The Past is Our Future: Historic Preservation and Sustainability
December 8, 2009 |
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.
More information at http://www.preservationalliance.com/events/past_future.php
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Website:
www.preservationalliance.com/events/past_future.php |
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Location Information |
The Center for Architecture |
1218 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA |
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Contact Information |
Email:
patrick@preservationalliance.com |
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