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SUMMARY:A Conversation with the African Diaspora (Morgan State)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by: Coleman A. Jordan [ebo]\, Morgan State University of Architecture & Planning\nWhen: Tuesday 17 August 2021\nTime: 18:00 GMT+2 Italy (12:00 noon EDT New York)\nConnect to:\nhttps://youtube.com/c/EuropeanCulturalCentreItaly \nWhile protesting segregation of schools in the twentieth century in the US of A\, the Historically Black Colleges and Universities [HBCUs] carried out the agenda of educating Black minds with open doors to all. We the 7\, are the seven HBCU schools with architecture programs. Student projects from all seven US universities and Luciada University in Angola are on exhibit in Venice\, Italy at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2021: How will We Live Together?. On Tuesday\, August 17th\, 10 professionals and academics will speak on a panel to the\nadvancement of those in architecture of African\, African desendants\, and all minorities. How can a stronger tie to the African continent assist architectural praxis and theory in moving forward? ArchiAfrika has been engaged for years in creating a bridge between African Architecture discourse for decades. The current HBCU exhibition is a continuation of this exploration and connection to reinvigorate a Pan African context. Prof. coleman a. jordan [ebo] and Joe Osae-Addo have over the past 2 years collaborated on a lecture series to begin this conversation. This exhibition is an attempt to contextualise HBCU origins for a mandate within the Civil Rights movement in the USA and beyond. \nJoin our conversation to push the agenda of equity and empowerment in architecture.\nA Conversation with the African Diaspora\, is an opportunity to expand our voice on the global stage of architecture and celebrate our Pan African connection. 
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/a-conversation-with-the-african-diaspora-morgan-state/
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T141913Z
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SUMMARY:Accelerated Bridge Construction Using Precast Concrete (SEI Maryland)
DESCRIPTION:Receive (1.0) PDH / AIA LU \nSince its introduction in the United States in 1949\, precast\, prestressed concrete has rapidly become the preferred composite material for bridge design and construction as well as many other transportation-related projects. Today\, it remains the solution of choice for transportation agencies and their designers across the country. This growth came\, and will continue to come\, from the commitment of precast producers to develop\, improve\, and implement advanced materials\, products\, and technology all aimed at enhancing the performance of bridges and transportation structures. Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) is a unique approach to project planning\, material acquisition\, and on-site work for bridge construction\, rehabilitation\, and replacement. A trusted method that professionals all over the world have employed for more than twenty years\, ABC uses prefabricated road and bridge elements to support cost-effective and fast project completion. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/accelerated-bridge-construction-using-precast-concrete/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Partner Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210630T195106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T154821Z
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SUMMARY:The 21st Annual Employment Webinar (Terrence M. McShane\, Esquire)
DESCRIPTION:1.o AIA LU available  \nThis course is the 21st Annual Employment Seminar/Webinar covering developments in Employment law over the past year from the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the ADA to Workplace Violence\, Sexual Harassment and COVID-19 in the Workplace. Attendees will learn how their firms can better manage their risk to avoid employment disputes. Please join us! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/the-21st-annual-employment-webinar-terrence-m-mcshane-esquire/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Partner Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210616T163452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T172221Z
UID:27224-1627290000-1627295400@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:GBC 2021 TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Greater Baltimore Committee for a panel discussion on current transportation and infrastructure policies and programs. \nPanelists: \n\nSenator Ben Cardin\, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure — Cardin will discuss President Biden’s infrastructure package.\nSecretary Greg Slater\, Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) — Slater will discuss potential programs that could qualify for funding in the state and region\, including highways\, bridges\, transit\, airport and ports.\nDirector Kenrick “Rick” M. Gordon\, head of Maryland’s Office of Statewide Broadband — Gordon will discuss all the potential investments and/or plans for investments for broadband using state and federal dollars.\n\nA question-and-answer session will follow the discussion. Please submit questions in advance using the registration form. \nEvent details: \nWhen: Monday\, July 26\, 2021; 9-10:30 a.m. \nWhere: Virtual Event via Zoom \n*A personal\, one-time link to join the event will be sent out via email to all registrants prior to the event. \n(If you do not receive your link by 6 p.m. July 23\, please contact Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org.) \nCost: GBC members: $35\, non-members: $50 \nA 72-hour cancellation notice is required for refund. Contact Karen Parrish at karenp@gbc.org. \nFor event and sponsorship information\, contact Lisa Byrd\, Director of Events and Business Development\, at lisab@gbc.org. \nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/gbc-2021-transportation-infrastructure-summit/
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210707T172017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210707T172043Z
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SUMMARY:Resilience & Adaptation - #2 AIA U Live Action for Climate Action Series (AIA Chesapeake Bay)
