AIA Baltimore/Baltimore Architecture Foundation

Architecture Trivia Night
2020-08-05 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join the Baltimore Architecture Foundation and AIA Baltimore for our inaugural virtual Trivia Night!

Trivia Night will be held via Zoom. Upon registering you will receive an email confirmation and a Zoom link. If you do not receive a link, please contact ndennies@aiabalt.com.
Compete against fellow architecture lovers with questions about Baltimore architecture and history, world architecture, pop culture and architecture, Guess the Building and more.
Prizes available and bragging rights on the line.
Now including Team Play! Play as an individual or as a team. Prizes available for both the individual with the highest score and the team with the highest average score. Teams can have up to 6 players.
Featured Brewery – Union Craft
It’s not trivia night without a delicious cold beverage! For our inaugural trivia night we’ll be drinking beers from one of our favorite local breweries. Union Craft offers delivery and curbside pickup (curbside includes all Union Collective companies including Well Crafted Kitchen, Baltimore Spirits Company, Vent Coffee Roasters, Charmery Ice Cream, and Wine Collective). Pick up some brews and join in for the pre-game toast!
The winner of Architecture Trivia Night will win a $25 Union Craft gift card and a Union t-shirt.
Tickets are donation based. We encourage you to give what you can to support BAF. Your support helps us make up for lost tour and program revenue from COVID-19 and continue developing engaging programs like this!
Sponsorship
Interested in sponsoring Trivia Night? Take a look at our sponsor package and reach out to Margaret Stella at mstella@aiabalt.com.

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors:
The Know-it-All

Lighting Environtments

Quiz Master
Baltimore National Heritage Area

BAF Dead Architects Society/Baltimore Architecture Research Committee Meeting
2020-08-03 16:30 - 17:30
As part of AIA Baltimore’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this meeting will be held via tele-conference. Please contact Margaret Stella (Mstella@aiabalt.com) for access information.
At the Dead Architects’ Society quarterly get together TODAY @ 4:30 PM we are welcoming guest presenter, Joel Leininger, owner of S.J. Martenet & Co. who will show us what resources and materials they have on tap. Founded in 1849, Martenet is the oldest firm of surveyors in Maryland, and Joel has used the firm’s archives and his own hefty brain to make the Martenet website https://www.martenet.com/ the most valuable research tool there is for the development of Baltimore. Unless you have worked with Joel before, prepare to be amazed!
We will also touch on BAF’s weekly Virtual History presentations, Aug 5th Inaugural Virtual Trivia Night, October’s Doors Open Baltimore plans, and the new AIA/BAF website.

Pride of Baltimore II with Captain Jan Miles
2020-07-31 13:00 - 13:30
Learn about the history of Baltimore’s famous clipper schooners and the Pride of Baltimore II.

This program is hosted on Zoom and Facebook Live. Upon registering you will receive an email confirmation and a Zoom link. If you do not receive a link, please contact ndennies@aiabalt.com. If you do not contact us at least 1 hour prior to the start of the program, we cannot guarantee admittance.
The Baltimore Architecture Foundation (BAF) and Baltimore Heritage present a series of 30 minute live virtual tours and presentations focusing on Baltimore architecture, preservation and history.
Tickets are donation based. We encourage you to give what you can to support BAF and Baltimore Heritage. Your support helps us make up for lost tour and program revenue from COVID-19 and create more virtual programs like this.
Captain Jan Miles will be joining us from the Pride of Baltimore II to discuss the history of the Pride of Baltimore, clipper schooners and privateers, and what is happening with the ship today.
About the Presenter
Captain Miles, an Annapolis High School graduate, has been with Pride of Baltimore, Inc. since 1981, when he joined as one of three rotating captains on the original Pride of Baltimore. He was the first to sail the original Pride across the North Atlantic to Europe and was at the helm for Pride of Baltimore II’s maiden voyage in 1988. He is a tall ship master with more than 50 years of experience as a professional sailor. His voyages have included six Atlantic Ocean crossings, as well as three Pacific voyages of 5,000 miles, each taking about 25 days. He has traversed the Saint Lawrence Seaway more than a dozen times. He holds a USCG 500 Ocean Master License for Power and Sail, as well as numerous other certifications. Captain Miles has served as master or mate aboard many other vessels, including Lady Maryland, Californian, Bill of Rights, New Way, Alexandria, Brilliant, Clearwater, Elissa, Oliver Hazard Perry, and Tiare Toporo. Along the way, he also helped develop model sailing programs for youth at risk.
His accomplishments and contributions have been recognized both within and outside of the maritime community. In February 2013, Captain Miles was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award by Tall Ships America. In September 2005, he was the master aboard when Pride of Baltimore II suffered a catastrophic dismasting. As a result of the crew and trainees’ conduct during that event, Sail Training International awarded the ship the Special Seamanship Award. Capt. Miles was named Sail Trainer of the Year by the American Sail Training Association in 2004. He has also been recognized for his efforts to shine a positive light on Maryland, having been named Marylander of the Year by the Maryland Colonial Society in 2001.

