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Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference

Washington Hilton Hotel & Towers

Washington, DC

Conference Dates: October 4-7, 2006

Exhibition Dates:    October 6-7, 2006


The Traditional Building Show is the only place that preservation, renovation, restoration, new traditional architecture, and new traditional urbanism come together.

Attendees can choose from over 70 world-class seminars, workshops and tours.  Earn more than 18 Continuing Education Credits and, take advantage of unparalleded networking opportunities.

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Why You Should Attend
Who Should Attend
Schedule of Events: Seminars, Workshops and Tours

Tour Washington DC's Landmarks

Keynote Address

GALA Reception

Historic Pub Crawl

Traditional Building Live!
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Why You Should Attend:

Spend four days in Washington DC in October and learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about historic architecture and traditional new design and construction. See hundreds of specialty products and services you can use in your projects.

Uncover creative ways to maintain, restore and rehabilitate.  Hear about the rich legacy of Washington DC's famed architects and efforts to preserve their work. Discover how traditional new building is transforming the face of the Nation's Capitol through traditional neighborhood development, adaptive re-uses, sympathetic infill, and the creation of new zoning ordinances.

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 traditional design and architecture. 

Learn and Earn

Earn over 18 Continuing Education Credits!

Choose what's best for you from over 70 seminars, workshops and tours and special events, most of which qualify for Health Safety Welfare credits.

Group Discounts, Team Meetings, Client Education

For information about special packages and accommodations for your clients, your school, your staff, affinity groups, your building team, preservation organizations and industry associations email:cwalsh@restoremedia.com.

 

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Who Should Attend:


Architects/Engineers
Designers
Building Owners/Facilities Managers
Developers
Builders/Contractors
Planners
Government Officials
Distributors
Artisans/Craftspeople
Preservation Officers (SHPO's)
Preservation Activists

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Grand Opening Ceremony

Friday, October 6, 11:00 AM
Exhibit Hall

Join us, your colleagues and friends for the ribbon cutting ceremony outside of the exhibit hall   

 

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Wednesday, October 4

9:00am-5:30pm

 

National Civic Art Society Presents:

Architecture of the Whole Symposium: Additions to Existing Buildings and Neighborhoods

Standard Number Nine of the “Secretary of the Interior’s Standards” has been the authority that all levels of government and  many practitioners throughout the U.S. have followed to evaluate additions for tax credits, to assure compliance with governmental programs, and to respect the past.

Standard Number Nine makes clear that additions should be easily recognizable from the historic structure to which it is attached.   The Standards were written at a time when no one foresaw today’s thriving, widespread skilled practice of traditional architecture reinforced by scholarly research and a resurgence of traditional building craft practice.  

This day-long symposium will explore additions to historic buildings in light of the success and depth of solid work in both the worlds of historic preservation and traditional architecture. Can additions that take earlier architecture as a direct model be honest in materials and in telling the story of historic buildings? Can the profession permit new architecture that exemplifies the best of the designs of the past? Do traditional architectural styles have a place in the 21st century?  Wednesday's symposium will be followed with a day-long tour of additions to historic buildings in the Washington, DC area, on Thursday October 5.  

Leading professionals in the fields of historic preservation and architecture will look at recognized standards from around the world, review existing practice, offer a new paradigm, and possibly vote upon a new framework for additions.

 

With support from:

The Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America

For the complete schedule and list of speakers click here

 

Keynote Address

Thursday, October 5
5:30-6:30pm

Negotiating Standard Number Nine:  Traditional Design and Infill in America’s Neighborhoods

Speaker: Pratt Cassity  

 

Interpreting Standard Number Nine of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation can be contentious and divisive as traditionalists and advocates for contemporary design try to find common ground. Join internationally known preservation and design professional Pratt Cassity for a presentation and lively discussion about traditional versus contemporary infill design in historic areas. 

  • Understand the controversy and the issues.
  • Learn about successful strategies for dealing with infill design.
  • Gain insight about determining an area’s visual character.

 

Pratt Cassity is the director for the Center for Community Design, Planning, and Preservation at the College of Environment and Design, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.  He is the former executive director of the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions and has worked extensively throughout the world on preservation design, community development and planning.

Sponsored by:

 

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Tour Washington DC Landmarks

Thursday, October 5, 2006

T01: National Civic Art Society Tour of Additions to Monumental Buildings in DC (8:30am-4:30pm)

 

Sites of interest include: the U.S. Capitol Building, Folger Library, Union Station, The U.S. Supreme Court, Pennsylvania Avenue Facades, 12th Street infill, Federal Triangle, the Corcoran Gallery, and many more.     

