The AIA Las Vegas UNLV School of Architecture Committee proudly presents its Annual High School Design Competition — a celebration of creativity, innovation, and the next generation of design talent shaping the Las Vegas community.
Las Vegas is at an inflection point. As water scarcity intensifies and design standards evolve, the case for native and regionally adaptive landscaping has never been stronger — yet barriers in procurement, policy, and perception continue to slow adoption. This panel brings together leading voices across design, horticulture, policy, and practice to explore what it truly means to design with the Mojave, not against it.
