated by Marwan Houry , the session focused on the ethical dimensions that influence architectural decisions and how architects balance aesthetics, functionality, and social responsibility in their designs. Mithun, alongside esteemed colleagues from Godwin Austen Johnson and Innovo, delved into innovative solutions that professionals are employing to design spaces with integrity and sustainability at their core.
The panel explored critical topics, such as how architects can incorporate ethics into the very foundation of their designs, the challenges faced by industry professionals, and the role that emerging technologies play in creating environments that align with both ethical values and modern needs.
Mithun shared real-world examples from LWK + PARTNERS’ extensive portfolio, illustrating how the firm integrates ethical considerations into its projects, ensuring that spaces reflect not just functional and aesthetic goals, but also contribute to social and environmental well-being. As Saudi Arabia and the region continue to expand, these values are becoming ever more critical in creating urban environments that serve future generations responsibly.
LWK + PARTNERS remains at the forefront of conversations around ethical architecture, ensuring that the projects we deliver are grounded in sustainable and responsible practices that resonate with cultural integrity and technological advancement.