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to integrate resilience into the design services your firm offers? This detailed and interactive course introduces resilience and adaptation foundations\, including history and evolution\, and offers key data points that will help you develop as a knowledgeable resource on the topic\, support your efforts to integrate resilient design services into your firm and be equipped to participate in local and national resilience conversations and efforts. \nThis course is the first of the American Institute of Architects’ “Resilience and Adaptation” Online Series\, a multi-course series that provides you with the tools and knowledge you need to design for resilience. Take all of the courses in this series to earn a certificate of completion. \nLearning Objectives – \n\nDescribe shocks and stresses most critical to the built environment and the important role of architects in protecting people and property.\nExplain the performance attributes of hazard mitigation\, resilience\, and adaptation as different approaches to address shocks and stresses in the built environment.\nDiscuss the qualities and characteristics of resilient and adaptable design strategies.\nDescribe different roles and responsibilities for architects forwarding resilience goals.\n\nCourse Facilitators – \nTom Liebel\, Vice President Moseley Architects \nBryna Dunn\, Director of Sustainability\, Planning & Design Moseley Architects \n1 LU pending AIA approval. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/resilience-adaptation-2-aia-u-live-action-for-climate-action-series-aia-chesapeake-bay/
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210622T145920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T150817Z
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SUMMARY:Architectural & Design Workshop (Schluter Systems)
DESCRIPTION:This architectural and commercial workshop will discuss the challenges faced with traditional floor\, wall\, and shower applications. New technologies will be presented to address these issues and improve installations and specifications. Participants will also experience a live demonstration involving Schluter educators and managers along with local contractors/installers. \nAgenda\nWednesday\, July 21\n8:00am – 9:00am – Breakfast\n9:00am – 12:00pm – Presentation & Demonstration\n12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch\n1:00pm – 5:00pm – Presentation & Demonstration \nThursday\, July 22\n7:00am – 8:00am – Breakfast\n8:00am – 12:00pm – Presentation & Demonstration\n12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch\n1:00pm – 3:00pm – Presentation & Demonstratio \nJuly 21 – 22\, 2021\nRaleigh\, NC\nHilton Raleigh North Hills\n3415 Wake Forest Road\, Raleigh\, NC 27609 \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/architectural-design-workshop-schluter-systems/
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210722
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210609T162802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T162802Z
UID:27183-1626652800-1626911999@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:Project Pipeline Program 2021 (NOMA)
DESCRIPTION:Project Pipeline is a National Initiative established in 2006 by The National Organization of Minority Architects.\nProject Pipeline Program is hosted nation-wide\, has taught thousands of students\, over many hours through the endless efforts of volunteer mentors\, and sponsors. Students are introduced to the people\, professions\, and ideas that make up the architecture and design profession. The five (5) day camp offers students with varied skills levels and interests to work both individually and collaboratively through a virtual environment to address community focused issues through creativity and design innovation. Pipeline students are asked to think creatively about the spaces around them and are given the opportunity to investigate how they can best influence those spaces. Each day consists of various hands-on activities and learning sessions designed to encourage students to synthesize and interpret new information as they design a new building for their city to engage with. By the end of camp\, Pipeline students would have created the building that would fit within their city blocks for a better city and designed a community that reflects their academic\, cultural\, and design interests! \nThere is a pro-rated $25 registration fee to cover T-shirts\, build kits\, technology\, and supplies. \nLearn More & Register Here
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/project-pipeline-program-2021-noma/
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210622T150304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T150923Z
UID:27275-1626251400-1626283800@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:Architectural & Design Workshop (Schluter Systems)
DESCRIPTION:This architectural and commercial workshop will discuss the challenges faced with traditional floor\, wall and shower applications. New technologies will be presented to address these issues and improve installations and specifications. Participants will also experience a live demonstration involving Schluter educators and managers along with local contractors/installers. \nJuly 14 – 15\, 2021\nCharlotte\, NC\nEmbassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte/Ayrsley\n1917 Ayrsley Town Blvd\, Charlotte\, NC 28273 \nAgenda\nWednesday\, July 14\n8:00am – 9:00am – Breakfast\n9:00am – 12:00pm – Presentation & Demonstration\n12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch\n1:00pm – 5:00pm – Presentation & Demonstration\n6:00pm – Dinner \nThursday\, July 15\n7:00am – 8:00am – Breakfast\n8:00am – 12:00pm – Presentation & Demonstration\n12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch\n1:00pm – 3:00pm – Presentation & Demonstration \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/architectural-design-workshop-schluter-systems-2/
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210609T163101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T163116Z
UID:27185-1624554000-1624564800@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:Bromo Art Walk (Bromo Arts District/Downtown Partnership)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unguided tour of some of the best spots in Bromo! \nAbout this event\nTheaters\, galleries\, studios\, and more open for an art-filled evening of performances and exhibitions in the Bromo Arts District. Create your own tour and visit the participating creative groups. A map and additional details coming soon. This event is free\, but register for a ticket to get event updates. \n  \nArena Players \nBaltimore Jazz Alliance \nBlakwater Production House \nBromo Seltzer Arts Tower \nCurrent Space \nE. Brady Robinson Photography \nEubie Blake Cultural Center \nFluid Movement \nFour Ten Lofts Gallery \nThe Hippodrome Theatre \nKelly L. Walker Art \nKeur Khaleyi African Dance Company \nLe Mondo \nMaryland Art Place \nSense of Press \nThis programming was made possible by the Maryland State Arts Council\, the City of Baltimore\, and Downtown Partnership of Baltimore. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/bromo-art-walk/
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210617T135900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T135946Z
