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Traditional Building Exhibition and
Conference
March 7-10,
2007 Boston, MA
Hynes Convention Center
Conference Dates March 7-10, 2007
Exhibition Dates March 8-10, 2007
Choose from over 85 world-class seminars, workshops and tours of Boston's most famous landmarks.
Visit hundreds of exhibitors and suppliers of historically accurate products and services you won't see anywhere else!
Why
You Should Attend
Who
Should Attend
Seminars, Workshops and Tours
Traditional Building Design Challenge - LIVE!
Contractor Series: Seminars and Workshops NEW!
Residential Series: Seminars and Workshops NEW!
Keynote
Address
Traditional Building Pub Crawl
Design Challenge
Traditional
Building Live!
Old House Journal Subscription
Hotel
Information
Exhibitor
List
Sponsors
Partners
Continuing
Education Units
Inquiry
Form
Newsletter
Why You Should Attend:
In four days you can explore every aspect of the region’s rich
design legacy – from churches to theaters, public and commercial buildings, to the wide array of Colonial, Classical, Victorian, and Modernist styles amongst its vast supply of historic homes. Learn how well coordinated project teams of architects, developers, planners, building owners, and artisans utilize both high technology and centuries-old craftsmanship to maintain, restore and rehabilitate historic structures.
Find out how new construction, too, is reinterpreting older forms and styles. Experience how skillful designers are creating the new old house and adding artful, sympathetic additions to landmark structures. Or how new affordable housing can be created to mesh with the vernacular styles of earlier eras.
Boston is a city rich in architectural history and strong in preservation and traditional design. A city transformed by massive infrastructural improvements (the Big Dig and the modernization of Logan Airport) and an enormous waterfront revitalization program, Boston is the ideal venue to learn first-hand how new design and development is being carefully woven into the historic fabric of a 375-year-old vibrant urban environment.
The Traditional Building Show is a unique opportunity for builders, architects, contractors, developers, preservationists, planners and historic home-owners alike to gather together in a forum that encourages sharing of ideas and experiences.
Hundreds of Exhibitors
Looking for products for your next project? Meet face-to-face with exhibitors of historically-accurate products for the restoration, renovation, and traditionally-inspired new construction markets. This event a must attend for those who love old homes and buildings.
Exhibit Hall Hours:
Thursday March 8 |
11:00am - 5:00pm |
Friday March 9 |
11:00am - 5:00pm |
Saturday March 10 |
10:00am - 3:00pm |
Learn and Earn: Earn over 20 Continuing Education Credits
Choose what's best for you from over 85 seminars, workshops and tours most of which qualify for Health Safety Welfare credits:
The Conference Sessions have codes to help you organize your learning experience
W – Workshops/Tours (3 hours to all-day in length) Advance Registration required.
Conference Sessions by Track (60 or 90 minutes)
L – Large Institutional, Commercial
P - Preservation Practice
T - Traditional Trades
S – Sustainability
A – Architectural History
R – Residential Restoration
N – New Old
View Seminars, Workshops and Tours by Day (click here)
Who Should Attend:
Architects/Engineers
Designers
Building Owners/Facilities Managers
Developers
Builders/Contractors
Urban Planners
Government Officials
Distributors
Artisans/Craftspeople
Preservation Officers (SHPO's)
Preservation Activists
Keynote Addresses
Thursday, March 8
5:30-6:30pm
Historic, Green and Profitable Click to download presentation
Speaker: Donovan Rypkema, Principal, Place Economics, Washington, DC and author, The Economics of Preservation
“Green Buildings” in the United States are attracting the attention of architects, builders, city officials, and environmentalists. What is not broadly understood, however, is that “green buildings” are only part of the larger sustainable development movement. Sustainable development certainly includes environmental responsibility but also economic and cultural responsibility. The contributory role of historic buildings to sustainable development cannot be overestimated. The greenest building is the one that isn’t razed and taken to the landfill.
Friday, March 9
5:30-6:30pm
Where We Lived: How Early American Families Built & Lived in Their Houses
Speaker: Jack Larkin, Chief Historian, Old Sturbridge Village, Warren, MA
This presentation is based on the book, Where We Lived: Discovering the Places We Once Called Home, 1775-1840, published by Taunton Press/National Trust for Historic Preservation. The talk will focus on how ordinary American families built their houses, explore the great diversity of regional house forms, describe what the early housing landscape looked like, and provide a sense of how rich and useful the Historic American Building Survey images are for understanding early American houses.
Denotes programs in Contractor Series.
The Contractor Series consists of workshops and seminars throughout all four days of the Traditional Building Show that are of interest to all building and design professionals but may be important to the practice and education of contractors, builders and tradespeople.
To view programs by day click here.
Denotes Residential Series Programs
Residential Series: Seminars and Workshops
Brought to you by Old-House Journal magazine and Old-House Journal’s New Old House magazine
Introducing a special 2-day series of seminars for those who love old houses, own a historic-home, or who will be building a new “old” house. This program will feature two tracks with information about historic home restoration or traditionally inspired new design and construction.
