Warp & Weft: Patching & Weaving & Connecting

{{gross}} ADAM GROSS, FAIA Roger Williams University Architecture Building One Old Ferry Road, Bristol Adam Gross is a principal of Ayers Saint Gross with more than 35 years of experience in planning and architectural design. He provides the broad design direction for the firm and works in close collaboration with many of the firm’s longstanding […]

SMART BUILDINGS/SMART CITIES OPPORTUNITIES FOR DESIGNERS

This Program is Brought to you by the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies Providence Marriotte1 Orms Street Providence, RI8:00 – 10:00 A.M. Featured Speaker:Paul Doherty, Registered ArchitectIFMA Fellow, Chairman – The Digit Group Due to the uncanny timing and convergence of market conditions, technology innovation, social wants and government needs, a […]

Historic Terra Cotta Floor Systems

18 Imperial Place - Courtyard Building, Providence, RI 02903 A special presentation by Donald Friedman, PE on the topic of historic terra cotta floor systems. In this {1½/2} hour session Donald will discuss five types of floor system: flat end construction, flat side construction, segmental, proprietary, and with concrete joists.Donald is president of Old Structures […]

Architecture’s Relevance Revolution

{{carl-elefante}}CARL ELEFANTE  Quin Evans Architects  Roger Williams University Architecture BuildingOne Old Ferry Road, Bristol RWU Lecture SeriesCOST: FREE   Sponsored by:  TREMCO SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES PARTNERSHIP 1772 FOUNDATION   

Preservation, Recreation and Sport

THE 34TH ANNUAL RHODE ISLAND STATEWIDE HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONFERENCE {{sport}} AIA Rhode Island is a proud partner of the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission's annual conference. This year the preservation conference is bound for East Providence — a longtime leisure destination known for its historic amusement parks, clubs, golf courses, and extensive bike […]

Historic Building Walking Tour along Westminster

Come take a walking tour with us and learn about the development of the street and buildings on Westminster to learn about historic and modern building systems in this city. Erik of Structures Workshop will introduce the evolution of Providence’s streetscape, from late 19th century 5+/- story buildings (ie first building with elevator) to early […]

Newport Architectural Forum

Newport is a treasure trove of important architecture from the time of the earliest European settlement of North America to the present day. Particularly through the end of the nineteenth century it is where some of the most ground breaking architecture was being done by the most important architects of the time. This vast and […]

Zero Energy Buildings in New England

National Grid is hosting a Zero Energy Forum In-person Forum: Zero Energy Buildings in New England Join national and local, design and development experts for a free, lunch and interactive workshop highlighting New England Zero Energy Buildings, concept-to-finish lessons learned, processes, technologies, policy and financing approaches. Speakers include: Peter Gill Case, Truth Box; Kate Bubriski, […]

Providence Public Library Grand Reopening & Ribbon Cutting

{{pvd-library{{   This event has beeb postposed; a new date will be announced at a later time.   PPL Grand Opening Day!  Doors will open at 10 am for the day. They will have a ribbon cutting and celebrating! Plan to go check it out!  https://www.provlib.org/calendar/?id=6444638&d=2020-03-30 Architect: designLAB architects