UID:27234-1624302000-1624311000@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:Summer Design Soirée Post Solstice Emergence (T3xture Archizine/RM Sovich Architecture Studios)
DESCRIPTION:Event: Come for a Summer Design Soirée Post Solstice Emergence on Monday\, June 21\, 2021 @ 7:00-9:30pm. Bring creative works to share & discuss. Portable easel\, screen\, and projector provided. Contributions of festive food and drink always appreciated. \nOur hosts for the evening are Randy Sovich\, AIA and Craig Purcell\, AIA – founding editors of T3xture Archizine. In addition to their work\, Yuriy Zadorozhnyy’s mixed media and Janet Jeffers’ recent photography will be presented as well as any others who care to share. \nTime to emerge from our cocoons and kickstart that collective creative spirit! Please let us know if you will be attending so we can have sufficient seating on hand. \nLocation: Under the Open Air Pavilion in Cross Keys Village Center‘s Courtyard at 5100 Falls Rd\, Baltimore\, MD 21210 (See map below) \nRain location: RM Sovich Architecture Studios at 1 Village Square Suite 175 in the Village of Cross Keys. \nAny questions: Email baltimoredesignsoiree@gmail.com or Contact Randy at 410.303.2080. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/summer-design-soiree-post-solstice-emergence-t3xture-archizine-rm-sovich-architecture-studios/
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210506T125912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T125912Z
UID:27019-1622017800-1622021400@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:Designing the Future (Baltimore Design School)
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to seeing you for a morning of connection\, powerful stories\, and even more information about BDS’s programs\, services\, and initiatives that are touching and transforming lives every day. The event’s proceeds will benefit our efforts to develop the whole child\, expand the diversity of the design professions\, and foster creativity\, critical thinking\, and design skills. \nIf you have questions\, contact Dr. Marsha Koger at drkoger@baltimoredesignschool.com \nLearn more
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/designing-the-future-baltimore-design-school/
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210529
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210510T194313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T194313Z
UID:27030-1621900800-1622246399@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:Architectural Workshop (Schluter Systems)
DESCRIPTION:Architectural Workshop \n– Next Generation and Curbless Shower applications – Includes 4 AIA/IDCEC approved presentations (total of 6 LU’s)\n– Overview of specification tools for Schluter®-Systems products \nThis architectural & commercial workshop will discuss the challenges faced with traditional floor\, wall and shower\napplications. New technologies will be presented to address these issues and improve installation & specifications. \nSchluter Systems Dallas-Fort Worth\n17505 Interstate Hwy 35 W\, Northlake\, TX 76262\nHotel Accommodations:\nHotel Vin\, Autograph Collection\n215 East Dallas Road\, Grapevine\, TX 76051 \nINCLUDES\n• 2 days of training\, seminars\, and demos\n• Activity Pending\n• Hotel\n• Meals\n• Great\nNetworking\nOpportunities \n*All accommodations are compliments of Schluter Systems* \nItinerary \n• May 25: Arrival Night & Dinner \n• May 26 & 27: Seminars & Demos\, Dinner \n• May 28: Departure Day \nRegister at SchluterEvents.com using invite code: 21DTXMAY25\nRSVP by Friday May 7\, 202\n1\n**Space is Limited**\nThis workshop will be held in accordance with all applicable COVID-19 health and safety standards. Schluter staff and\nevent attendees must comply with all applicable laws\, ordinances\, and rules in place at the time of the event
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/architectural-workshop-schluter-systems-2/
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210518T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210408T165151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T165151Z
UID:26872-1621339200-1621342800@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Tour of The  Tremco Sustainable Building Solutions Test Facility
DESCRIPTION:Join BEC Baltimore & AIA Baltimore for an inside look at Tremco’s state-of-the-art sustainable building solutions test facility…\n\n\nTremco’s Sustainable Building Solutions Test Facility offers a unique educational opportunity — In addition to mitigating risk for your clients by testing systems for performance and compatibility\, Tremco’s facility has helped third party labs and consultants understand the limitations of various systems\, and learn proper application techniques to ensure optimal performance in adverse environmental conditions. \nThe Tour Will Include: \n• A personalized tour of the Sustainable Building Solutions Test Facility\, including our brand new Thermal Environmental Chamber \n• 1.0 LU/HSW on restoration\, stop water intrusion in your building enclosure \n• An inside view of what’s new with Tremco CPG\, which has brought together Tremco Incorporated’s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance operating divisions; Dryvit Systems\, Inc.; Nudura Inc.; Willseal; Weatherproofing Technologies\, Inc. and Weatherproofing Technologies Canada\, Inc. \n• Q&A with subject matter experts \nTours are presented by Marcy Tyler\, Director of Building Science for Tremco Incorporated. Marcy and her team lead system design\, compatibility testing and training for the whole family of Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG) companies. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/virtual-tour-of-the-tremco-sustainable-building-solutions-test-facility/
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210505
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
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SUMMARY:2021 Virtual Montgomery County Energy Summit [Montgomery County  Department of Environmental Protection &  USGBC National Capital Region]
