Traditional Building Conference Series - Alexandria, Virginia

101 Callahan Drive,Alexandria VA 22301

06 April, 2022

Description

The Traditional Building Conference Series delivers focused, relevant education for architects, contractors, craftspeople, designers. The Traditional Building Conference Series delivers focused, relevant education for architects, contractors, craftspeople, designers, building owners and facilities managers in a time-efficient format.  The George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, Virginia, outside Washington, D.C. It is dedicated to the memory of George Washington, the first President of the United States and a Mason. The memorial tower is fashioned after the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt. The 333-foot tall memorial sits atop Shooter's Hill. Construction began in 1922, the building was dedicated in 1932, and the interior finally completed in 1970. In July 2015, it was designated a National Historic Landmark for its architecture, and as one of the largest-scale private memorials to honor Washington. Join us April 6-7 in historic Alexandria, Virginia for a two day in-person symposium where you will learn from best-in-class experts and practitioners about historic preservation, adaptive use, urban infill, classical design, sustainable design, building restoration/maintenance and traditional craft. Network with your industry peers, clients and the technical representatives from traditional building and restoration/renovation product suppliers. Here are our sessions: The Wisdom of Traditional Window Design- A Panel Discussion Preserving the Integrity of the American Front Porch Reconstructing Truss No. 6 from Notre Dame Cathedral- A Model of Collaborative Architectural Education Architectural Highlights of Historic Downtown Alexandria- Walking and Bus Tour Wood, Windows, and Masonry: Preservation at Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey Houses -Walking and Bus Tour Masonry Cleaning Methods at the US Capitol Traditional and Transparent: The Stabilization of Menokin House Using the Historic Practice of Practical Geometry Today An Architectural Tour of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial -Walking Tour Walking Tour: Contemporary Preservation in Historic Alexandria Registration for this conference includes a one-year complimentary subscription to Traditional Building magazine. Registration includes breakfast and lunch on both days. Discounts are available for groups of five or more and for government employees. Contact Carolyn Walsh at [email protected] 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, or with a check or other form of payment, email Carolyn Walsh at [email protected] What's the refund policy? All notice of cancellation or downgrades to the registration package must be received in writing by March 1, 2022 in order to receive a 50% refund.  Please email [email protected] will be no refunds for cancellations or downgrades received after March 1, 2022, or for no shows.  No exceptions.