SpeakerBoback Firoozbakht is a Persian-American designer and developer, currently completing his Masters of Interior Architecture, Intervention and Adaptive Reuse at the Rhode Island School of Design. He believes that the environment can influence the decisions we make and inspire us to build in certain ways. Upon completion, he plans to pursue a Masters of Real Estate Development. Subsequently, the combined knowledge of design and passion for business will result in responsible and sustainable design tactics.