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 8th Annual Montgomery County Energy Summit! \nDue to the COVID-19 pandemic\, the 2021 Energy Summit will take place virtually over 3 days\, May 4-6. For the past seven years and counting\, the Summit has annually offered cutting-edge education focused on the latest trends in green building\, energy efficiency\, renewable energy\, and related topics pertinent to commercial\, multifamily\, and residential projects in Montgomery County. Our target audience includes building owners\, property managers\, developers\, energy contractors\, and other sustainability professionals working in Montgomery County and the larger DMV area. The Summit will include breakout education sessions\, a keynote address\, topical networking salons\, and interactive brown bag lunches. All education sessions will be approved for GBCI and AIA continuing education credits. \nThe theme for 2021 is “Resiliency\, from Building to Community.” We will explore strategies\, technologies\, and case studies focused on enhancing the resiliency of the commercial\, multifamily\, and residential built environment. Not only must we adapt to changing climate hazards in our buildings\, but our economy and public health must become more resilient as well. Together\, our community can adapt and become more resilient against changes to our regional and global climate\, while striving to reach the County’s ambitious goal of zero carbon emissions by 2035. \nWhen: \nTuesday\, May 4 – 9:30 am to 4:00 pm \nWednesday\, May 5 – 9:30 am to 4:00 pm \nThursday\, May 6 – 9:30 am to 2:45 pm \n\nWhere: Online \nHosts: Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and US Green Building Council National Capital Region \nRegistration: \nEarly Bird Full Summit Pass (before 4/9) – $70 \nFull Summit Pass (after 4/9) – $85 \nMembership Special: Full Summit Pass + USGBC-NCR individual annual membership – $175 \nDay 1 Pass – $45 \nDay 2 Pass – $30 \nDay 3 Pass – $30 \nRegister at:  http://mcenergysummit.org
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/2021-virtual-montgomery-county-energy-summit-montgomery-county-department-of-environmental-protection-usgbc-national-capital-region/2021-05-04/
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210430T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210426T190617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T190617Z
UID:26971-1619787600-1619791200@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:Equity in Policy and Practice: Addressing Past Inequities in Planning for the Future (SmartGrowth)
DESCRIPTION:Equity in Policy and Practice: Addressing Past Inequities in Planning for the Future\nFriday\, April 30 at 1:00 p.m. EDT\nParticipants of the live webinar are eligible for 1.5 AICP CM credits.\nPlanning efforts are increasingly focused on the need to consider the impacts of plans on all community members\, and to plan for the future by using tools and practices that consciously avoid intentional or unintentional inequities. \nIn 2019\, the American Planning Association adopted a policy guide exclusively addressing planning for equity. The Planning for Equity Policy Guide offers a broad look at policies and approaches needed for planners\, policymakers and associated professionals to advance social equity and justice across all planning efforts. \nThe guide offers direction in key equity planning areas\, including gentrification\, community engagement\, and environmental justice. \nJoin the Maryland Department of Planning and the American Planning Association at 1 p.m. Eastern\, Friday\, April 30\, as Susan Wood\, FAICP\, Jay Renkens\, AICP\, and Leigh Anne King\, AICP discuss how APA’s equity policy guide can be used and then look at how the Charlotte (NC) Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan\, scheduled for adoption this summer\, is using an equitable growth framework to shape the city’s future. \nClick here for More Information and to Register \n 
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/equity-in-policy-and-practice-addressing-past-inequities-in-planning-for-the-future-smartgrowth/
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210429T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210426T190426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T190457Z
UID:26967-1619704800-1619708400@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:What is a Walkability Study\, and Why Should You Do One? (SmartGrowth)
DESCRIPTION:What is a Walkability Study\, and Why Should You Do One?\nThursday\, April 29 at 2:00 p.m. EDT\nParticipants of the live webinar are eligible for 1.5 AICP CM credits.\nIn 2008\, Oklahoma City was named the least walkable city in the United States by a national magazine.  Mayor Mick Cornett responded by commissioning a walkability study\, a project that led to a transformation of 40 blocks of downtown streets. \nJoin the Maryland Department of Planning and the Smart Growth Network at 2 p.m. Thursday\, April 29\, as Jeff Speck\, one the nation’s leading pedestrian experts\, explains his approach in Oklahoma City and other communities\, how walkability studies are conducted\, and how local planners can work with neighborhoods\, business groups and citizens to complete similar studies of their own. \nClick here for More Information and to Register
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/what-is-a-walkability-study-and-why-should-you-do-one-smartgrowth/
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210331T212918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T153219Z
UID:26823-1619265600-1619283600@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:A Guided Tour of the JPPM Grounds (Built by Women DC)
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Saturday April 24\, 2021 @ 12:00pm & 1:00 pm: \nAttendees can continue to view the exhibit or take a guided tour \nRegister at the exhibit when you arrive to the Park. Limited to 4 family groupings each. \nLocation: Start at The Pavilion at Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum \n10515 Mackall Road\, Saint Leonard\, MD 20685 \nGPS Coordinates: Lat: 38.3985426 Long: -76.5071373 \nThe Built by Women DC exhibit (BxW DC) will be on display for a special weekend public viewing April 24-25\, 2021 in an outdoor pavilion on the grounds of the Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum (JPPM) in Leonard\, Maryland. The juried exhibit showcases 30 outstanding sites in the Washington D.C. metropolitan region\, including Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia\, where women were directly responsible for leading the design or construction of the project. \nOn Saturday\, from 11:00pm-12:00noon women design professionals will be on hand to answer questions on the exhibit and some of the projects. Starting at 12noon and 1:00pm there will be guided tours of the park grounds\, which is one of four projects in the exhibit that merited historical recognition. JPPM was once the Jefferson Patterson Estate at Point Farm\, designed by Gertrude Sawyer\, AIA (1895-1996). For over a 40-year period\, starting in 1932\, she designed or renovated over 26 farm or residential buildings on the property. The entire property is on the National Register of Historic Places. \nCome celebrate the achievement of women in the fields of architecture and construction and enjoy a Spring day in the park with its 560 scenic acres of trails and vistas along the Patuxent River.