Two Sides of the Redline: How Policy Shaped A City (Maryland Historical Society)
2020-07-30 12:00 - 13:00
Across the United States, patterns of racial and economic segregation can be directly attributed to the systematic denial of mortgage and bank lending encouraged in the National Housing Act of 1934.
These nation-wide discriminatory practices, known as redlining, continued legally until 1968, when the Fair Housing Act banned racial discrimination in housing. But 50 years after that law passed, the lingering effects of redlining are clear. In this virtual program, hosted by the Maryland Historical Society, experts will outline the practice of redlining in Baltimore and discuss the historical, demographic, economic, and traumatic impact these policies continue to have on Black communities today.
Moderated by David Armenti, MdHS Director of Education with special guests Dr. Corey J. Henderson, historical trauma healing expert; Eric Holcomb, Executive Director of the Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP); Antero Pietila, journalist, writer, and author of Not in My Neighborhood; and Delegate Stephanie Smith, District 45, Baltimore City.
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Maryland Humanities: Fannie Lou Hamer: Performance live stream and Q&A
2020-07-29 13:00 - 14:00
This summer, Maryland Humanities raises the voices of four notable women who took action to secure their right to vote. We highlight the unique story of each of these historic figures as they fought for their rights. This year’s series starts in the 1600s and continues through the modern era.
Join us on Wednesday, July 29th as Arthuretta Martin portrays Fannie Lou Hamer (1917–1977). Considered one of the most powerful voices of the civil and voting rights movement in the South, Hamer was outraged by efforts to deny Black votes, became a SNCC organizer and co-founded the Mississippi Freedom Party to increase Black participation in the Democratic Party.
Join us as we stream the performance and host a live Q&A with the performer starting at 2pm. Sign up to participate in the Q&A and you’ll be entered in a drawing to win fun prizes. The performance will be available online following Wednesday’s event on our website, our Facebook page, or our YouTube channel. Learn more.
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Lunch With An Architect (High School)
2020-07-29 12:00 - 12:30
Lunch with an Architect is a free program for children and teens who have a budding interest in architecture.

Are you a student or parent of a child who’s interested in architecture and design?
Starting in June, local youth will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to virtually meet with Baltimore-area architects to discuss career paths in architecture, favorite buildings, why design matters, how much math you really need to know as an architect, and much more! Bring your snack and your questions to these virtual luncheons.
Children currently enrolled in grades 9-12 are encouraged to register!

Roadblocks: The Effects of Highways In and Around Druid Hill Park
2020-07-24 13:00 - 13:30
Learn about the cultural and environmental impacts of cars in and around Druid Hill Park.

This program is hosted on Zoom and Facebook Live. Upon registering you will receive an email confirmation and a Zoom link. If you do not receive a link, please contact ndennies@aiabalt.com. If you do not contact us at least 1 hour prior to the start of the program, we cannot guarantee admittance.
The Baltimore Architecture Foundation (BAF) and Baltimore Heritage present a series of 30 minute live virtual tours and presentations focusing on Baltimore architecture, preservation and history.
Tickets are donation based. We encourage you to give what you can to support the BAF, Baltimore Heritage and Clean Water Action. Your support helps us make up for lost tour and program revenue from COVID-19 and create more virtual programs like this.
Join public artist Graham Coreil-Allen and environmental activist Jennifer Kunze as they explore the cultural and environmental impacts of cars in and around Druid Hill Park. Beginning in the 1940s, car-oriented planning deprived neighboring residents of the public health, cultural, and economic benefits of Druid Hill Park. Construction of the Druid Hill Expressway and the Jones Falls Expressway resulted in dangerous five-to-nine-lane-wide highways encapsulating the park, and blocking access by nearby residents. Further, this influx of cars brought increased air pollution into the neighborhoods.
Graham will shed light on The Access Project for Druid Hill Park (TAP Druid Hill), his initiative to bring together diverse neighborhood groups to shape the future of transportation around and access to Druid Hill Park. Jennifer will join the conversation from another angle to discuss the environmental and public health impacts of car travel in the city. The transportation sector is responsible for about 1/3 of asthma-causing air pollution, more than any smokestack, and Baltimore’s car-centric planning has harmed our air and water.
About the Speakers

Graham Coreil-Allen is a Baltimore-based public artist making places more inclusive and livable through public art, placemaking, and civic engagement. Coreil-Allen collaborates with neighbors to interpret and activate public spaces through public art for pedestrian safety and play, interactive mapping, radical walking tours, and neighborhood advocacy. Whether creating artistic crosswalks, memorable wayfinding, interactive sculptures, or light art installations, Coreil-Allen caringly infuses public space with play and accessibility.
Jennifer Kunze is the Maryland Program Organizer at Clean Water Action, where she works to support local campaigns in communities across Maryland. In Baltimore, her work has focused on banning crude oil train terminals, understanding the risk of lead in our drinking water supply, supporting offshore wind development, advocating for better assistance and prevention for people dealing with sewage backups in their homes, and more.

