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Seminars, Workshops, Tours and Special Events
Thursday, April 6, 2006
8:00 am – 11:15 am
W09: Creating Historically-Inspired Wood Finishes for Arts and Crafts Interiors- Part II
Introductory 3 AIA HSW CEUs
Speaker: Robert Chickey, Owner/President, RCP Fine Finish, Inc., Golden Valley, MN
Many of today’s historic and traditionally inspired buildings are being finished with modern materials and processes that cannot accurately capture the look, depth, and feel of a historical finish. Learn how to use natural resins, chemicals, and minerals to reproduce or restore a finish of exceptional clarity.
- Appreciate the often-overlooked value of shellac – its history, the different grades of color and refinement available, de-waxed or waxed, and presentations, such as stick lac, button lac, and flakes.
- Hear about modern additives that can enhance the performance of shellac and other natural resins without decreasing their properties.
- Learn about other natural resins
W10: Restoration and Repair of Ornamental Ironwork
Introductory/Intermediate/Advanced 3 AIA HSW CEUs
Speaker: Michael S. Teller, A.I.A., Principal, CBI Consulting, Inc., Boston, MA
The Harvard Yard fence and gates contains 155 decorative masonry supports and 154 wrought iron elements. Although half of the supports and wrought iron elements were standard, the remaining pieces had to be individually designed and crafted. This presentation will describe the process of evaluating, specifying, detailing and monitoring the restoration of existing ironwork as well as new ornamental ironwork.
- Acquire a history of the craft.
- Understand different attachment methods.
- Discuss the most common problems encountered in this type of project.
W11: Stained Glass Conservation, Philosophy, Documentation, Problems, and Solutions
Intermediate/Advanced: 3 AIA/HSW CEUs
Speaker: Arthur Femenella, Femenella & Associates, Inc.
Annadale, NJ
An exploration of conservation philosophy serves as a foundation for discussion of typical problems and appropriate solutions to deterioration problems in stained glass. The session will examine different recording techniques necessary at various stages of a typical stained glass restoration project, including historical record research, in-situ photography, and rubbings.
- Evaluate solutions to typical deterioration problems.
- Understand the conservation philosophy that guides a restoration project, illustrated with stained glass “do’s” and “don’ts.”
- Learn about different techniques for recording the stages of a restoration project and for developing survey and contractual documents.
8:30 am – 9:30 am
C01: Soft Touch to a Sacred Icon: Concord Academy Chapel Renovation and Expansion
Introductory/Intermediate 1AIA HSW CEU
Speakers: William Barry, AIA. Senior Associate, Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott, Boston, MA and Marianna Monfeld, AIA, Education Practice Group, Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott, Boston, MA
Elizabeth B. Hall Chapel at Concord Academy in Concord, Massachusetts is an 18th century meeting house that was disassembled in New Hampshire and reconstructed by the headmistress, faculty, and students of the academy in the 1950’s. When the chapel became too small to accommodate the growing student body, the building was expanded and rehabilitated. This talk examines the design challenges involved as well as the time challenges presented by building an addition during the academic summer break.
- Explore the design challenges involved in renovating and expanding a simple, small and venerable chapel.
- Discuss the advantages of collaboration between owner, architect and builder.
- Review the ingredients necessary to complete a successful fast-track project.
T11: Wood Preservation Techniques
Introductory/Intermediate 1 AIA HSW CEU
Speakers: Michael G. Sanders, Research Associate III, Mississippi State University Department of Forest Products, Mississippi State, MS and Terry Amburgey, Professor, Mississippi State University Forest Products Laboratory, Starkville, MS
This presentation will highlight the basic biology of wood destroying organisms, poor construction practices, and remedial/supplemental preservation techniques. When a general knowledge of wood destroying organisms is combined with a basic understanding of wood preservation, then there will be more success in designing and maintaining structures.
- Learn the requirements of wood destroying organisms.
- Understand how to prevent decay and insect attacks.
- Consider available remedial preservative treatments for existing structures.
