AIA New England Awards and Conference

PORTSMOUTH, NH, OCTOBER 20 + 21

Come, celebrate and learn more about all that makes the New England architectural community excellent, relevant and pace-setting.  Portsmouth, New Hampshire is a city that recognizes its history, enjoys a vibrant present and plans for a resilient future.  What better place to explore issues of designing for Resilience in our region?  

On Friday night we will have the Awards Celebration at 3S Artspace.

On Saturday morning we will be offering a series of presentations by designers, thought and industry leaders as we explore issues of designing for Resilience in our region.   We will question what Resilience means:   How do we foster a resilient community?  How do we best acknowledge our complicated cultural history and use the built environment as a tool for memory and education?  What are some of the tools and resources being developed through AIA National that we can apply here in New England?  How can we leverage our knowledge of building science to support not only energy-efficiency but public safety and well-being, and better prepare us for a changing climate?  How is Boston, one of the international 100 Resilient Cities, planning to respond to its specific challenges?

Our guests will present these topics and more during our concurrent morning sessions, and come together for a panel discussion after lunch moderated by Emily Grandstaff-Rice, FAIA.

After the conference, we will have unique tours in and around Portsmouth:  The Bridges of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Above and Below, and The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

AIA credits are offered for the Saturday events.

Learn more about the 2017 AIA New England Awards and Conference:  www.aianewenglandconference.org

Event Location: 

Portsmouth, NH

Event Date: 
Friday, October 20, 2017 - 5:00pm to Saturday, October 21, 2017 - 4:30pm