Managing Remote Employees in a Post-COVID World
2020-07-21 08:30 - 09:30
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers were forced to transition their professional employees to remote work due to government orders or to protect their employees from the spread of the disease. Even though many businesses are beginning to reopen, most experts agree that remote work will continue to be a necessary, or even desired, feature of work life in the years to come. For executives, managers and supervisors, long-term management of a remote workforce presents unique challenges and opportunities.
This webinar will cover:
• Pros and cons of remote work, including reasons why companies have implemented or moved away from remote work in the past
• Strategies for maintaining workplace culture in a remote environment
• Policies and procedures to ensure effective collaboration
• Policies and procedures for employee management and engagement
• Strategies to ensure that confidential and trade secret information is protected
• Ways to adapt company policies, such as paid time off, to fit a remote work model
Presenter:
Gregory Currey
Wright, Constable & Skeen, LLP

Gregory Currey is an experienced and efficient attorney who focuses his practice on Labor and Employment Law, Commercial Litigation and Corporate Immigration matters. Mr. Currey represents companies and individuals at all stages of an issue, regardless of whether a client is seeking general advice, an independent sounding board, is seeking to avoid litigation, or is already involved in litigation. He enjoys working with his clients to identify their unique goals and tailor customized solutions to achieve their objectives. Mr. Currey also works to keep his clients aware of current developments by frequently speaking and writing on the latest developments in employment and immigration law.

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You Will Find It Handy: Documenting Green Book Sites in Md. (Anne Bruder)
2020-07-17 13:00 - 13:30
Join historian Anne Bruder to learn about Green Book sites across Maryland

This program is hosted on Zoom and Facebook Live. Upon registering you will receive an email confirmation and a Zoom link. If you do not receive a link, please contact ndennies@aiabalt.com. If you do not contact us at least 1 hour prior to the start of the program, we cannot guarantee admittance.
The Baltimore Architecture Foundation (BAF) and Baltimore Heritage present a series of 30 minute live virtual tours and presentations focusing on Baltimore architecture, preservation and history.
Tickets are donation based. We encourage you to give what you can to support the BAF and Baltimore Heritage. Your support helps us make up for lost tour and program revenue from COVID-19 and create more virtual programs like this.
The Green Book was created as a guide by and for African Americans to safely find everyday amenities like restaurants, shops, and motels in a segregated America. Historian Anne Bruder studied the Green Book to identify sites in eleven states. Research of Green Book sites documents the physical legacy of Jim Crow-era segregation and has revealed over 100 sites in 26 towns across Maryland.
About the Presenter
Anne E. Bruder is an architectural historian. Her work has allowed her to investigate several post-World War II structures in the suburbs, including the Atomic Energy Commission Building in Germantown, Montgomery County.
As a transportation historian, her interests in 20th century events, travel and the built environment come together in the Green Book studies. She is the author of “Playing and Staying Along Maryland’s Highways,” which is the poster presentation regarding buildings in eleven states that are listed in The Green Book, and a contributor to the Green Book overview poster “You Will Find It Handy.”
Ms. Bruder also contributed and presented on the exhibit “Ms. Mod”: Women’s Contribution to Mid-Century Modernism in Maryland,” about the work of twelve 20th Century women architects in Maryland. She received her AB from Smith College and her MAH from the University of Virginia. Ms. Bruder lives in the Baltimore high rise designed by Mies van der Rohe.
About the Baltimore Architecture Foundation
The Baltimore Architecture Foundation (BAF) celebrates design and the built environment. Launched in 1987, BAF encourages people to explore Baltimore architecture: to be mindful of the area’s history, and recognize Baltimore’s architectural heritage, and appreciate its design innovations.
Through its tours, lectures, educational programs for adults and kids, exhibitions, research, and publications, the BAF demonstrates how ideas are manifested in the built environment and urban design of the city.
About Baltimore Heritage
Founded in 1960, Baltimore Heritage, Inc. is Baltimore’s nonprofit historic and architectural preservation organization. With a small staff, 33 volunteer board members, and a host of volunteers, we work to preserve and promote Baltimore’s historic buildings and neighborhoods.