D01: Back From the Ashes at Ground Zero:
The Restoration of 90 West Street in NYC
Intermediate 1AIA HSW CEU
Speaker: Richard W. LeFever, P.E., President, Façade Maintenance Design, P.C., New York, NY
90 West street in New York is a 1907 Cass Gilbert designed building damaged on September 11, 2001. A brief description of the building’s original construction and damage sustained will be followed by a survey and evaluation of methods used to replace the copper mansard roof, restore the terra cotta facade, clean the exterior and facilitate the partial replacement of the original cubic granite base with a panelized veneer system.
- Discuss the involvement of suppliers and contractors in design issues.
- Understand the role of regulatory agencies in the design process.
- Appreciate how the circumstances of a project can lead to unique solutions.
9:30 am –11:00 am
G01: The Palladio Awards:
Commercial, Civic and Institutional Palladio Awards
Introductory 1.5 AIA HSW CEUs
The Palladio Awards celebrate individual designers and/or design teams whose work enhances the beauty and humane qualities of the built environment through creative interpretation or adaptation of design principals developed over 2500 years of the human architectural experience. There are eight award categories, including restoration/renovation, adaptive reuse/sympathetic additions and new design and construction.
10:00 am – 11:00 am
T12: Sealant Design Ideas & Failures:
The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
Intermediate 1 AIA HSW CEU
Speaker: Errol Bull, P.E., Technical Marketing Engineer, GE Advanced Materials, Waterford, NY
This presentation will address specific design issues related to sealing a building’s envelope. From remedial repairs to improving structural durability, silicone materials are used in a variety of applications to meet long-term performance needs and visual specifications in new construction and renovation projects. With a particular emphasis on sealant, glazing and weatherproofing issues, a variety of design concerns and current examples will be solved with silicone.
- Learn about the durability of silicone materials.
- Explore remedial repairs and restoration options.
- Understand the best ways to use silicone.
P01: Creating Livable Communities in Historic Cities:
It Takes a Village
Intermediate 1 AIA HSW CEU
Speakers: Sara Stein, Architectural Intern, Einhorn Yaffee Prescott, Architecture & Engineering, P.C., Albany, NY and Pamela Tobin, Executive Director, Downtown Albany Business Improvement District, Albany, NY
For many mid-sized American cities, a major goal is to revitalize historic downtowns to create a more livable community. For this to occur, planners, developers, and community leaders must effectively collaborate to provide affordable housing options, support services, and quality-of-life activities to improve the urban fabric. This presentation will explore creative ways to build the image, change the perception, and make livable communities in historic mid-sized cities a reality.
- Become familiar with the numerous characteristics associated with mid-sized historic downtowns.
- Understand how creating an historic livable community can positively influence an area to benefit its citizens.
A02: Restoring “Houses of Tomorrow”:
20th Century Houses of Progress in the 21st Century
Advanced 1 AIA HSW CEU
Speaker: Todd Zeiger, Director, Northern Regional Office, Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, South Bend, IN
Following the close of the 1933-34 Chicago World’s Fair in 1935, real estate developer Robert Bartlett moved houses from Century of Progress to Beverly Shores, his new development on Lake Michigan in Indiana. The innovative designs and materials employed in the Houses of Tomorrow, Armco Ferro, Florida Tropical, Rostone, and Cypress Log are presenting many opportunities to use both original and new materials and techniques.
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Learn how these houses influenced the direction of American home design.
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Discuss how materials and design have stood the test of time.
- Understand the innovative partnership that involves the National Park Service, Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana and private parties.
11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
2:30 pm -3:30 pm
C02: Breathing New Life into Abandoned Houses of Worship
Intermediate 1 AIA HSW CEU
Speaker: Kimberly A. Kloch, Restoration Staff Designer, Mesick Cohen Wilson Baker Architects, LLP, Albany, NY
Due to various circumstances, many houses of worship throughout the country have been forced to close their doors. Too often, these historically significant structures are abandoned. This presentation will explore the many adaptive reuse options for these buildings, as well as available funding for these projects.
- Learn about the challenges and opportunities associated with the adaptive reuse of historic houses of worship.
