Last month, Toronto’s Evergreen Brick Works became a global hub of sustainable design thinking. From architects and urban planners to industrial designers, activists, fabricators and civic leaders, AZURE’s second annual Human/Nature conference brought together a wealth of thinkers and innovators, sharing proven approaches to nurturing more resilient — and more equitable — planetary life. And like last year’s inaugural edition, the conference yielded a wealth of inspiration.

Click "Read More" below for AZURE's round up of 11 first impressions that are already shaping our thinking for 2026 and beyond.