NOTE: Residential Series track is available with special pricing for specific sessions only or can be included in your regular full day conference pass. Register for Residential Series Program
Historic Home Restoration Track: Sponsored by Old-House Journal
Friday: March 9
8:30am–9:30am Restoring a Victorian Home: An Old House Diary
10:00am–11:00am Preserving Old Houses: Historic Houses for
Today and Tomorrow
12:00pm–1:30pm The Painter and the Plasterer in the Exhibit Hall
2:30pm–3:30pm Period Kitchens in Old Homes
5:30pm–6:30pm: Keynote Address: Where We Lived: How Early
Americans Built and Lived in their Houses
Saturday: March 10
8:00am–9:00am Traditional Porches, Modern Repairs
10:30am–12:00pm Old Windows aren’t a Pane; They’re a Gold Mine
LIVE in the Exhibit HAll
1:00pm–2:00pm Landscapes and Gardens for Historic Houses
The New “Old” House Track: Sponsored by Old-House Journal’s New Old House Magazine
Friday March 9
8:00am–10:00am Classical and Vernacular: Traditional New
England Architecture
12:00pm–1:30pm The Painter and the Plasterer in the Exhibit Hall
2:30pm–3:30pm How to Create a New Home with Traditional
Design
4:00pm–5:00pm Adding Period Hardware to a Traditional Home
5:30pm–6:30pm Keynote Address: Where We Lived: How Early
Americans Built and Lived in their Houses
Saturday March 10
8:00am–9:30am Making Additions and New Homes Look like they
Have Always Been There
9:30am-10:30am Cabinetry for Period Style Kitchens
12:30pm–1:30pm Traditional Building Design Challenge Presentation
2:00pm–3:00pm Judging and Awards for the Traditional Building
Design Challenge
Register for Residential Series Program
Education in the Exhibit Hall
Open to all attendees, three (3) FREE general sessions will take place inside the exhibit hall:
Thursday, March 8
12:00noon-1:30pm
Preservation Trades Education Today
In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Boston’s own North Bennet Street School Preservation Carpentry Program, join a panel of preservation trades educators in a discussion about the future of preservation skills education. Methods of instruction for various types of training will be discussed. Comments from the audience on what skills are needed will be sought.
Speakers: Robert Adam, Preservation Carpentry Program, North Bennet Street School, Boston, MA, Moderator. Panelists: H. Thomas McGrath, Superintendent, U.S. National Park Service Training Center, Frederick, MD, Judy L. Hayward, Executive Director, Preservation Education Institute and Conference Director, Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference, Windsor, VT; Lisa Sasser, President, Preservation Trades Network, Amherst, NH; and David Mertz, Professor, Belmont Technical College, Belmont OH
Friday March 9
12:00noon-1:30pm
The Painter and the Plasterer LIVE in the Exhibit Hall
Join veteran painter Duffy Hoffman and plaster preservation specialist Rory Brennan for some straight talk about painting plaster. Information on each craft - its tools, timing, curing, cleaning. priming, prepping, finishing, vapor barriers, and more will be discussed.
Speakers: Rory Brennan, Preservation Plastering, Ltd., Brattleboro, VT and Duffy Hoffman, Owner, Hoffman Painting and Refinishing, Inc., Pipersville, PA
Saturday March 10
10:30am-12:00noon
Old Windows aren’t a Pane, they’re a Gold Mine
Historic property owners are often urged to replace original windows. This presentation will examine the objective research and lessons learned in the field. Rather than see original windows as “hopeless,” restoration can make them more energy efficient, easily cleaned, and just as functional as replacement windows. Learn how to acquire the information necessary to decide about replacing windows. Examine materials and learn techniques used in restoration and understand the market of replacement windows.
Speaker: Bob Yapp, Preservationist, Columnist, and Television Personality
View Seminars, Workshops and Tours by Day (click here)
Traditional Building Live!
You’ll find more than just unique product displays in the exhibit hall! Visit the Traditional Building Live! area to see fascinating, interactive demonstrations by master artisans and tradesmen. Gain new appreciation for centuries-old crafts and source the specialized expertise you need to complete your projects.
Watch master timber framer Arron Sturgis as he and his crew work on the restoration of a 18th century barn frame throughout all three days of the exhibition.
Traditional Building Design Challenge
The 2nd Annual Traditional Building Design Challenge will take place, LIVE in the exhibit hall, during the Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference in Boston, MA - March 8-10, 2007. The American Institute of Building Design, The Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America, and New Old House Magazine will showcase the country's best architects and designers and task them to design a new old house that would fit into one of Boston's nationally recognized historic districts.
Traditional Building GALA Reception
Thursday March 8
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Networking abound. Join your colleagues, exhibitors, and our esteemed speakers for an evening of entertainment, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at the Gala Reception. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere as you make new business contacts and greet old friends.
Sponsored by: Marvin Windows and Doors
Traditional Building Pub Crawl
Friday, March 9
6:30 pm-10:30pm
Join your colleagues and friends as we explore the finest pubs and taverns of Boston.