- Discuss reuse options for these buildings.
- Examine potential contributions of adaptive reuse to a community.
C03: Restoring Occupied Buildings
Introductory 1 AIA HSW CEU
Speakers: Jeffrey Greene, President, EverGreene Painting Studios, Inc., New York, NY and Terry Vanderwell, Dir. of Restoration Midwest, Evergreene Painting Studios, Oak Park, IL
This talk will be a practical guide to the restoration of detailed finish work within public spaces where neither the decorative work itself nor the functionality of the building can be compromised. Using projects such as the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, IL, the Alabama Theater in Birmingham, AL, and St. Cecilia’s Cathedral in Omaha, NE, the unique requirements of different types of public buildings will be explored.
- Learn alternative and innovative approaches to performing restoration work within the confines of an occupied public space.
- Learn to coordinate and schedule trades so that building function remains uncompromised.
- Mitigate safety concerns for the residents and patrons of buildings where ongoing restoration work is taking place.
R01: Reverse Archeology: Strategies for Residential Design Informed by Traditional Ways of Building
Intermediate 1 AIA HSW CEU
Speaker: Anthony Stephen Barnes, A.I.A., Co-Partner, Barnes Vanze Architects, Washington, D.C.
Today’s economy supports a wave of ambitious large houses and additions. These houses are often big, unresolved pastiches of architectural forms, styles, and elements. They are hard to live in well, and hard to love. “Reading” the history in old houses can give clues as to how to build well today. This collected archeological data can be applied in reverse, in the design of houses that have character and soul that inspires long-term affection.
- Understand today’s housing trends and their results.
- Learn to seek clues in older houses that will teach you earlier adaptive responses to challenges such as climate.
- Discuss changes in materials, styles, and compositional techniques and how they have altered the livability of houses.
P02: Modern Bird Deterrence on Historic Structures
Introductory 1 AIA HSW CEU
Speaker: Heath Waldorf, Principal, Bell Bird Control
Birds are responsible for millions of dollars of damage to automobiles, buildings, machinery, paint finishes and signage every year. Bird droppings are very acidic and can eat away at construction materials. An accumulation of droppings can significantly shorten the life span of a roof. This presentation will cover bird deterrence systems, bird behavior basics, as well as designs that either promote or deter bird infestations.
- Recognize the effects of birds on building materials.
- Understand the value of proper bird deterrence.
- Be able to select the proper method of bird deterrence for difference building features.
R02: Designing and Decorating the Arts and Crafts Home
Intermediate 1 AIA HSW CEU
Speaker: Sandra Vitzthum, Sandra Vitzthum Architect, LLC, Montpelier, VT
Today’s Arts & Crafts designs incorporate the classic elements and philosophy of this historic style while taking advantage of the availability of new techniques and materials.
- Understand the principles and design elements of the Arts & Crafts style in historic buildings.
- Learn how to apply them to new design.
- Become familiar with contemporary materials available
2:30 pm- 4:00 pm
G02: The Palladio Awards: Residential (Open to all registrants)
Introductory 1.5 AIA HSW CEU
The Palladio Awards celebrate individual designers and/or design teams whose work enhances the beauty and humane qualities of the built environment through creative interpretation or adaptation of design principals developed over 2500 years of the human architectural experience. There are eight award categories, including restoration/renovation, adaptive reuse/sympathetic additions and new design
3:45p - 4:45 pm
C04: The Art of Not Leaving One’s Mark:
The Restoration of James Madison’s Montpelier
Intermediate 1 AIA HSW CEU
Speaker: Eric N. Kuchar, Restoration Staff Designer, Mesick Cohen Wilson Baker Architects, Albany, NY
The restoration of Montpelier, Montpelier Station, VA, home of James Madison, fourth president of the United States, is one of the largest and most significant preservation projects in the United States today. Using an investigative process, the techniques and principles of this building were discovered and its similarities as well as unique aspects when compared to other regional dwellings were uncovered. This presentation will illustrate the process involved.
- Understand the complexity of this project and appreciate what factors must be considered to achieve the highest standard of preservation.
