Traditional Building Conference Series - Lake Forest, IL

255 East Illinois Road,Lake Forest IL 60045

10 May, 2023

Description

The Traditional Building Conference Series delivers focused, relevant education for architects, contractors, craftspeople, designers, building owners and facilities managers in a time-efficient format.  Our first Traditional Building Conference of the 2023 Series takes place May 10-11, 2023, at the Historic Deer Path Inn in Lake Forest, Illinois. Lake Forest overlooks Lake Michigan thirty miles north of Chicago. Its historic districts feature Gilded Age houses designed by Howard Van Doren Shaw, David Adler, Charles Platt, James Gamble Rogers and more. Shaw’s work from Market Square to Ragdale will be one of our several architectural tours. Architect William C. Jones, Holabird and Root, designed our conference venue, the Deer Path Inn, in 1929. Lake Forest College, Crabtree Farms and the Armor Estate are all nearby. Lake Forest is a gorgeous showcase for early 20th Century architecture, interiors and landscape design. Session Topics and Tours Will Include: Adaptive ReuseMasonry PreservationGlassTraditional Residential DesignBuilding Rehabilitation and CodesArchitectural ToursTour Schedule Exploring the Architectural Heritage of Lake Forest Limited to 20 people eachGroup A Wednesday, May 10 3-5 pm Group B Thursday, May 11 9:30 -11:30 am Group C Thursday, May 11 4-6 pm Ragdale: An Enduring Artistic Oasis Limited to 24 people eachGroup A Wednesday, May 10 3-5 pm Group B Thursday, May 11 9:45- 11:45 am The Garden Rooms at 900 North Waukegan RoadGroup A Thursday, May 11 9:15-11 am Group B Thursday, May 11 10:30-11:45 am Lake Forest College: Middle Campus Limited to 20 people Group A Thursday, May 11 4:00 pm - 5:45 pm Crab Tree Farm Limited to 27 peopleGroup A Wednesday, May 10, 3-5 pm Our full schedule for the May conference is posted. Registration for this conference includes a one-year complimentary subscription to Traditional Building magazine. Discounts are available for groups and government employees. Please visit our website for the most current schedule. The Traditional Building Conference Series is a registered provider of AIA continuing education credits. Credits for NARI, AIBD, and some NAHB certifications are available. FAQs  How can I contact the organizer with any questions? If you have any questions about registration OR for information about registering a group email Carolyn Walsh at [email protected] What's the refund policy? All notice of cancellation/refunds or downgrades to the registration package must be received in writing by April 1, 2023, in order to receive 50% refund. Please email [email protected]. There will be no refunds for cancellations or downgrades received after April 1, 2023 or for no shows. No exceptions.