 

T02 and T04: The Diplomatic Reception Rooms of the US State Department Tour:  A Craftsman’s Perspective

(T02: 9:30am-Noon)

(T04: 1:45pm - 4:45pm)

  

This tour will provide participants with a tour of the diplomatic reception rooms from the perspective of a craftsman/sculptor who worked with all four architects; Edward V. Jones, Walter Macomber; John Blatteau, and Allan Greenberg; who designed the rooms during their transformation from modern to period American interiors beginning in the 1960s.

T03: Mount Vernon Tour:  The Treading Barn and Distillery

(9:30am-3:30pm)

  

The Treading Barn Reconstruction is an award-winning reconstruction of a 16-sided heavy timber treading barn, which was designed and built by George Washington, circa 1792.  The tour will also include a visit to the adjacent (reconstruction) Distillery, a 30’ x 70’ stone building constructed in the 1790’s that produced over 11,000 gallons of whiskey in its first year of operation. 

 

Friday October 6, 2006

 

T05: President Abraham Lincoln Cottage Tour (8:00am-Noon)

  

Originally built for Mr. George Washington Riggs, the Gothic Revival Cottage was sold to the Federal Government and became the U.S. Soldiers’ Home and Airmen’s Home, now the Armed Forces Retirement Home.  Each summer between 1862 and 1864, President Abraham Lincoln and his family summered there.

 

Saturday, October 7, 2006

 

T06: Stained Glass Windows Tour (8:00am-11:30am)

This field trip to churches in the Washington, DC area will permit a close examination of windows in-situ. Participants are strongly encourage to enroll in “What is Wrong with My Stained Glass Windows,” Workshop W08, on Friday, October 6.

T07: U.S. Department of the Treasury Tour (Departs @ 8 am) 

T08: U.S. Department of the Treasury Tour (Departs @ 9:30 am)

 

The main Treasury Building has just finished a major restoration of its interior spaces. Some tour highlights will include the Salmon P. Chase and Andrew Johnson Suites, the newly restored West dome, lobby, and Cash Room. 

Note: Each tour is strictly limited to 15 participants. Registrants may be required to provide Social Security # upon request.  Registrants must bring photo identification the day of the tour.

Tour is subject to last minute cancellation.

T09: It Takes a Neighborhood:  Saving Rosedale Tour

(8:30am-10:30am)

 

Visit an 18th century farm estate that sits in the center of Cleveland Park in Washington, DC.  Attendees will tour the house that is reportedly Washington’s oldest extant residence dating from the 1740s. Understand the process of neighborhood preservation and the power of neighbors working together to conserve land and historic buildings

 

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 craftsmenship and source the specialized expertise you need to complete your projects.

Two live demonstration areas will allow visitors to get up close and personal with today’s traditional building techniques, including window and sash repair, historic paint removal, timber framing, plaster repair, and much more.

Friday, October 6, 2006

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  

The Basics of Lime Mortar with Jimmy and Jeff Price, Virginia Limeworks, Monroe, VA 

Reproduction Windows and Millwork and Wood Species Selection with Smoot Lumber Company, Alexandria, VA 

Custom Ceramics with Derek Krouse, Star Kilns, Inc., Star, NC 

Epoxies-The Hows and The Whys- Bryan Blundell, Dell Corporation, Rockville, MD 

2:00-4:00 p.m.  

Custom Ceramics with Derek Krouse, Star Kilns, Inc., Star, NC 

Faux Metal Finishing with Marc Fields, The Compleat Sculptor, New York, NY 

Window Repair, with David Gibney, Faculty, Harford Community College,   

Masonry:  Why it Looks so Easy with John Friedrichs, Lexington, VA 

Saturday, October 7, 2006 

11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.  

Non-Toxic Casting With Marc Fields, The Compleat Sculptor, New York Plasters,

Mortars, Renders, and Washes with Rory Brennan, Plaster Preservation, Brattleboro, VT and John Speweik, US Heritage, Chicago, IL 

Handmade and Production Hardware with Richard O. Byrne, Staunton, VA; Terry Graham, Staunton, VA; and Gerald Boggs, Afton, VA 

David Mertz and Students, Belmont Technical College, Belmont, OH 

1:30 p.m. -3:30 p.m.  

The Speedheater Infrared Paint Remover from Eco-Strip, LLC, Sterling, VA, with Master Painter, Duffy Hoffman, Hoffman Painting and Refinishing, Pipersville, PA

  

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Traditional Building GALA Reception

Thursday October 5, 2006

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. 

Traditional Building Historic Pub Crawl

Friday, October 6, 6:30 pm

Join your colleagues and friends as we taste and tour the historic pubs and taverns of Washington, DC.

