This session moves beyond static aesthetics to explore design longevity and resilience, addressing how architecture can genuinely support busy, imperfect lives over time. We will examine the critical shift from designing for single moments or fleeting trends to designing for “The Long Middle” – the decades where homes and spaces truly evolve. The discussion will focus on practical strategies for creating flexible, durable, and resourceful environments that absorb the chaos of real life, adapt to changing needs (family growth, aging), and quietly support the physical and emotional wellbeing of their inhabitants. Learn how to design spaces that are not just beautiful, but deeply and resiliently human.