The Past is Our Future: Historic Preservation and Sustainability
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
The Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia
See the PlanPhilly coverage of this event here.
Historic preservationists, architects, designers, community development organization leaders and developers from throughout greater Philadelphia are invited to convene for this gathering that will focus on the important role of historic preservation in sustainable design. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and discuss how historic preservation can be key in sustainable design and adaptive use of older buildings. Attendees will learn about the latest developments in LEED standards, energy and building codes and their application to existing buildings.
Presenters will describe examples of local and regional projects that utilized and implemented both historic preservation and sustainable design with very successful results. Representatives from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the National Park Service and the State Historic Preservation Office, along with architects, preservationists and developers will describe the latest efforts to employ and integrate both approaches in order to create stronger projects.
View complete Agenda here. Attendance to this conference is limited to 80 people. Reservations are required.
$65 for Preservation Alliance members; $75 for general public.
Price includes continental breakfast and lunch.
Advance registration/payment required. Click here to register.
(Note to Architects: Conference attendance earns 5 AIA/CES (HSW/SD) LUs.)
In collaboration with:
The National Park Service
The National Trust for Historic Preservation
The Pennsylvania Bureau for Historic Preservation
Sponsored by:
Visit www.preservationalliance.com for more details in the coming weeks or contact Patrick Hauck, Director of Neighborhood Preservation Programs at 215.546.1146 X4 or patrick@preservationalliance.com
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