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Preserving Modernism in a Green World
June 30, 2008
A moderated panel discussion featuring a preservationist, sustainability expert, and an architect who will consider the situations when preservation and sustainability meet--or don't meet--in the preservation of iconic buildings of the modern era.
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Philadelphia’s Central Delaware Riverfront Vision Plan
Smart Growth
May 14, 2008
Harris M. Steinberg, FAIA, executive director of Penn Praxis, presents his involvement in redeveloping a seven-mile stretch of the blighted and inaccessible Philadelphia waterfront.
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Witold Rybczynski
Charles H. Atherton Memorial Lecture
May 13, 2008
Witold Rybczynski explores the historical context of height limits across the country and offers thoughts on the future of D.C.’s skyline. To view the associated PowerPoint presentation go to: http://www.nationalbuildingmuseum.net/pdf/VerticalDimension_witoldryb_51308.pdf.
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Mario Botta
Spotlight on Design
April 29, 2008
The buildings of Swiss architect Mario Botta emphasize craftsmanship and geometric order. Through an interpreter, he will discuss his more than 30-year career designing buildings. Spotlight on Design is sponsored by Lafarge, the world leader in construction materials, with additional support from the American Institute of Architects.
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Celebrating 10 Years of the Smart Growth Speaker Series
Smart Growth
April 23, 2008
Harriet Tregoning, director of DC's Office of Planning, celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Smart Growth Speaker Series with a discussion about the evolution of the smart growth movement and the current and future implementation of smart growth principles locally and nationally.
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Planning for a Chinese Century
For the Greener Good
April 22, 2008
Investigate China’s plans for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, and the tension between cultural preservation and the creation of new “green” buildings.
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Revitalizing Urban Neighborhoods
Smart Growth
March 26, 2008
Jair Lynch, president and CEO of the Jair Lynch Company, presents his firm's experience applying smart growth techniques to revitalize urban neighborhoods in Washington, DC.
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Challenging the Paradigm: A Conversation with Three Women Deans of Architecture
Women of Architecture
March 10, 2008
In a conversation moderated by Wanda Bubriski, Director of the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation, the Deans will discuss their careers in architecture and their current leadership positions in architectural education,and their roles in shaping architecture’s future.
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Thomas Phifer
Spotlight on Design
March 7, 2008
Thomas Phifer, AIA, principal of New York-based firm Thomas Phifer and Partners, discusses how his work is expanding the traditional role of the architect and his firm’s close collaboration with other professionals.
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What Makes Great Streets?
D.C. Builds
February 28, 2008
Panelists Petronella Muraya, professor of Georgraphy, Howard University; Darrel Ruppeteau, Rippeteau Architects PC; Emeka C. Moneme, director, District Department of Transportation; and Joe Englert, DC nightclub impresario, discuss the essential components necessary to create vibrant, livable streets in Washington, DC.
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