- Appreciate the tools used in the forensic examination of a 200-year-old house.
- Examine the unique architectural features of this site.
C05: Creating Successful Modern Projects Using Traditional Form
Introductory /Intermediate 1 AIA CEU
Speakers: Joseph Bille, Senior Associate, Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott, Boston, MA and Ralph Jackson, FAIA, Design Principal, Shepley Bulfinch Richardson and Abbott, Boston, MA
While the language of early 20th century Collegiate Architecture is well established, designing in this vein in the early 21st century poses questions of propriety and challenges to finding solutions to new problems. Using the newly completed Barret Library at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN as a case study, we will discuss the problems, challenges and opportunities in work of this type.
- Discuss the many means of creating modern projects using traditional form.
- Develop an appreciation for using thorough research to achieve the best results.
- Learn how to make historical language work for the modern client and designer.
T02: Soft Lime Mortars in a Cold Climate
Intermediate 1 AIA HSW CEU
Speaker: Nigel Copsey, Stone Mason and Carver, York, U.K.
The dramatic nature of the weather in northern climates makes the use of soft lime mortars imperative. The heat of summer correctly cures the mortar so that it can resist the prolonged, deep cold of winter. The history of the use of these mortars throughout the world and their renewed use in today’s restoration projects will be a main focus for this talk.
- Learn the history of soft lime mortar use.
- Appreciate the many tricks necessary when using lime mortar.
- Understand the advantages of using soft lime mortar.
S07: Lighting Design and Energy Efficiency
Intermediate 1 AIA HSW CEU
Speaker: Gersil N Kay, Chairman, Building Conservation International, Philadelphia, PA
The design of historical architectural architecture was predicated on introducing needed light and air into shelter in every geographic location. Since each discipline and trade effects adjacent ones, working on historic properties requires a holistic approach to retain original design and fabric affordably. Nevertheless, safety and energy conservation must also be considered. This slide illustrated presentation offers techniques relevant to the historic structures in which we live, work, and play. Challenges, design, execution and caveats for presenting common mistakes will be shared. Participants may submit questions on lighting procedures up to two weeks in advance to the instructor via fax 215-568-4572.
- Recognize the challenges in energy conservation and design with historic buildings
- Know how to assemble an effective team for solutions
- Avoid common mistakes
5:30pm – 6:30 pm
G03: Opening Plenary (Open to all registrants)
When Preservation Involves Additions:
Blending the Old with the New - A Discussion with Paul Spencer Byard and Steven W. Semes
Paul Spencer Byard, Partner, Platt Byard Dovell White Architects, LLC, New York, NY; Director, The Graduate Program in Historic Preservation, School of Architecture and Urban Planning, Columbia Univ.; and author of The Architecture of Additions, WW Norton & Company,1998; reissued, 2004
Steven W. Semes, Architect in practice in New York, NY; Francis J. Rooney Chair in Design and Theory, School of Architecture, Notre Dame University; Fellow, Institute for Classical Architecture and Classical America; and co-author of the forthcoming book,
The Future of the Past: A Conservation Ethic for Architecture, Urbanism, and Historic Preservation
Moderator: Michael Carey, Editor in Chief, Clem Labine’s Traditional Building and Clem Labine’s Period Homes
Join two of America’s leading architectural educators in a discussion about different approaches to building respectful additions to historic structures moderated by Restore Media’s own Michael Carey. This discussion will not be a lesson in prevailing U.S. public policy, but a dialogue on the values that support two distinct, professional approaches: additions that are clearly distinct from the past and additions that are clearly drawn from historical precedent. The discussion will explore the subject of new construction in historic districts with a well-defined character as well. Expect a lively, thought-provoking hour!
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Traditional Building Gala Reception
Networking opportunities abound. Join your colleagues, exhibitors, and our esteemed speakers for an evening of entertainment, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the Gala Reception. Weather permitting, ascend to the rooftop of the historic 1916 Navy Pier to take in spectacular views of Lake Michigan, the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel and the majestic skyline of downtown Chicago. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere as you make new business contacts and greet old friends.
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