AISC Mid-Atlantic Round Table (AISC)
2020-07-16 14:00 - 15:00
AISC Mid-Atlantic Round Table
July 16th | 2 PM – 3 PM EST | Free
Registration: Zoom Meeting
You know how important it is to maintain personal connections right now. The American Institute of Steel Construction is hosting a FREE virtual roundtable for the Mid-Atlantic region on July 16th, 2020 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern. We are creating a space where professionals from across the AEC industry can talk candidly in smaller groups about challenges, solutions, and ideas they have encountered in these past few months.

We’ll discuss whatever the group thinks is most helpful. Topics may include:
· Managing stay-at-home orders and essential business determination
· Setting up office employees to work remotely
· Managing employee fear, keeping them engaged and (where possible) coming to work
· How to enforce social distancing on the jobsite, offices, and shops to minimize the risk of someone getting sick
· Delays in certain “hot zone” regions due to delivery restrictions from shipping companies
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Installing Fenestration in Exterior Insulated Walls (Pella Architecture Solutions)
2020-07-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-07-15 11:00 - 12:00
Fiberglass Fenestration in Commercial Buildings
1 AIA/CES LU, 1 Contact Hour, 1 Hour of Health/Safety/Welfare, 1 Hour of Sustainable Design
Learning Objectives

List the evaluation design criteria used by architects and owners when researching, designing, and specifying windows and doors for sustainable buildings.
Describe how the strength, durability, energy efficient, and sustainable qualities of fiberglass composite make it a suitable material choice for windows and doors.
Compare the environmental attributes of fiberglass composite with aluminum and vinyl windows.
Design appropriate window installation details for new construction projects that meet human safety and welfare requirements while contributing to an energy efficient building envelope.

Program Description
Whether designing sustainable commercial or institutional building types, architects carefully consider the qualities and long-term advantages of fenestration materials. Windows and doors provide essential protection and architectural character to a building, and must also respond to owner-driven requirements like aesthetics, cost, performance, maintenance, and life cycle.
Fiberglass composite is suitable for windows and doors in any climate or building type. More durable than aluminum or vinyl, with the thermal efficiency of wood, fiberglass composite windows are an economically competitive alternative to aluminum and vinyl windows. The multiple advantages and benefits of fiberglass composite make it a versatile fenestration choice because of its strength, durability, low maintenance, energy efficiency, and sustainable qualities, as well as its resistance to corrosion, dents, and scratches.
If you would like to speak with someone regarding Pella AIA/CES offerings, please contact your local representative or:
Fallon Williams
Commercial Architectural Representative
Pella Mid-Atlantic
12100 Baltimore Ave., Suite 1
Beltsville, MD 20705
C: 202.567.1176
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Removal of Confederate Monuments from Public Space (Society of Architectural Historians)
2020-07-15 12:00 - 13:00
SAH presents part one of a two-part series on the removal of monuments from public spaces. Moderated by SAH Heritage Conservation Committee Chair Bryan Clark Green, PhD, LEED AP BD+C, Senior Associate/Director of Historic Preservation, Commonwealth Architects, Richmond, Virginia, the first panel brings together several subject matter experts who will engage in a discussion about the removal of Confederate monuments from public spaces.
Michael Dickinson, PhD, Assistant Professor of History, Virginia Commonwealth University, author of the forthcoming Almost Dead: Slavery and Social Rebirth in the Black Urban Atlantic, 1680–1807
Zena Howard, FAIA, LEED AP, is Managing Director of the North Carolina practice of Perkins and Will. She is known for her success leading visionary and culturally-significant projects, such as the multi-firm, multi-stakeholder project she spearheaded for the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture
Lauranett L. Lee, PhD, Public History Consultant at L.L. Lee & Associates and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Richmond, former Curator of African American History at the Virginia Historical Society, and member of the Monument Avenue Commission
Burt Pinnock, FAIA, Chairman and Principal, Baskervill Architecture and Planning, Richmond, Virginia
Dell Upton, PhD, FSAH, Professor Emeritus, Art History Department, University of California, Los Angeles, and author of What Can and Can’t be Said: Race, Uplift, and Monument Building in the Contemporary South.

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Net Zero Buildings: A Master Class (ULI)
2020-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Conference
Part of the RPIC Webinar Series, this webinar will feature Kevin Bates, one of the pioneers of net zero, who will share his approach to net zero development – and how these development projects can generate an attractive return on investment.
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Lunch With An Architect (Elementary School)
2020-07-15 12:00 - 12:30
Lunch with an Architect is a free program for children and teens who have a budding interest in architecture.
This event is sold out! Sign up on our wait list to be notified when new sessions become available.

Are you a student or parent of a child who’s interested in architecture and design?
Starting in June, local youth will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to virtually meet with Baltimore-area architects to discuss career paths in architecture, favorite buildings, why design matters, how much math you really need to know as an architect, and much more! Bring your snack and your questions to these virtual luncheons.
Children currently enrolled in grades 1-5 are encouraged to register!

