It is an honor to be the 2018 Chair of the Historic Resources Committee. The Historic Resources Committee has a history of great leadership. I would like to offer thanks to Wendy Hillis, AIA, our 2017 Chair, for her great leadership over the past year, as well as our current committee and sub-committee members. I am also indebted to the past chairs that have provided leadership for this committee–Payton Hall, Ashley Wilson, and Karl Stumpf. I have enjoyed getting to know them and working side by side.
I am looking forward to working with the committee, our various sub-committees and all of you to develop programs, engage in outreach with allied organizations and promote the work we all care about involving our historic resources. It is through engaged committees that organizations thrive and do great things.
Our newsletters contain a wealth of information on related activities and the work that the HRC does on your behalf. We always welcome hearing from you as we all explore reuse of our historic and existing resources.
The time around the
AIA Conference on Architecture is always the busiest time of year for the HRC. This year’s conference is filled with educational sessions and workshops and numerous New York City tours. Also, please don’t miss out on our
HRC Lunch on Thursday, June 21, 2018. New York-based architectural historian, Francis Morrone will speak on New York City’s Built History and Preservation. The Lunch Venue will be the historic National Arts Club–a National Historic Landmark. Tours of the private club will be available.
We always have opportunities for you to become involved in the work of the HRC including competitions, volunteer activities, educational and training and sponsorship. In particular, the HRC newsletter committee
would like your thoughts on the content we are producing and sharing. Please reach out to myself or any HRC member if you have any questions, comments or would like to discuss how you can help the AIA promote the work of preservation architects and the preservation community in general.
Michael Bjornberg, FAIA
2018 Chair, AIA Historic Resources Committee