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/a-guided-tour-of-the-jppm-grounds-built-by-women-dc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210415T165121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T165121Z
UID:26924-1619258400-1619283600@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:Discover Baltimore’s Middle Branch ( Friends of Maryland's Olmsted Parks and Landscapes)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 24 • 10am • Middle Branch Park\nReviving the importance of the Middle Branch waterfront that Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.’s report on the future park needs of the City called attention to a century ago\, the re-imagining of the Middle Branch has been underway for over a decade. \nWith the vision of creating connections to highlight this potential world-class waterfront and serve the neighborhoods of the City’s south side\, as well as the metro area as a whole\, many plans\, projects and initiatives are already in motion. \nCome and explore the area and learn more about the future plans. \nMeet at the Baltimore Rowing Club and then join us for a one mile hike through Middle Branch Park — with an option to continue all the way around the Middle Branch for anyone that’s up to the challenge (approx. six miles total). \n$15 per person. Masks and social distancing will be required. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/discover-baltimores-middle-branch-friends-of-marylands-olmsted-parks-and-landscapes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210405T145312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210405T145340Z
UID:26838-1618500600-1618506000@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:An Ecology of Equity (Morgan SA+P)
DESCRIPTION:The built environment reveals how architecture and its respective commissioned process embodies spatialized psychologies (mental perceptions and behaviour) towards the authorship of human value. All too often to the detriment of reinforcing and architecting perceptions of supremacy\, inequity\, and dehumanization. \nTransdisciplinary applications steeped in this understanding will invoke the necessary pedagogy and methodologies to interrogate/dismantle/abolish existing paradigms while co- actualizing representations of a spatialized ecology of equity. \nApril De Simone’s lecture will be followed by a panel discussion with: \n\nThijs van Spaandonk\, Dean of Urban Design\, Rotterdam Academy of Architecture and Urban Design (RAvB)\nDr. Roberto Rocco\, spatial planner and researcher at the Section of Spatial Planning and Strategy of the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)\n\nTIME & REGISTRATION\n3:30pm EDT Maryland time\, which is 21.30 CET Netherlands time. The lecture is approximately 1 hr\, followed by 30 min panel discussion and audience Q&A. \nOpen to the public. \nAdmission is free but we invite people to register using the ‘Donation Ticket’ and pay whatever you can afford\, for example $3 (€3)\, $5\, $10\, or $30. Donations go to the speaker and her organization ‘designing the WE’ to support the powerful work they do to bring positive systematic changes to the urban landscape! \nAdvance registration required. \nThe webinar will be conducted in English language. \nAbout the speaker: \nApril De Simone is a transdisciplinary design practitioner focused on the intersectionality of systems thinking human condition and design to advance equitable strategies within the built environment. Ms. De Simone explores how dominant mental models and perceptions centered on hierarchical value systems inform design outputs that perpetuate unsustainable and inequitable systemic conditions. In 2015 she co-founded designing the WE. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/an-ecology-of-equity-morgan-sap/
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210312T183354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T183354Z
UID:26578-1618315200-1618320600@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:JUSTICE\, EQUITY\, DIVERSITY\, INCLUSION: A FACILITATED DISCUSSION [VIRTUAL] (AIA Potomac Valley)
DESCRIPTION:1.5 LU/HSW \nCo-hosted by AIA Potomac Valley and AIA Northern Virginia Women in Architecture \nWithout question\, the last 12 months have challenged the nation and raised important questions about how we will be in relationship with one another as a community and a society. This directly affects architects and the design community both personally and professionally. With that in mind and to support our commitment to equity\, health\, and wellbeing\, we will host a virtual session providing an opportunity to learn about identity-based inequities\, to discuss their impacts\, and to explore what we each can do to combat oppression and injustice. \nThis session consists of a presentation from a nationally-known speaker\, strategist\, master facilitator\, and public health leader\, followed by a facilitated discussion. Attendees will gain greater understanding of\, and tools to address\, equity-based issues. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nThis session will lay a foundation and common understanding for working together with people from diverse backgrounds\, while providing an opportunity to connect meaningfully as we share perspectives\, experiences\, and hope for the future.\nParticipants will explore a common language for equity-focused work and historical context for identity-based inequities.\nAttendees will learn key concepts related to equity\, including the roles of privilege and oppression; equity\, diversity\, and inclusion; and an equity lens.\nParticipants will gain a greater understanding of the importance of equitable approaches within the context of current sociopolitical conditions\, including:\n\nHow they can apply an equity lens to policies\, programs\, and practices\nHow to apply an equity lens to decisions\, behaviors\, and actions as equitable leaders and professionals\nThe importance of intent vs. impact\nThe importance of allyship and anti-racist/”anti-ist” approaches within the context of current socio-political conditions\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/justice-equity-diversity-inclusion-a-facilitated-discussion-virtual-aia-potomac-valley/
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210412T151054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T151115Z
UID:26890-1618308000-1618333200@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:Maximizing Tile Installation with Trim Profiles (Schluter Systems)
DESCRIPTION:Manufacturers produce a variety of beautiful and durable tiles\, but the availability of coordinating trim pieces can be limited. This has led to the development of a wide range of trim profiles. This seminar will focus on how trim profiles improve the integrity of tile installations and increase the versatility of tile in various applications\, including floors\, walls\, countertops\, and more. At the end of this presentation\, the participant will be able to: 1. Identify tile trim profiles and understand their basic design and function. 2. Understand how to incorporate trim profiles into specific ceramic tile and dimension stone tile applications\, including floors\, walls\, countertops\, and more. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/maximizing-tile-installation-with-trim-profiles-schulter-systems/
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210411T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210402T151927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T151927Z