Exteriors at Evergreen Series - Part II: An Ever-Expanding Evergreen (Johns Hopkins)
2020-07-14 14:00 - 15:00
This three-part, virtual lecture series will explore different facets of Evergreen Museum & Library’s exterior, shedding light on how the house and its grounds changed over the course of a century. Originally constructed in 1858, the home was occupied by two generations of the wealthy Garrett family between 1878 and 1952. During its near 100 years as a private residence, the house expanded in size and scope to accommodate the needs of its residents and changing tastes in architectural and landscape design. Using photos and architectural drawings, these virtual presentations will explore those changes, the reasons for them, and their impact on the exterior aesthetics of Evergreen.
Part II – An Ever-Expanding Evergreen
Lori Finkelstein, the Philip Franklin Wagley Director & Curator of Evergreen Museum & Library, will examine the myriad expansions to Evergreen made between the early 1880s and early 1900s by the first generation of Garretts to occupy the house. Many of the “Victorian” changes were intended to support both the growing number of workers on the premises and the growing number of objects acquired by Evergreen’s owner, T. Harrison Garrett (1849-1888). Highlights will include the North Wing and porte cochère, the two-story entryway, and the famous Gold Bathroom.
This event will be presented on Zoom.
Please, join us for Part I: Historic Gardens and Grounds, on July 7th and for Part III: Evergreen in the 20th Century on July 21st.
MEET OUR SPEAKER
Lori Beth Finkelstein, Ph.D., Philip Franklin Wagley Director & Curator of Evergreen Museum & Library, Johns Hopkins University

Lori Beth Finkelstein, Ph.D., is the Philip Franklin Wagley Director & Curator of Evergreen Museum & Library. Dr. Finkelstein received both her M.A. and her Ph.D. in U.S. History from New York University, and her B.A. in North American Studies from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. She came to Evergreen in the spring of 2019 after a long career as a museum educator and curator at institutions including Mt. Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden in New York City, the Baltimore Museum of Industry, and the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, where she was the Vice President of Education, Interpretation, and Volunteer Programs from 2010 to 2019. Throughout her career in museums, Dr. Finkelstein has kept one foot in the classroom, teaching in Johns Hopkins’ undergraduate Program in Museums and Society and providing curricular support for the university’s online Master of Arts Program in Museum Studies. In addition, she has taught courses as an adjunct professor at Stevenson University and Seton Hall University.

Downtown Download (NDC)
2020-07-14 09:00 - 17:00
Join us each Tuesday at 9am for live webinars with the latest and most useful information available from Councilman Eric Costello, Downtown Partnership CEO, Shelonda Stokes, and a variety of elected officials and business leaders who are guiding us through the pandemic recovery.
On Tuesday, July 14th, join us for a discussion with Colin Tarbert, CEO of Baltimore Development Corporation and Jennifer Goold, Executive Director of the Neighborhood Design Center to talk about the Design for Distance program and how Baltimore neighborhoods are coming together to increase outdoor retail and restaurant spaces.

Preservation Trends in Baltimore and Beyond (Eric Holcomb)
2020-07-10 13:00 - 13:30
Where is historic preservation going in Baltimore? Learn about initiatives underway at CHAP.

This program is hosted on Zoom and Facebook Live. Upon registering you will receive an email confirmation and a Zoom link. If you do not receive a link, please contact ndennies@aiabalt.com. If you do not contact us at least 1 hour prior to the start of the program, we cannot guarantee admittance.
The Baltimore Architecture Foundation (BAF) and Baltimore Heritage present a series of 30 minute live virtual tours and presentations focusing on Baltimore architecture, preservation and history.
Tickets are donation based. We encourage you to give what you can to support the BAF and Baltimore Heritage. Your support helps us make up for lost tour and program revenue from COVID-19 and create more virtual programs like this.
In the 54 years since the 1966 Historic Preservation Act, Historic Preservation has evolved into a sophisticated profession that has sought to holistically preserve our past through the careful study and recognition of America’s built environment. In Baltimore, historic preservation has become an essential component to neighborhood revitalization, leading Baltimore’s most successful neighborhood revitalization stories.
But where are we now? Where is Historic Preservation going in Baltimore? Eric Holcomb, the Executive Director for the Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation, will lead a discussion on where the Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) is now, and the many initiatives currently underway.
About the presenter
Eric obtained a Liberal Arts degree from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and Master’s Degree in Preservation Studies at Boston University. He worked for several remodeling and restoration companies as a tradesman until he joined the staff of the Commission for Historical and Architectural Preservation (CHAP) in 1994. In 2004, the staff of CHAP merged with the Department of Planning. In 2014, he became the Executive Director of CHAP and Division Chief where he has worked to further integrate and coordinate historic preservation into Planning activities. He is the author of City As Suburb: A History of Northeast Baltimore Since 1660. In 2016 he was awarded with the Mayor’s Medallion for Meritorious Service and in 2018 the Honorable mention for the 14th annual Richard A. Lidinsky, Sr. award for Excellence in Public Service. He is married and has two boys, a one-eyed dog and a cat with a crooked tail.
About the Baltimore Architecture Foundation
The Baltimore Architecture Foundation (BAF) celebrates design and the built environment. Launched in 1987, BAF encourages people to explore Baltimore architecture: to be mindful of the area’s history, and recognize Baltimore’s architectural heritage, and appreciate its design innovations.
Through its tours, lectures, educational programs for adults and kids, exhibitions, research, and publications, the BAF demonstrates how ideas are manifested in the built environment and urban design of the city.
About Baltimore Heritage
Founded in 1960, Baltimore Heritage, Inc. is Baltimore’s nonprofit historic and architectural preservation organization. With a small staff, 33 volunteer board members, and a host of volunteers, we work to preserve and promote Baltimore’s historic buildings and neighborhoods.

