From community visioning to single family homes and amenities, these nationally recognized projects showcase the power of purposeful, people‑centered design at 2026's The Nationals and Best in American Living Awards.
Traditional conferences talk at you. Experience Innovation creates dialogue. Chris Moore, Brian Ryckman, and Whitney Summers break down what makes this kind of event so unique, and and why removing real stakes transforms adversaries into collaborators.
The most revealing design conversations happen when theoretical possibilities give way to actual constraints. Two breakout groups lead by Joe Stryker and Dave Williams at Experience Innovation 2025 tackled dramatically different multifamily scenarios—from 55+ active adult communities near major employers to university-adjacent housing with zero parking minimums.
Innovation emerges through real dialogue and applied problem-solving. At Experience Innovation 2025, cross-disciplinary teams—including DTJ's Joe Stryker, Dave Williams, and Bill Campie—tackled multifamily challenges, revealing diverse perspectives on shared constraints.