UID:26830-1618142400-1618147800@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:Good Deeds Stream Clean-Up (Friends Of The Jones Falls)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Good Deeds Day Sunday\, April 11th at 12:00 PM for a stream clean-up with the Friends Of The Jones Falls. We will work together to pick up trash and remove invasive species from the area. We will gather in the parking lot of Union Craft Brewery and then walk to the location of the clean-up. If you are looking to learn about invasive species and how to properly remove them The Friends of The Jones Falls is hosting a special presentation to get you buzzing for spring gardening and the start of our Jones Falls cleanups! If you need any accommodations to make this event accessible to you or are interested in the workshop please reach out to Harry at harry.marek@werepair.org \n*This event is capped at 25 people and masks are required* \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/good-deeds-stream-clean-up-friends-of-the-jones-falls/
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210319T204411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T204411Z
UID:26712-1617973200-1617976800@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:The Future of Mobility: What’s Next for American Cities? (Smart Growth)
DESCRIPTION:Just as increased access to cars transformed America after World War II\, the next generation of mobility innovations will reshape the future of our cities and regions. \nJoin the Maryland Department of Planning and the Congress for the New Urbanism at 1 p.m. Eastern\, Friday\, April 9\, as officials from the City of Buffalo\, New York and their planning team share the outcomes of their recent efforts to address the fundamental challenge posed by these rapid changes: how can Buffalo\, and similar cities across North America\, put mobility innovations to work and unlock a new era of opportunity\, access and equity? \nThis session will explore the recommendations developed at a community workshop and adopted by the City of Buffalo\, which propose to establish a mobility and equity innovation zone as a building block for the inclusive implementation of these new technologies. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/the-future-of-mobility-whats-next-for-american-cities-smart-growth/
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210402T151803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T151803Z
UID:26828-1617883200-1617885000@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Bay-Wise Gardening and Invasives (Friends of the Jones Falls)
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of The Jones Falls is hosting special presentation to get you buzzing for spring gardening\, and the start of our Jones Falls cleanups! Consider making a donation to the Friends of The Jones Falls to support programs like this and initiatives that steward the Jones Falls watershed. \nYou’ll learn about the top 10 alien invasives afflicting the Jones Falls watershed and how to spot and eradicate them. \nWe will be joined by master gardener Debbie Swartz. Debbie co-chairs the Bay Wise Master Gardening program in Baltimore City through the University of Maryland Extension\, and coordinates the Bay-Wise Maryland Yard Stick — the rating system for how gardens and landscapes benefit local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay. \nAnd please plan to join us for our first Jones Falls stream cleanup of the year on April 11. Details here: https://fb.me/e/11FpH3Wo8 \nBooks recommended are: Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Landscaping: Chesapeake Bay Watershed (free download) Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants\, by Douglas W. Tallamy (updated and expanded version); Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge\, and the Teachings of Plants\, by Robin Wall Kimmerer; The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel\, How They Communicate\, by Peter Wohlleben; Native Trees\, Shrubs and Vines by William Cullina \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/intro-to-bay-wise-gardening-and-invasives-friends-of-the-jones-falls/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T142000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210226T140730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T135636Z
UID:26342-1617800400-1617805200@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:Materials passports for the built environment (Morgan State/Baltimore-Rotterdam Sister City Committee)
DESCRIPTION:Madaster considers the earth as a closed system where there should not be any waste. Raw materials are limited editions and scarce. Through registration and documentation of products and materials used in the built environment\, they can be reused in a circular economy and waste can be eliminated. Marijn Emanuel will discuss: \n\nCircular building strategies and case study\nMaterials passports\nInitiatives for (inter)national guidelines and standards\nThe Madaster platform\n\nTIME & REGISTRATION\n1pm ET Maryland time\, which is 19.00 CET Netherlands time. The lecture is approximately 1 hr\, followed by 20 min panel discussion with Q&A. \nOpen to the public. Admission is free. Donations are optional; proceeds will be used for architecture education programs. \nREGISTER HERE \nAUDIENCE\nThe lecture is geared towards architects\, developers\, construction companies\, engineers\, building deconstruction companies\, and students. \nAbout the speaker\nMarijn Emanuel is one of the six founders of Madaster\, the register for materials of the built environment. Before founding and working for Madaster\, he has been an architect at the office of RAU architects in Amsterdam\, where is he still active. Currently\, he is working on the content of this platform on a daily basis. \nRecent article by Emanuel: Mind over Matter \nAbout Madaster\nThe Madaster platform was established in 2017 and went live immediately with one goal: to eliminate waste in the construction sector. The philosophy is clear. A management system that gives materials a future is desperately needed. There is a need for more insight and cooperation in order to clarify the environmental impact of materials. Risks must be reduced and business cases must be worked on to increase the value of used materials. And that starts with a first step: establishing who owns which materials. Waste is material without identity. It is time to exchange the linear economy for a circular one. Because only a circular system can eliminate waste. Moreover\, material with identity always retains its value. Madaster is neutral and independent\, but above all easy to use. The target group that can use it is quite broad: From property owners\, design teams\, app developers\, facility companies to the general public. It is available 24/7. \nVideo about Madaster platform \nAbout this lecture series\nThis lecture is one of a series of lectures in 2021 organized by Cristina Murphy\, Assistant Professor at Morgan State University School of Architecture + Planning (MSU SA+P)\, with assistance from Baltimore-Rotterdam Sister City Committee (BRSCC). The lecture series includes speakers from the U.S.A. about Baltimore’s cityscape and urban design\, and speakers from the Netherlands about innovative construction materials and circular design systems such as reuse\, remanufacturing\, and recycling in the built environment. Special thanks to Jeremiah Ekoja\, Graduate Assistant at MSU SA+P\, for his help with coordinating the lecture series. \nSee other lectures in this series