The Case for Green Buildings in Maryland in Support of Baltimore’s Regionalism Efforts (ULI)
2020-07-10 11:00 - 12:00
As the real estate market continues to advance innovations in green buildings, local jurisdictions continue to set ambitious goals for climate action. The combination has the potential to be a match made in heaven if proper engagement, partnerships, and planning are thoughtfully incorporated. This webinar will explore examples of sustainable developments across Maryland as a demonstration of the business case for green buildings. Further, it will highlight ways for cities and the real estate community to work together in the shaping and implementation of local climate mitigation policies. This information will be useful in an ongoing way as local jurisdictions reach out to the ULI Baltimore Regionalism Committee for input, guidance, and support.

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Windows in Sustainable Residential Design (TW Perry)
2020-07-08 13:00 - 14:00
1 AIA LU/HSW Available, program #WISRD
Registration Link
This presentation addresses the role of windows in sustainable residential design and looks at how homes typically use energy. The course reviews window and door contribution to key sustainable design strategies including energy performance, passive solar, daylighting and natural ventilation. The use of energy modeling software to assess performance implications of product specification and design decisions is explored. Categories common in sustainable building rating systems are identified and third party certification of window performance, materials and environmental quality characteristics to support sustainable design is outlined. An overview of the requirements of the Federal Tax Incentive program is presented.
When you complete this course you will have a better understand of:

How homes use energy.
Window sustainable design strategy.
Material and performance certifications to support sustainable strategies.
Requirements for Federal Tax incentive program for windows and doors.

Allied Members Committee Meeting
2020-07-02 16:00 - 17:00
As part of AIA Baltimore’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this meeting will be held via tele-conference. Information will be sent to participant, or please contact Margaret Stella (Mstella@aiabalt.com) one hour before the meeting if you have not received this.

8 Ways To Re-Invent Yourself In A Crisis
2020-07-01 16:00 - 17:30
Free for AIA Baltimore members/$20 non-members

Free for AIA Baltimore members/$20 non-members

Breakout Discussion/Virtual Happy Hour: 5-5:30pm

Times are hard. At the very least, times are uncertain.
Winston Churchill once said, “a crisis is a terrible thing to waste.” When everything falls apart, it can be a chance to take stock and remodel your company.
For this webinar, 8 Ways To Re-Invent Yourself In A Crisis, Vernon Brokke will walk you through a tool to identify areas of your business to invest in while cutting other areas. He’ll also share some case studies of other founders who have pivoted in a crisis.
The presentation will address:

• 5 Stages of Recovery and Bounce Back
• How to pick the parts of your business that are worth keeping (and what to get rid of right now)
• How one founder decided to use a crisis to exit 6 of 7 business units only to go on and sell the remaining business unit for a double-digit multiple
• How to leverage digital and virtual channels to bring your product or service to market when your traditional business model is compromised
• How to leverage social media groups to build your business at little or no cost as more people flock to social media to combat isolation
• One surprising source of financing for your business right now
You’ll leave this webinar clearer on what you need to do and energized to get it done.
Participants will receive a copy of eBook 8 Ways To Re-Invent Yourself In A Crisis after the webinar.
About the Presenter
Vernon Brokke is a Business Strategist with over 30 years’ experience in sales, management, and entrepreneurship. Currently, a Strategic Advisor with the Brokke Group, Vernon has been a partner and owner in companies like Alternate Tax Solutions, VTR Services, Jackson Hewitt Tax (with over 13 locations and more than 300 employees), City Publications, and Growth Coach Chesapeake. Vernon won numerous sales and management awards working for IT companies like StrataCom, Redline and ROLM, who now operate under Cisco, Juniper and IBM, respectively. Vernon served on the CCBC Foundation Board Treasurer until 2019. Vernon’s four children attended Loyola Blakefield and Seton Keough. He currently lives in Catonsville, Maryland with his wife.
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Window & Door Energy Codes & NFRC (TW Perry)
2020-07-01 13:00 - 14:00
1AIA LU/HSW Available
Program #ECNFRC
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This course describes the physical principles and terminology used to measure heat loss and gain, the thermal characteristics of windows, rating and labeling standards for product evaluation and building code requirements relating to windows. Building Code evolution and adoption is investigated.
When you complete this course you will know more about:

