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 […]

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Sustainable Preservation Series and Summer Expo- Built to Last: The Crossroads Between Sustainability and Historic Preservation

{{sail2}} Please join us for our 2016 Summer Conference and Expo on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Roger Williams University.  This year's conference will be exploring the world of Sustainable Preservation, in both existing and historic buildings. Highlights include presentations on design considerations relative to air barrier and thermal insulation, the preservation and restoration of existing […]

Join Houzz University in Providence

One Empire Street, Providence, RI 02903 {{houzz}}Houzz is hosting an exclusive workshop in your area on Monday, August 22nd. During this interactive, hands-on presentation, Houzz experts will work with you side-by-side to help you create a compelling, complete professional profile on Houzz to attract new clients and promote your brand.By the end of this workshop […]

RI Commercial Energy Code Training: URI Chemistry Building

140 Flagg Road, Kingston, RI 02881 (Parking lot located on the south side of the building accessed via West Alumni Avenue) Free Admission The University of Rhode Island New Chemistry Building is a 134,623 square foot facility, designed to achieve a USGBC LEED v3.0 Silver certification minimum with a predicted Energy Use Intensity (EUI) of […]

My vision for the 6-10 Connector is… Save the Date: 6-10 Connector Public Workshop on August 30

Asa Messer School (1655 Westminster Street). The City of Providence is launching a public process to bring community members and decision-makers together to craft a design proposal for the 6-10 Connector, a portion of state highway that runs through numerous Providence neighborhoods including Olneyville, West End, Federal Hill, Silver Lake, Hartford, Valley, and Smith Hill. The […]

PROVIDENCE CITY CENTER: WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW ABOUT UNIVERSAL DESIGN

5:30 – 6:00 p.m. – Registration & Networking6:00 – 7:30 p.m. – Program & Q&ALocationSE Greenhouse10 Davol Square, Suite #100Providence, RI 02903SpeakerKathy Gips – New England ADA CenterEvent DescriptionJoin an in depth conversation with Kathy Gips, an expert in the field of accessibility, to examine topics such as frequently overlooked requirements, ADA vs. IBC, and […]