Register Now for DesignDC 2015, brought to you by AIA|DC, September 23-25 at the Washington Convention Center. APT DC is proud to be a supporting organization for this local event, the only conference focused on the unique built environment of Metropolitan Washington.
There is so much history in DC's buildings. As we design new spaces, it is crucial to preserve the cultural history and historic materials that make our city and region unique. DesignDC's continuing education courses will cover a variety of historic preservation topics. Join us for these sessions and more!
Lincoln Reconstructed: The Role of Historic Preservation in Reclaiming Abraham Lincoln’s Washington will focus on five historic preservation projects that have been undertaken to reclaim and reposition historic sites for a contemporary audience. 1.5 AIA LUs; 1.5 AICP CM credits; 1.5 LACES CEUs
Explore the components and assembly of brick building envelopes and the astounding design possibilities inherent in Brick: Common Material, Extraordinary Opportunities. 1.5 AIA LUs; 0.1 IDCEC CEUs
Get an overview of the motivations, considerations, design, structural engineering, maintenance, and project outcomes for green roof design in Getting to the Root of Green Roofs: New Construction and Retrofits. 1.5 AIA HSW|LUs; 1.5 GBCI CE hours (self-report); 1.5 LACES HSW|CEUs
Pairing Historic Tax Credits with Low-Income Tax Credits in Washington, DC highlights the challenges and benefits for a single project by looking into the House of Lebanon case study.1.5 AIA LUs; 1.5 AICP CM credits
Pedestrian Mall: A Revitalization from the Ground Up will review key components of the redesign of the site in Winchester, VA including complete utility and storm water replacement, and the addition of monumental gateways, lighting, plantings, and more. 1.5 AIA LUs; 1.5 LACES CEUs
You can also learn what constitutes a true Washington building in Beyond the Box: Washington’s Mid-Rise Architecture. 1.5 AIA LUs
Visit the DesignDC 2015 event page to learn more and to register.
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Ronda Bernstein
Historical Consultant
APT WASHINGTON CHAPTER INCORPORATED
Washington DC
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