Under theme “Architecture and Alternatives,” Architectural Record’s Innovation Conference will explore the breadth and depth of architectural work, including the deployment of design thinking beyond the conventional boundaries of the field. Presenters will discuss a variety of typologies and topics, united by underlying principles of ethical place-making and the enhancement of the human experience. The speakers will describe the fundamental ideas that are essential to human-centered design and planning, and how basic concepts of quality and sustainability can be scaled up from prototypical, smaller projects to large schemes for infrastructure; urban designs; public buildings; and the restoration of historic sites. The presentations will bring insight into forms inspired by nature and a deep understanding of how humans interact with their environments, whether urban or rural.