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   Booth: # 315

      

 

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Hotel Information:


Washington Hilton Hotel & Towers
1919 Connecticut Avenue NW, 

Washington, DC 20009
Tel:202-483-3000 

Fax:202-232-0438 

 

The registration cut-off date is September 6, 2006. 

The room rate for single/double is $209

Be sure to mention you are with the Traditional Building Show

 

For additional information call 800.982.6247, or
email us at info@restoremedia.com

Directions:

Directions from nearest Metro Station (Dupont Circle):
The Dupont Circle Metro Station is located on the Red Line and is closest to the hotel. Exit at the north end of the Station to Q Street and walk four blocks north on Connecticut Avenue to the hotel at 1919 Connecticut Avenue.

Directions to hotel from: National Airport
Follow signs to I-395 and 14th St. Bridge. While on 395 North move to the left lane when you will see the sign for Route One. This will take you to the 14th Street exit. Take 395 North over the 14th St. Bridge. Stay in the left-hand lane take 14th St. to R St. NW.
You will notice the streets run alphabetically. Make a left on R St.
Follow R St. for six blocks to Connecticut Ave. NW. Make a right on Connecticut Ave. Hilton Washington will be four blocks up on right.
Parking  Make a right on T St. off of Connecticut Ave.
First driveway on left will be entrance to parking facilities.

Directions to hotel from: Dulles Airport
Take Dulles toll road to Rt. 66 East. Take Rt. 66 to Constitution Ave. Constitution Ave. to 18th St. Left on 18th St. 18th St. to Connecticut Ave. Left on Connecticut Ave. Stay in left-hand lane and take the DuPont Circle underpass. Hilton Washington will be three blocks up on right corner Connecticut Ave and T St.

Directions to hotel from: BWI Airport

Leave terminal and follow signs to Rt. I 95 South. Take I 95 South to 495 West.  495 West to exit 33, the sign will say Chevy Chase/Connecticut Ave. Take Connecticut Ave. South
After approximately five miles on Connecticut Ave. South you will see the National Zoo on your left.  Five blocks after zoo you will come to the William Taft Bridge. Cross bridge and get into left lane.
At third traffic light, make a left, hotel will be on left. Parking entrance will be first driveway on left (T St.).

Directions from: Baltimore / Philadelphia / New York - North
Take Rt. I 95 south to 495 West. Take 495 West to exit 33, the sign will say Chevy Chase/Connecticut Ave. Take Connecticut Ave. South. After approximately five miles on Connecticut Ave. South you will see the National Zoo on your left. Five blocks after zoo you will come to the William Taft Bridge. Cross bridge and get into left lane.
At third traffic light, make a left, hotel will be on left.
Parking entrance will be first driveway on left (T St.).

Directions from: Richmond/Williamsburg - South
Take I 95 North to 395 North. Stay on 395 North and when you see the sign for Route One move to the left lane. This will take you to the 14th Street exit. Follow 395 North over the 14th St. Bridge. Stay in the left-hand lane. Take 14th St. to R St NW.
You will notice the streets run alphabetically. Make a left on R St.
Follow R St. for six blocks to Connecticut Ave. NW. Make a right on Connecticut Ave. Hilton Washington will be three blocks up on right.
Parking - Make a right on T St. off of Connecticut Ave.
First driveway on left will be entrance to parking facilities.


Direction from: Rt. 66/McLean/Charlottesville - West
Take I 66 to Constitution Ave. Constitution Ave. to 17th St. Make a left on 17th St.  17th St. becomes Connecticut Ave. at K St. continue straight on Connecticut Ave.  Stay in left-hand lane and take the DuPont Circle underpass. After underpass the hotel will be three blocks up on right, 1919 Connecticut Ave. on the corner of Connecticut and T St. For parking make a right on T St. Entrance to parking first driveway on left. Rush hour: 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Constitution Ave. to 18th South. Left on 18th St. 18th St. to Connecticut Ave. Left on Connecticut Ave. Stay in left-hand lane and take the DuPont Circle underpass. Hilton Washington will be three blocks up on right. Corner of Connecticut Ave. and T St.

Directions from: Annapolis - East
Take Rt. 50 west to New York Ave.  Stay on New York Ave. for approximately six miles then veer right on to Massachusetts Ave.
Take Massachusetts Ave. to DuPont Circle stay in the outer right-hand lane. Go a third of the way around the circle and make a right on to Connecticut Ave. Hilton Washington will be four blocks up on right.  Parking - Make a right on T St. off of Connecticut Ave.
First driveway on left will be entrance to parking facilities

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