2011 Conference Venues:

  From top left, clockwise: Washington DC's Odd Fellows Temple Buidling,
  Drawing, Courtesy of The Odd Fellows Temple Building
  New York's Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen Building;
  Boston's Exchange Building; and Philadelphia’s Ivy Hall

Sustainable Building:
Design, Craft and Tradition

Earn 10 AIA Learning Units in an intensive two-day symposium for architects, contractors, craftsmen, designers, planners, preservationists, building owners and facilities managers. Network with your peers and suppliers to collaborate on solutions for restoration, renovation and traditional building.

Conference presenters include authors, practitioners and experts who will share their hands-on experience in an interactive format. There will be meals and a reception for further informal give and take.

Here is what Attendees are saying:

“The variety of technical vs. artistic talent was great!... I really liked the new format, had better connections with the vendors and got to know fellow attendees and presenters”

“Excellent speakers, informative, engrossing topics for a room full of architects.”

“Fantastic presentation- captivating!”

“Engaging as well as ‘Big Picture’”

“Invaluable resource on renovations. I have a current client who is adding an addition, but they are very sensitive to historic structures. I have learned a great deal”

“One of the very best seminar topics I have ever experienced. A real treat and changed the way I think about design.”

“I thought the quality of the presentations was all VERY good with a nice mix and top notch presenters. I was pleasantly surprised.”