Glocester, Rhode Island {{sticks{{This year*s statewide preservation conference, *Sticks and Stones,* examines historic rural landscapes and the long-termimpact of changes on the land. The sticks are the forests, cleared for agricultural fields long ago, regrown, and now managed as conservationland, park, and private woodlot. The stones remain where they were placed to mark burials, to […]
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5715354165370897410 Failure of nonstructural components–which includes all those components that are not part of the structural system, such as architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as furniture, fixtures, equipment, and contents–have accounted for the majority of earthquake damage in several recent U.S. earthquakes. In many cases, businesses, schools, hospitals, and other organizations had […]
Slater Mill, 67 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860 Providence City Center is hosting the Green RI Sustainable Product Showcase this April. We are offering an opportunity for companies who produce sustainable, earth-friendly building materials to draw attention to their products. Attendees will be able to explore the tradeshow floor and learn about sustainable products from […]
{{stark{{In Newport from the 1830s through the 1870s, talented architects designed many influential buildings, introducing stylistic elements and a grand scale that distinguished their work from the earlier Colonial and Federal periods. These innovations are the very characteristics which would become the hallmarks of the late 19th century Gilded Age. Despite often being overlooked, […]
50 Jenckes Hill Road, Lincoln, RI 02860 {{bannerdavies}} {{davies{{The William M. Davies, Jr. Career & Technical High School is a 220,000 square foot multi-story career and technical high school located in Lincoln, RI. The school continues to implement projects as part of its five-year capital project plan to reduce operational energy use and improve indoor […]
34 Roosevelt Avenue, Tiverton, RI 02878 (Located at the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue and Bulgarmarsh Road) {{tivertonlib}} Rendering: Tim Nelson The AIAri Emerging Professionals Committee tour of the new Tiverton Public Library has been cancelled. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
LOCATION: AIAri Window on Architecture, 158 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903 {{usher}} Aaron Usher will exhibit photography highlighting his 35 years photographing buildings throughout New England for architects, interior designers, construction companies and similar clients. While he will favor the more recent assignments, he will also include images that have been important to his early […]
{{constantino{{Participant's abilities should include basic drawing, a comfortable level of watercolor experience and some plein-air painting experience on easels. With an expected diversity of skills, capabilities may vary widely, but instruction will be tailored to each individual's level.On the scenic ground of Slater Park and in the facilities of RIWS, Frank will be offering an […]
Aurora, 276 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903 Providence, New England, and lessons learned from the World's Best Transit City {{streetcar{{Join CNU New England for a discussion of the Providence Streetcar project as well as insights from world-class transit systems. Our conversation will explore the potential impacts to Providence, the unique opportunities and challenges for streetcars […]
Tour begins at 357 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02906 On Saturday, June 13, PPS will host our 36th Festival of Historic Houses, showcasing contemporary living in historic homes, and guiding attendees through residences in the storied Fox Point neighborhood.The Festival tour provides a rare opportunity to step inside historic properties in Fox Point and learn […]
66 Brownell Street, Warren, RI 02885 {{cote{{Join AIAri COTE for a construction tour of the first pre-certified PHIUS Passive House in Rhode Island. Meeting very strict energy efficiency goals, the Anton house is also designed for resiliency in a coastal environment, qualifies for Energy Star ratings, EPA Indoor AirPLUS and EPA Water Sense programs. 1LU […]
Grand Rose Ballroom @ The Clarion Hotel Providence/ Seekonk 940 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, MA AIA Presentations Provided: NEW! IECC Energy Review and Masonry Compliance Options-AIA LU 1HSW This Sustainable Design and Health, Safety and Welfare presentation discusses the changes in the Model Energy Codes, notably the 2012 IECC (International Energy Conservation Code) are creating […]