AIA/APA Credits available! MAS is pleased to announce that architects and planners can earn continuing education credits at the Conference on Preservation and Climate Change in New York City. Architects can earn 6.0 sustainable design credits, thereby fulfilling a year’s requirements from the AIA. Attendant’s will also earn 6.0 Learning Unit credits and 6.0 Health, Safety and Welfare credits.
APA New York Metro Chapter is currently seeking Certification Maintenance credits for this event.
Panel Preview: High-Performance Preservation Retrofits
At the Conference on Preservation and Climate Change in NYC, we will explore how to improve the efficiency of historic and landmark buildings. In the panel discussion “Case Studies in High-Performance Preservation Retrofits,” moderated by Judith Saltzman of Li/Saltzman Architects, four speakers will present case studies highlighting the best practices in preservation and energy efficiency. Click here to read about the speakers and the case studies they will present.
Conference Keynote Speakers
Three prominent keynote speakers, UNESCO’S Rochelle Roca Hachem, Emily Wadhams and David Bragdon, will address preservation and sustainability issues from international, national and city perspectives at MAS’ Conference on Preservation and Climate Change in New York City. Click here for more information.
Conference Tours
MAS is offering three tours after the Conference on Preservation and Climate Change, ranging from an estate built by John D. Rockefeller to apartment houses on the Lower East Side. These tours are a chance to see what can be done to historic sites to move towards greater sustainability. Click here for more information.
Conference Agenda
On Saturday, October 16th, 2010 policy-makers, architects, environmentalists, planners, preservationists and others will gather at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation to explore how preservation can be integrated into New York City’s climate change, green building and sustainability agendas, and how old buildings can contribute to a sustainable future. Click here for a complete conference agenda.
Campaign for Preservation and Climate Change Advisory Committee
MAS has launched a campaign to promote the positive environmental benefits of preserving and improving the efficiency of New York’s older and historic buildings. Earlier this year, MAS hosted eight roundtable discussions on a range of subjects with an interdisciplinary group of experts. Click here to learn more abut the roundtables and see who is on the Advisory Committee.
