AIGA RI: KnowHER Design Talks featuring Eniko Deri and Nora Demeczky

Providence Public Library, 150 Empire Street, Providence, RI 02903 This year, AIGA Rhode Island will be putting on the first ever KnowHER Design Talks. This series celebrates and highlights the strong female powerhouses who make up our design industry. Every Thursday throughout the month of March, one female designer will give a presentation on her […]

Landscape Lighting 101

The Lighting Shoppe at Crown Supply, 26 Silver Spring Street, Providence, RI 02904 {{land2}} Highlights Include: • LED Technology• Lighting Design• Product Sourcing• Fixture Demo Steven Pilz, RLA, ASLA:LED Landscape Lighting Design Techniques Steven Pilz is a practicing Landscape Architect with a passion for light, design and horticulture. He enjoys promoting a landscape lightingdesign that […]

Keeping History Above Water

Newport Marriott Hotel, America's, 25 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840 {{khaw}}   Keeping History Above Water will be one of the first national conversations to focus on the increasing and varied risks posed by sea level rise to historic coastal communities and their built environments. This is not a conference about climate change, but […]

Lunch and Learn: Understanding the basics of concrete and crystalline waterproofing

AIAri Windows on Architecture, 158 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903 Understanding the basics of concrete and crystalline waterproofing:•    Composition•    Durability•    Degradation•    Dampproofing vs waterproofing•    History of•    BenefitsHow crystalline waterproofing can improve facilities image and occupant’s well-being while reducing maintenance costsHow crystalline waterproofing can contribute to LEED pointsReview completed projects where crystalline technology was used to […]

AIAri & IIDA NE Present: Green RI

Roger Williams Park Botanical Center, 100 Elmwood Avenue – Providence, RI {{greenri}} Schedule:4:30pm – 5:30pm: CEU presentations (speakers and final times TBD)6:00pm – 8:30pm: Sustainable Design ShowcasePricing:CEU presentations:FREE for IIDA & AIA members$25 for non-IIDA/AIA members$10 for StudentsCEU Presentations – CLICK HERE to register online (credit card only)Title: Inside/Outside: Establishing an Identity for The Roger […]

Jane’s Walk Providence

Gain a new perspective on neighborhoods around the city during Jane’s Walk, a global weekend festival inspired by urban activist Jane Jacobs on May 6-8. Eleven walks are already planned in Providence throughout the weekend, starting from different locations at staggered times. http://janeswalk.org/united-states/providence/Unlike typical guided tours, these FREE citizen-led walks encourage community conversations to get […]

10th Annual Jane’s Walk Global Weekend Festival Ten Citizen-Led Neighborhood Tours Planned in Providence

Gain a new perspective on neighborhoods around the city during Jane’s Walk, a global weekend festival inspired by urban activist Jane Jacobs on May 6-8. Eleven walks are already planned in Providence throughout the weekend, starting from different locations at staggered times. http://janeswalk.org/united-states/providence/ Unlike typical guided tours, these FREE citizen-led walks encourage community conversations to […]

Annual Architectural Symposium McKim, Mead & White: After the Shingle Style

International Tennis Hall of Fame, 194 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 {{symposium}} SPEAKERS: Richard Guy Wilson, PhD Commonwealth Professor of Architecture, University of VirginiaLaurie Ossman Architectural Historian and Director of Museum Aairs, The Preservation Society of Newport CountyRichard Sammons Fairfax and Sammons TOURS: COMMODORE EDGAR HOUSE • ROSECLIFF • BEACON ROCK • EDGEHILL6 CEU Credits […]

AIA Convention

{{convention}} Have it all in PhillyAIA Convention 2016 is the architecture and design event of the year. It’s big, it’s exciting, and it’s where your community comes together for an incredible experience. Here’s how.Learn from industry expertsEarn a year’s worth of continuing education credits with the latest from leading experts on topics including resiliency, business management, […]

Plein Air Painting in Bermuda for Architects

World Heritage Watercolor provides architects and artists with an opportunity to explore World Heritage Sites and capture the extraordinary beauty and culture through plein air painting. Participants donate a painting to an auction held during the trip. All proceeds benefit the World Heritage Site and the St. George's Foundation. (http://www.stgeorgesfoundation.org/)World Heritage Watercolor will travel to […]

2016 Power of Place Summit

RI Convention Center {{growsmart-ri}} June 21st gathering will bring together 500 thinkers and doers committed to shaping a stronger, more vibrant Rhode IslandIn the two years since our last Power of Place Summit, Rhode Island has turned some important corners. Our economy is on the rebound, our real estate market is performing better and knee-jerk […]