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/materials-passports-for-the-built-environment-morgan-state-baltimore-rotterdam-sister-city-committee/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210330T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210319T204233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T204233Z
UID:26710-1617109200-1617112800@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:Replenish: Supporting the Virtuous Cycle of Water and Prosperity (Smart Growth)
DESCRIPTION:Humans have long disrupted the natural water cycle.  Yet we continue to suffer from droughts\, floods and other disruptions despite building dams and levees and completing other feats of engineering. \nWhat if\, instead of further disrupting the water cycle\, we sought to repair and replenish it? \nJoin the Maryland Department of Planning and the Smart Growth Network at 1 p.m. Eastern\, Tuesday\, March 30\, as Sandra Postel\, one of the world’s foremost freshwater experts\, explores projects and approaches worldwide that work with nature’s rhythms to safeguard drinking water\, reduce polluted runoff\, replenish depleted rivers and aquifers\, and capture rainwater to curb urban flooding. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/replenish-supporting-the-virtuous-cycle-of-water-and-prosperity-smart-growth/
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210319T203856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T204130Z
UID:26708-1616763600-1616767200@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:Gray to Green Communities: Addressing Affordable Housing and Sustainability (Smart Growth)
DESCRIPTION:Communities are facing the twin challenges of creating affordable housing while also addressing climate issues.  How can we move from a “gray” housing model to a “green” one that addresses the health and well-being of residents\, communities and the world at large? \nJoin the Maryland Department of Planning and the Smart Growth Network at 1 p.m. Eastern\, Friday\, March 26\, as Dana Bourland shares her experience creating the first standard for green affordable housing that is designed to deliver measurable health\, economic and environmental benefits. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/gray-to-green-communities-addressing-affordable-housing-and-sustainability-smart-growth/
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210319T144043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T144043Z
UID:26700-1616590800-1616596200@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:Not Nontraditional: Women In The Building Trades (Preservation Maryland)
DESCRIPTION:According to the Department of Labor\, construction is a “nontraditional” career field for women because they account for fewer than 25% of the registered workforce. The term “nontraditional”\, however\, implies that women did not and do not traditionally participate in construction work. This is inaccurate. This misconception erases women’s contribution to historic structures and disservices present-day women working in building trades. This webinar will delve into women’s roles in construction\, historically and today. \n  \nSpeakers: \n\nShelley E. Roff\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, College of Architecture\, Construction and Planning\, University of Texas at San Antonio\nLisa Sasser\, Principal\, Quid Tum Historic Structures Consulting\nAmy McCauley\, Preservation Joiner\, George Washington’s Mount Vernon\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/not-nontraditional-women-in-the-building-trades-preservation-maryland/
CATEGORIES:Partner Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T142000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210226T140854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T140854Z
UID:26344-1615986000-1615990800@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:Applying circular economy principles to the built environment (Morgan State/Baltimore-Rotterdam Sister City Committee)
DESCRIPTION:The general concepts of the circular economy are widely agreed upon: material reuse and refurbishment leading to zero waste and lower environmental degradation\, but what does that mean for buildings and campuses\, architects and developers? This talk will walk through the practical applications of circular economy principles in the built environment – at every level from design to deconstruction and at every scale from building to region/nation. We will cover topics from urban mining to circular building design and circularity in neighborhood development. \nRelated article from Metabolic: Urban Mining and Circular Construction \nTIME & REGISTRATION\n1pm ET Maryland time\, which is 19.00 CET Netherlands time. The lecture is approximately 1 hr\, followed by 20 min panel discussion with Q&A. \nOpen to the public. Admission is free. Donations are optional; proceeds will be used for architecture education programs. \nREGISTER HERE \nAUDIENCE\nThe lecture is geared towards architects\, developers\, construction companies\, engineers\, building deconstruction companies\, and students. \nAbout the speakers\nNico Schouten works as a Green Building Consultant at Metabolic where he helps governments\, architects and developers make their projects more sustainable. Here he focuses on the building phase (weighing different types of embodied impacts and the impact of design interventions) as well as the use phase and how to create incentives for the users of the building to behave more sustainably. While studying Architecture at TU Delft\, Nico became interested in using architecture to make a more sustainable world. This led him to further research the concept of systems thinking and implementing circular strategies in his designs. After his graduation Nico worked at the AMS Institute as an in-house designer for the transformation of their office\, where he helped design a circular meeting space. He also worked at the Centre for Sustainability of the LDE alliance where he was a program manager for research projects on inclusive circular design in metropolitan areas. \nAndrew McCue is Sustainability Consultant at Metabolic. He has been involved in food and food systems for many years. Aiming to bring quality\, varied\, and sustainable food to larger populations\, he pursued work on sustainable agriculture with both soil-based and hydroponic farms. Towards the end of this period Andrew worked as a key account manager helping nascent hydroponic farms to build their businesses. Frustrated with the scale of environmental and social issues he saw in the food system\, Andrew took to the teachings of Donella Meadows and began to pursue systems thinking as a way to understand the roadblocks continually encountered in the industry. From this perspective\, it became clear that redesigning the relationship between urban regions and the food they consume was going to be key in unlocking the change needed to build a sustainable and just food system. The reputation of the Netherlands as a hub of sustainable cities and high tech agriculture\, drew Andrew to Amsterdam where he joined Metabolic as a sustainability consultant and business developer for projects in Agrifood and Circular Cities. Andrew is passionate about food and cities\, and even more so about making the connections needed to build a fundamentally sustainable\, just\, and enjoyable future. \nAbout Metabolic\nMetabolic is a consulting\, research\, and venture building firm focused on tackling global sustainability challenges and advancing a circular economy. We advise governments\, businesses\, and