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WiSED

Women in Sustainable Environment & Design 

Redesigning the future. Women-led. Unstoppable.

Co-Design Café:

PLAY. THINK. DESIGN.

We’re taking our “What If” ideas to the next level — turning imagination into tangible steps for action. Join us for an evening of creativity, collaboration, and community-led design.

Friday, December 12 | 6–8 PM

Doors Open - 5:30 PM
📍 In-person · Midtown Toronto (Yonge–Eglinton)
🎟 Limited seats


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  • Let the Story Emerge!

    December 12, 2025

    6:00-8:00PM

    In-person · Midtown Toronto

    WISED December : Co-Design Cafe: Narrative & Meaning

    Story Constellation (Dixit Edition)

    A calm, creative workshop using Dixit cards to uncover the story behind your climate or design idea. You’ll build a simple Story Constellation, create an essence symbol, and leave with a clear narrative to carry into January’s strategy session.

    No prep or experience needed.
    Women and gender-diverse professionals welcome.

  • Map the Forces Ahead.

    Friday January 16, 2026

    6:00-8:00PM

    Location: TBD
    (Will be confirmed closer to the date.)

    WiSED January - Strategy & Forces

    January is where your idea gains direction.
    We look at the forces shaping it — the pressures, supports, patterns, and dynamics that help an idea grow or hold it back.
    It’s a practical, grounded session that turns December’s meaning into a strategy you can actually act on.

    No prep or experience needed.
    Women and gender-diverse professionals welcome.

  • Break the Hidden Patterns.

    Friday February 13, 2026

    6:00-8:00PM

    Location: TBD
    (Will be confirmed closer to the date.)

    WiSED February - Constraints & Barriers

    February is where we look at what’s getting in the way.
    We surface the barriers, constraints, and hidden patterns that slow an idea down — and we identify the openings that can move it forward.
    It’s an honest, practical session that turns obstacles into clarity.

    No prep or experience needed.
    Women and gender-diverse professionals welcome.

Who we are

WiSED empowers women across architecture, engineering, and design to lead the climate conversation - and take action in their own hands.

We’re a social enterprise building a new generation of climate leaders — women who combine creativity, technical expertise, and community insight to drive change from the ground up.

Our mission is simple: equip, connect, and amplify women shaping a more equitable, resilient, and regenerative future.

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What we do

  • Collaboration Labs
    Spaces where women from design, policy, and engineering co-create climate solutions — from resilient housing to circular building materials.

  • Mentorship Circles
    Small-group coaching that builds confidence, leadership, and visibility for women driving sustainability initiatives.

  • Community Projects
    Hands-on action that translates ideas into measurable results — such as net-zero retrofits, waste-to-decor workshops, and community literacy kits.

  • Advocacy & Storytelling
    We amplify the stories and successes of women changing how the built environment responds to climate challenges.

Our values

Collaboration, innovation, equity, resilience, and bold leadership.

Our impact

From low-carbon buildings to connected communities, we design solutions that are as inclusive as they are sustainable.

Why it matters

The most powerful structures we build aren’t just physical - they’re communities driven by purpose and diversity.

Contact us

Interested in working together? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!

email: hello@wised.ca I snigdha.bera@wised.ca

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