Drinking establishments were more than places to drink and dine. Taverns were where the community conducted business, got its news, argued politics, attended concerts and socialized.
Registration includes transportation, commemorative pint glass and lots of laughs. Register early, space is limited!!
Sponsored by: Seekircher Steel Window Repair
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Hotel Information:
Sheraton Boston Hotel
39 Dalton Street Boston, MA 02199
P: 617-236-6126
F: 617-236-6061
Room Rate: $179.00
Cut-off date: February 14, 2007
Be sure to mention the Traditional Building Show when making your reservations for the best rate.
For additional information call 800.982.6247,
email info@restoremedia.com
Directions to Hynes Convention Center
BY CAR
Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02115
FROM Logan International Airport and Ted Williams Tunnel/I-90 Westbound:
Follow direction sign from terminals to Sumner Tunnel/Rte.93 North. Take the Rte. 93 North ramp as you exit the Sumner Tunnel. Exit at Storrow Drive (26 B). Follow Storrow Drive approximately 2 miles to the Fenway/Kenmore Exit (1st exit after Massachusetts Ave., on left). Stay left as you exit Storrow Drive going toward the Fenway. Continue to 1st set of lights, staying left, going onto Boylston Street. Go through 4 sets of lights on Boylston Street. The Hynes Convention Center's main entrance driveway will be immediately on the right.
FROM I-90 Eastbound:
Take Exit 22 (Prudential/Copley Place). Stay left as you exit and turn onto Huntington Avenue, staying left while on Huntington Avenue. At the next set of lights (Belvidere Street), take a right. Follow the curve in Belvedere Street to the next right hand turn in front of the Sheraton Boston Hotel driveway, bearing right onto Dalton Street. At lights turn right onto Boylston Street. The Hynes Convention Center's main entrance driveway will be immediately on the right.
FROM I-93 Southbound:
Follow Rte. 93 South staying to the far right as you get closer to Boston. Take Storrow Drive Exit (26 B). Follow Storrow Drive approximately 2 miles to the Fenway/Kenmore Exit (1st exit after Massachusetts Ave., on left). Stay left as you exit Storrow Drive going toward the Fenway. Continue to 1st set of lights, staying left, going onto Boylston Street.
Go through 4 sets of lights on Boylston Street. The Hynes Convention Center's main entrance driveway will be immediately on the right.
FROM I-93 Northbound:
Take Exit 16 (Andrew Square Exit). Take left at traffic light at top of ramp. Continue straight about 1 mile to Boylston Street. At light take right onto Boylston Street. After next set of lights, the Hynes Convention Center's main entrance driveway will be on your immediate right.
PARKING
Within a three-block walk of the Hynes Convention Center are numerous parking garages totaling over 4,400 spaces. There is limited meter parking available around the Hynes and adjacent streets.
Back Bay Area Parking Lots:
Prudential Center Parking Garage
800 Boylston Street, Boston
Capacity = 2,000
Contact: 617-236-3060
Sheraton Boston Hotel Parking Garage
39 Dalton Street, Boston
Contact: 617-236-6172
Copley Place Parking Garage
100 Huntington Avenue, Boston
(corner of Huntington Avenue & Dartmouth Street)
Capacity = 830
Contact: 617-369-5025
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Via Logan Airport:
For Hynes, take the subway bus from any terminal to the airport subway station, transfer to the Blue Line and board the westbound train (marked Bowdoin Station) to Government Center. Get off the train and follow signs to the Green Line and board Green Line train D (Riverside) to the Hynes Convention Ctr/ICA Stop. Once you get off the subway, choose any exit and follow the signs to the Hynes.
Via Amtrak and Commuter Rail:
If traveling by Commuter rail or Amtrack from points west or south of Boston, get off at the Back Bay Station and walk through the Copley Place Mall to the Prudential Center and follow the signs to the Hynes Convention Center.
Via Subway (MBTA Green Line):
The Hynes Convention Center is located on the Green Line (B,C, or D trains) at the Hynes Convention Center/ICA Stop. The fare for the subway is $1.25. Once you get off the subway, choose any exit and follow the signs to the Hynes. The Hynes entrance is 1 block east on Boylston Street from the Boylston Street exit or 2 blocks from the Massachusetts Avenue exit. If traveling on the Green Line E, the closest stop is Prudential. Here,you can enter the Hynes via the Shops at Prudential. Use any entrance and follow the signs to the Hynes.
Via Bus (MBTA Silver Line to South Station):
Take the Silver Line Bus to South Station. As you depart the terminal, walk to the right and the Silver Line pick-up is at the head of the line at Teminal D. The Silver Line stop is along the roadway between Terminal C and D. Take Silver Line to South Station, transfer to Commuter Rail to Back Bay Station and walk through the Copley Place Mall to the Prudential Center and follow the signs to the Hynes.
Via Taxi:
Taxi Associations in Boston:
Boston Cab: 617.536.5010
City Cab: 617.536.5100
Independent Taxi (ITOA): 617.825.4000
Metro Cab: 617.782.5500
Top Cab: 617.266.4800
Town Taxi: 617.536.5000