Energy terminology and principles of heat transfer.
National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) and window labels.
ENERGY STAR® product ratings from the U.S. DOE and EPA.
Energy Codes requirements for windows under the International Residential Code (IRC) and the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

Lunch With An Architect (Middle School)
2020-07-01 12:00 - 12:30
Lunch with an Architect is a free program for children and teens who have a budding interest in architecture.

This event is sold out! Sign up on our wait list to be notified when new sessions become available.
Are you a student or parent of a child who’s interested in architecture and design?
Starting in June, local youth will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to virtually meet with Baltimore-area architects to discuss career paths in architecture, favorite buildings, why design matters, how much math you really need to know as an architect, and much more! Bring your snack and your questions to these virtual luncheons.
Children currently enrolled in grades 6-8 are encouraged to register!

Queries & Theories \ June 30: Creating Healthy Communities
2020-06-30 16:00 - 16:30
Join us for our fourth Queries & Theories webcast on June 30, 4:00 – 4:30 pm ET. Carl Elefante, FAIA, FAPT will moderate as Shannon Wray, CID, LEED AP, Senior Associate at Quinn Evans & a speaker to be confirmed, explore the challenges of creating healthy communities. Additional details to be provided. We welcome you to submit your questions & comments when registering for this event, as well as during the live discussion via GoToWebinar’s Chat feature. But wait – there’s more! Be sure to register for the rest of our Queries & Theories webcast series sessions using the links below. June 10: Cultural Heritage and Climate Action
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The Future of Workplace Design
2020-06-26 13:00 - 14:00
Explore the intersection of architecture and new public health protocols through this hour-long conversation with three practitioners.

This program is hosted on Zoom and Facebook Live. Upon registering you will receive an email confirmation and a Zoom link. If you do not receive a link, please contact ndennies@aiabalt.com. If you do not contact us at least 1 hour prior to the start of the program, we cannot guarantee admittance.
This week, Baltimore Architecture Foundation and Baltimore Heritage are teaming up with the Baltimore Museum of Industry for a panel discussion about the future of the workplace. How will the design of the workplace have to change as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic? Explore the intersection of architecture and new public health protocols through this hour-long conversation with three practitioners.
Tickets are donation based. We encourage you to give what you can to support BAF, Baltimore Heritage and the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Your support helps us make up for lost tour and program revenue from COVID-19 and create more virtual programs like this.
Panel
Moderator:
Suzanne Frasier, FAIA, Associate Professor and Chair | Department of Undergraduate Design, School of Architecture + Planning | Morgan State University
Panelists:
Amah Dokyi, Under Armour
Amah Dokyi is a Global Store Designer for the Americas at Under Armour. She graduated Marymount University with a masters in Interior Design in 2019 and is an Adjunct at Morgan State University at the Undergraduate School of Architecture and Planning. She has a passion for textile design and believes that design should evoke an emotion.
Ben Boyd, PLA, ASLA – Associate Landscape Architect, Mahan Rykiel; MDASLA President
Benjamin Boyd is a registered landscape architect at Mahan Rykiel Associates in Baltimore, Maryland. Ben brings multiple years of experience on a broad range of project types, locally and internationally. He has been a project manager and integral team member on many master planning, academic, institutional, hospitality, and urban design projects around the country as well as in China, Brazil, and Dubai. Ben is also the current President of the Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from the University of Florida.
Ehren Gaag, AIA, LEED AP, Principal & Design Director, Gensler
Design leader, forward-thinking strategist, and product design expert, Ehren brings an inventive, cross-disciplinary approach to project work. A proponent of dynamic office space that reshapes and transforms with shifting business demands, Ehren has introduced new and innovative methods to address the corporate office’s shift to a more open and collaborative structure. Ehren advises clients who are adopting next-generation workplaces on the best furniture solutions for their specific needs. He designs products for the commercial furniture industry, specializing in furniture and casegoods design for both manufacturers and corporate clients. Ehren holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Cincinnati.

Selecting the Right Window Material for Any Application (TW Perry)
2020-06-24 13:00 - 14:00
1AIA LU/HSW Available
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Windows are a critical element of architectural design. Window selection not only significantly impacts the aesthetics of the project, but also affects the energy efficiency, comfort, durability and sustainability of the building once construction is complete. This learning unit will address some of the more popular window choices available today and provide a comparative review of the features and benefits of these very important building elements. This learning unit will also introduce learners to the standards, tests, and other performance metrics that will enable specifiers to select the right window for the right application.

