Of course, as noted in greater detail in this previous post, several conferences are taking place this weekend, including the blockbuster Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference at the Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA; the American Institute of Architects Historic Resources Committee conference at PSFS/Loews Hotel in Philadelphia, PA; and the NYC Historic Districts Council Preserving the Past, Planning the Future conference at various locations in Manhattan.
Future conferences and workshops include:
- Saturday, March 24th - Association for Preservation Technology, Northeast Chapter, 2007 Annual Meeting and Symposium (details will be on the web site soon) at the First Unitarian Church in Providence, RI. Morning sessions will include "Overview of Rehabilitation in Providence," by Virginia Hesse, Rhode Island Historic Preservation and Heritage Commission; "Masonic Hall Renaissance," by Kyle C. Normandin and Lawrence Graham, Senior Associates, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc; "American Locomotive Company," Martha Werenfels, Prinicipal, Durkee, Brown, Viveiros, & Werenfels, Architects; and "Dynamo House," by Holly Grosvenor, Newport Collaborative Architects. Afternoon sessions and tours will include the APTNE Annual Meeting over lunch, a building tour of the First Unitarian Church and Meeting House by Robert O. Jones, Architectural Historian, Rhode Island Historic Preservation and Heritage Commission; and tours of Dynamo House and the Masonic Hall. The mail-in registration deadline is March 19th. For more information, check APTNE's web site or email info[AT]aptne[DOT]org.
- April 14th - 22nd Annual Rhode Island Statewide Historic Preservation Conference [click for brochure .pdf], "Something Old, Something Green," Pawtucket, RI. As noted on the Rhode Island Internet Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission's website, "This conference will demonstrate that preserving old buildings, historic downtowns, and traditional land use patterns ensures a level of land, energy, and materials consumption that is sustainable for the future. Learn how revitalizing existing transportation routes, commercial districts, and brownfields lessens our footprint on open space and greenfields. Consider traditional design practices and industrial innovations that make historic buildings responsive to the natural environment and attractive for future users." The keynote address, "Defining Green: Sustainable Design and Historic Preservation," will be given by Jean Carroon, of Goody Clancy. Among the other sessions, walking and bus tours are the following: The Greenness of Historic Preservation; Renewable Energy Resources and Historic Preservation; Back to the Future: 21st-Century Growth in 19th-century City and Town Centers; National Register: Year in Review; Looking Back, Looking Ahead: Pawtucket Forum. Check the conference brochure for many other interesting sessions. NOTE: Registration is by mail only, using the form in the conference brochure.
- June 2nd & 3rd - regional Preservation Trades Network workshop -- Casey Farm, Saunderstown, Rhode Island. This two-day event will bring together preservation tradespeople, architects, preservation organization staff members, historic property stewards, state and local government employees, preservation students, and homeowners. The event’s intent will be to promote the preservation trades, educate and create exchanges between preservation professionals through interactive demonstrations, learning sessions, and one-on-one discussions. Click on the link above for more information and a registration form.
- October 11th - October 13th - 10th Anniversary International Preservation Trades Workshop in partnership with the National Park Service's Historic Preservation Training Center in Frederick, Maryland. In addition to the demonstrations, presentations and "hands on" sessions that have been a feature of every previous IPTW, some new and exciting offerings are being planned, including a Preservation Trades Jobs Fair and other events to be announced. Click the link for more information.