NGOs on how to adapt to a fast-changing global context\, while creating disruptive solutions that can dramatically shift how the economy functions. Combining systems thinking and data science\, we map and understand local and global systems to assess where to intervene for the biggest impact. \nHeadquartered in Amsterdam\, Metabolic has three core areas of operation. Our consulting arm has developed systems analyses and circular economy strategies for numerous global clients\, including WWF\, Danone\, Duracell\, and Akzo Nobel\, and city governments such as Amsterdam\, Rotterdam\, Charlotte. Our non-profit think tank works at the intersection of academic research and real-world experimentation\, advancing open-source knowledge on global sustainability issues\,\, and our venture building arm has launched spin-offs focused on the renewable energy transition\, green chemistry\, and sustainable urban development in underserved communities. \nAbout this lecture series\nThis lecture is one of a series of lectures in 2021 organized by Cristina Murphy\, Assistant Professor at Morgan State University School of Architecture + Planning (MSU SA+P)\, with assistance from Baltimore-Rotterdam Sister City Committee (BRSCC). The lecture series includes speakers from the U.S.A. about Baltimore’s cityscape and urban design\, and speakers from the Netherlands about innovative construction materials and circular design systems such as reuse\, remanufacturing\, and recycling in the built environment. Special thanks to Jeremiah Ekoja\, Graduate Assistant at MSU SA+P\, for his help with coordinating the lecture series. \nSee other lectures in this series
URL:https://www.aiabaltimore.org/event/applying-circular-economy-principles-to-the-built-environment-morgan-state-baltimore-rotterdam-sister-city-committee/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210308T142000
DTSTAMP:20260406T093225
CREATED:20210226T140519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T140604Z
UID:26339-1615208400-1615213200@www.aiabaltimore.org
SUMMARY:A vessel for change: Floating Office Rotterdam (Morgan State/Baltimore-Rotterdam Sister City Committee)
DESCRIPTION:Moored at Rijnhaven port in Rotterdam\, the Floating Office Rotterdam (FOR) for the Global Center on Adaptation is a building for a new age. Built in timber\, it’s off grid and carbon-neutral\, it will float – rather than flood – if water levels rise due to climate change. Fun as well as functional\, it also forms a key element in a newly redeveloped port environment by providing public waterside space – and even a swimming pool. Powerhouse Company designed the floating office to reflect the values of its inhabitants: the Global Center on Adaptation. This Rotterdam NGO aims at promoting planning\, investment and technology to mitigate climate change. With its own solar energy source and water-based heat-exchange system\, the Floating Office Rotterdam is completely self-sufficient. \nTIME & REGISTRATION\n1pm ET Maryland time\, which is 19.00 CET Netherlands time. The lecture is approximately 1 hr\, followed by 20 min panel discussion with Q&A. \nOpen to the public. Admission is free. Donations are optional; proceeds will be used for architecture education programs. \nREGISTER HERE \nAUDIENCE\nThe lecture is geared towards architects\, developers\, construction companies\, engineers\, and students. \nAbout the speaker\nAs associate and design director at Powerhouse Company\, Albert Takashi Richters heads the so-called pitch-team where initial design concepts are conceived ranging in scales from villas all the way up to urban strategies. In 2016 Albert joined Powerhouse Company after winning the competition for the Çanakkale broadcasting tower and visitor center in Turkey for which he was part of the collaborating design team at IND [Inter.National.Design]. \nIn his work as an architect\, Albert understands the architect’s role as one of mediation between parties. As such he has been involved in various competitions and large-scale urban strategies such as the recently presented Codrico Masterplan for the Rijnhaven in Rotterdam. A masterplan that demands a good balance between the place’s history\, the city’s needs and the developer’s requirements by means of an architectural ensemble. \nThis holistic approach is one that is carried through in the architecture projects that Albert has been worked on\, where an understanding of ambitions\, feasibility and technical solutions becomes a way to mediate between design and a project’s further development. It is here where the Floating Office Rotterdam fits in as a design that is part of larger ambitions of the city whilst being a design that requires a representative and elegant building that is efficient\, sustainable and of course\, buoyant. \nAs a TU Delft graduate Albert has been a design tutor at the TU Delft for the Chair of Complex Projects under Prof. Kees Kaan and currently is tutoring at the Rotterdam Academy of Architecture and Urban Design. \nAbout Powerhouse Company\nWe give meaning to space through profound form and function. \nWe are Powerhouse Company\, an award-winning architecture office based in Rotterdam\, the Netherlands. Our story begins in 2005. Newly founded back then\, we operated from kitchen tables in Rotterdam and Copenhagen. We have since grown into a multidisciplinary office of around 100 professionals\, with international studios in Beijing\, Oslo and Munich. Along the way we have won a number of prizes\, including the Dutch Design Award\, the Maaskant Prize and the World Architecture Festival Award. \nSome things don’t change however. We are still led by founder Nanne de Ru\, these days along with Paul Stavert\, Stijn Kemper\, Stefan Prins\, Sander Apperlo (Munich) and Johanne Borthne (Oslo). \nOur mission is to create meaningful spaces that enhance people’s lives. \nWe shape our projects through the collective intelligence of our dedicated team\, plus our in-depth research into the historical and future context. We love to be close to our clients\, thinking along with them so that we can embrace their social\, economic and sustainability goals. Our multi-disciplinary team and collaborative ethos allow us to take full responsibility for any project\, from sketch to construction. \nWe pride ourselves on the sensorial richness of our work\, which results from our constant search for the sweet spot between constraints and possibilities. This process enables us to make conscious design decisions that enhance the subconscious design experience. Our approach to function is based on our belief that every inch in and around a building should enrich the overall sensation it creates. This is how we intertwine context\, aesthetics and function. The outcome is the serene clarity that people sense in all our projects. \nWe are Powerhouse Company. We give meaning to space. \nAbout this lecture series\nThis lecture is one of a series of lectures in 2021 organized by Cristina Murphy\, Assistant Professor at Morgan State University School of Architecture + Planning (MSU SA+P)\, with assistance from Baltimore-Rotterdam Sister City Committee (BRSCC). The lecture series includes speakers from the U.S.A. about Baltimore’s cityscape and urban design\, and speakers from the Netherlands about innovative construction materials and circular design systems such as reuse\, remanufacturing\, and recycling in the built environment. Special thanks to Jeremiah Ekoja\, Graduate Assistant at MSU SA+P\, for his help with coordinating the lecture series.
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