Identify different window types based on the product’s base material, cladding, and finish
Discuss some of the main criteria for evaluating window types commonly available today
Describe the performance attributes of each window material
Explain how different window materials contribute to energy efficiency and overall sustainability goals including recycling and 1LU/HSW- Program #SRWAAlow maintenance

Committee on the Environment and Resiliency Meeting
2020-06-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Varies
The Committee on the Environment was formed to promote the benefits of environmentally-conscious design and construction within the building professions and the community at large. We are involved in a number of projects, some in partnership with community organizations, to promote a healthier, more sustainable environment in the Baltimore region.
Meetings are held via Zoom until further notice. Contact Nathan Dennies at ndennies@aiabalt.com for access.
Co-Chairs:
Ben Roush, PE-ME, FPE, LEED AP BD+C, CCP, ASHRAE BEMP and BEAP
FSi Engineers
benr@fsi-engineers.com
Zolna Russell, PLA, LEED AP, SITES AP
Floura Teeter
ZRussell@flourateeter.com
Social Media: Facebook

Queries & Theories \ June 23: Embodied Carbon and Climate Action
2020-06-23 16:00 - 16:30
Join us for our third Queries & Theories webcast on June 23, 4:00 – 4:30 pm ET. Carl Elefante, FAIA, FAPT will moderate as Erin McDade, Senior Program Director at Architecture 2030 & Julia Siple, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Director of Sustainability at Quinn Evans, explore the challenges of addressing “embodied” greenhouse gas emissions (GhG) from the manufacture of building materials and products, the construction process, and associated transportation. The building sector is responsible for more global GhG emissions than industry, transportation, or agriculture. For operating buildings, this includes both burning fossil fuels on site, as well as consuming electricity generated with fossil fuels. But whether designing a new building or renewing an existing building, we must also account for embodied carbon emissions. Our discussion will address questions such as: Why has embodied carbon emerged as a crucial climate action topic? Is embodied carbon a significant factor, and how? How should embodied carbon be addressed when planning a building project? How does it differ with new buildings and the renovation of existing buildings? How does addressing embodied carbon make better buildings? We welcome you to submit your questions & comments when registering for this event, as well as during the live discussion via GoToWebinar’s Chat feature.
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Virtual Histories: The Garrett Jacobs Mansion (Lisa Keir)
2020-06-19 13:00 - 13:30
1 Fabulously Wealthy Client. 2 Talented Architects, 3 Owners, 4 Rowhouses

The Baltimore Architecture Foundation (BAF) and Baltimore Heritage present a series of 30 minute live virtual tours and presentations focusing on Baltimore architecture, preservation and history. Join Lisa Keir for a history of the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion.
Tickets are donation based. We encourage you to give what you can to support the BAF and Baltimore Heritage. Your support helps us make up for lost tour and program revenue from COVID-19 and create more virtual programs like this.
The Garrett-Jacobs Mansion is a National Register Historic Landmark, a contributing structure to the Mount Vernon Historic District, and arguably the finest example of Gilded Age architecture in Baltimore. It comprises parts of 4 rowhouses built in the 1850s (7, 9, 11 and 13 West Mount Vernon Place). Over a period of 60 years, the Mansion grew from one elegant rowhome (No. 11) located in the finest residential community of Baltimore, into a showplace celebrating the wealth and good taste of its owner.
21 year old Mary Frick Garrett arrived at No. 11 West Mount Vernon Place in 1872 as the bride of Robert Garrett, scion of the Garrett family, grown fabulously wealthy through its ownership in the B&O railroad.
About the Presenter:
Lisa Keir is a Trustee of the Garrett-Jacobs Mansion Endowment Fund and a life-long fan of historic architecture. She developed a tour of the Mansion and trained docents to lead the tours.
The Taste and Tour, which features a signature cocktail and an hour-long tour of the principal rooms of the mansion, is held (during non-virus months) on the second Tuesday of the month. For a cocktail suggestion for June, she suggests a mint julep, the signature drink of the Triple Crown races, usually run in June.
About the Baltimore Architecture Foundation
The Baltimore Architecture Foundation (BAF) celebrates design and the built environment. Launched in 1987, BAF encourages people to explore Baltimore architecture: to be mindful of the area’s history, and recognize Baltimore’s architectural heritage, and appreciate its design innovations.
Through its tours, lectures, educational programs for adults and kids, exhibitions, research, and publications, the BAF demonstrates how ideas are manifested in the built environment and urban design of the city.
About Baltimore Heritage
Founded in 1960, Baltimore Heritage, Inc. is Baltimore’s nonprofit historic and architectural preservation organization. With a small staff, 33 volunteer board members, and a host of volunteers, we work to preserve and promote Baltimore’s historic buildings and neighborhoods.
