Weaving relationships.
Finding leverage.
Transforming practice.

We're architects, designers, and built environment professionals who believe that transforming our industry requires more than technical knowledge—it demands new ways of thinking, relating, and acting.

Rarely do organizations make the space and time, or provide the support, for deeper dialogue and capacity building beyond technical application - that’s where we come in. Loom and Lever brings like-minded practitioners together to challenge inherited defaults, cultivate right relationship, and find strategic leverage points for systemic change.

In monthly zoom calls we explore topics that expand the boundaries of business as usual, establishing and strengthening a network of individual change-makers.

Why This Community

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Why This Community ✳︎

  • We need a community to reach beyond the limitations of our current system boundaries, and I'm glad I know people willing to do that reaching together!

    - Joey Shea, GenPhoenix

  • “(Laurel) pauses to engage her community, ensuring that her growth is shared growth. Her advancement truly feels like our collective advancement because she approaches everything with passion for people and community.”

    - Antonio Holguin, Acelab

  • “This is how the complex work of systems change and climate action takes form, one conversation at a time.""

    -Katherine Brekka, AIA, LEED AP, WELL AP | FM Architects

FAQs

  • Professionals questioning the dominant extractive systems we’re operating within and interested in exploring regenerative alternatives. Many of us work in the built environment industry, but that is not a requirement for participation.

    This space is for those who want to take meaningful action aligned with their values, who aren’t afraid to have courageous conversations, and want to engage regularly with a group of peers with shared values to find inspiration and accountability.

    If you are a fan of the work of Joanna Macy, Donella Meadows, Jason Hickel, John Fullerton, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Nate Hagans, or Jem Bendell, and want to explore how to bring their ideas into your daily practice — this community is for you.

  • Our community meets monthly on Zoom for an hour. Each month we identify a topic or theme for our discussion, which may be accompanied by an article, video, podcast, or some other reference that can provide helpful context for participants - though you will still be able to participate in the discussion if you haven’t reviewed the material.

  • Fill out the form below to submit your information and receive an invite to the next community call!

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