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May
11
2:45 PM14:45

Bracing for Impact - Resilience Strategies for Coastal Communities and Working Waterfronts throughout Northern New England

This event is organized by SMPS Northern New England

Urgent issues related to coastal infrastructure and building design along working waterfronts are of particular interest to the AEC industry. Panelists will discuss what today's AEC companies are doing to support infrastructure and their clients, including digital solutions for proactive planning, building materials and best practices . The discussion will also cover what makes a valuable Design Team collaboration with the city, how firms can prepare to manage and lead this work for coastal resiliency in their regions, and the value of the design process for developers. Additionally, the discussion will focus on challenges that firms face when renovating or adapting historic structures in preparation for rising sea levels, and how firms can use marketing strategies to recognize vulnerabilities and outline adaptation strategies through storytelling. 

This is a great opportunity for AEC professionals to learn about the latest trends and solutions related to coastal infrastructure and building design, as well as network with other industry experts. It is also a rare event in that panelist Carole Wedge, former President and CEO at Shepley Bulfinch, just recently retired after almost 40 years and will be sharing her time and deep knowledge on this subject with us all. 

Panelists include:

  • Carole Wedge, FAIA, LEED AP, Principal, Shepley Bulfinch

  • William (Bill) Needleman, Waterfront Coordinator, City of Portland, Maine

  • Nicole Holmes, PE, LEED AP BD+C, Senior Project Manager, Nitsch Engineering

  • Matt Pitzer, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Senior Project Manager, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

  • Moderator: Mike Swenson, CCP, CEM, LEED AP BD+C,  Senior Associate, Commissioning and Sustainable Design at BR+A Consulting Engineers

This event is offered virtually and with regional watch parties. More information & tickets

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Preservation Pages Book Club: Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn
Mar
7
6:00 PM18:00

Preservation Pages Book Club: Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn

Join us to discuss Big House, Little House, Back House, Barn by Thomas Hubka. Many of New England’s most iconic farm houses fit this architectural category and Hubka provides historical context and engineering details, while remaining accessible.


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Virtual Talk: The Unwilling Architects Initiative: Interpreting Untold Stories in a Small Historic House Museum
Feb
23
6:00 PM18:00

Virtual Talk: The Unwilling Architects Initiative: Interpreting Untold Stories in a Small Historic House Museum

Join Victoria Mansion staff member Brittany Cook and DEI consultant Anisa Khadraoui for a discussion about conducting research into histories that occurred offsite, placing the mansion in the greater context of the United States in the 19th century, faithfully interpreting narratives for historically underrepresented and excluded populations, and how new research impacts and informs the everyday interpretation at a small historic house museum.

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New Date! Preservation Pages Book Club: Palaces for the People
Feb
1
6:00 PM18:00

New Date! Preservation Pages Book Club: Palaces for the People

Join us to discuss Palaces for the People Eric Klinenberg. Social infrastructure has long played a huge role in how communities function and engage. Klinenberg lays out a framework for how we can use them to overcome the polarization and alienation facing us today.


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The Unwilling Architects Initiative: Interpreting Untold Stories in a Small Historic House Museum
Jan
26
6:00 PM18:00

The Unwilling Architects Initiative: Interpreting Untold Stories in a Small Historic House Museum

Join Victoria Mansion staff member Brittany Cook and the initiative’s DEI consultant Anisa Khadraoui. They will discuss research into histories that occurred offsite, placing the mansion in the greater context of the United States in the 19th century.

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Walking Tour: Homes of Portland’s Golden Age
Oct
7
10:00 AM10:00

Walking Tour: Homes of Portland’s Golden Age

This tour explores the architecture and history of the Spring Street/State Street neighborhood, a vibrant district adjacent to the Congress Street Arts District. Once considered “the most beautiful neighborhood in Portland,” this area was home to many of the city’s wealthy and powerful in the 19th century.

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Mercy Hospital State Street Transformation Tour
Sep
29
4:00 PM16:00

Mercy Hospital State Street Transformation Tour

  • State Street Portland, Maine (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This event is led by the Portland Society for Architecture

Please join the Portland Society for Architecture for a construction tour of the Mercy Hospital Transformation.

Space is limited. Please REGISTER Here

NewHeight Redfern is undertaking a complete transformation of Mercy Hospital’s old State Street campus. The historic rehabilitation will create 165 apartments, along with commercial, retail and self-storage uses, in the 1940’s vintage hospital. Non-profit partners Community Housing of Maine and the Portland Housing Authority will create approximately 100 units of affordable housing in 2 new buildings on the site. A woonerf and outdoor plaza will sit between the buildings, in the middle of the block.

 

Design team:

NewHeight Redfern, Zachau Construction, Ryan Senatore Architecture, Aceto Landscape Architects, Mey + Co, Acorn Engineering

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Walking Tour: Homes of Portland’s Golden Age
Sep
23
10:00 AM10:00

Walking Tour: Homes of Portland’s Golden Age

  • Greater Portland Landmarks (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This tour explores the architecture and history of the Spring Street/State Street neighborhood, a vibrant district adjacent to the Congress Street Arts District. Once considered “the most beautiful neighborhood in Portland,” this area was home to many of the city’s wealthy and powerful in the 19th century.

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Walking Tour: Homes of Portland’s Golden Age
Sep
9
10:00 AM10:00

Walking Tour: Homes of Portland’s Golden Age

This tour explores the architecture and history of the Spring Street/State Street neighborhood, a vibrant district adjacent to the Congress Street Arts District. Once considered “the most beautiful neighborhood in Portland,” this area was home to many of the city’s wealthy and powerful in the 19th century.

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Walking Tour: Homes of Portland’s Golden Age
Aug
26
10:00 AM10:00

Walking Tour: Homes of Portland’s Golden Age

This tour explores the architecture and history of the Spring Street/State Street neighborhood, a vibrant district adjacent to the Congress Street Arts District. Once considered “the most beautiful neighborhood in Portland,” this area was home to many of the city’s wealthy and powerful in the 19th century.

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Inside/Out | August 20: Portland, MAINE. Landscapes Renewed.
Aug
20
10:30 AM10:30

Inside/Out | August 20: Portland, MAINE. Landscapes Renewed.

This event is hosted by the Boston Society of Landscape Architects.

Join as we explore Portland’s downtown landscapes, both old and new, and discuss their historical roots, community stewardship, and continued development and redesign.

This tour will be led by Cary Tyson, Executive Director of Portland Downtown, and Sarah Hansen, Executive Director of Greater Portland Landmarks.

This event is free but registration is required. For more information and to register, click here.

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