Chicago 2010: Schedule for Saturday, October 23
8:00 am – 11:00 am Workshops
W09 Historic Plaster Repair: 1500- 1940
Introductory to Advanced 3 AIA HSW CEUs/SD CEUs
SPEAKERS: Rory Brennan, Principal, Preservation Plastering, Ltd., Brattleboro, VT and John Speweik , Speweik Preservation Consultants. Inc., Elgin, IL
- Receive detailed instruction about plaster stabilization.
- Understand the history of plaster systems and the materials used.
- Learn to formulate plaster to match the original plaster.
You will discover all aspects of plaster repair from stabilization to filling in missing plaster. The evaluation of existing plaster and materials will be covered. A chance to actually learn how plaster feels and how to plaster with traditional materials will be part of this workshop.
W10 Upstairs Downtown: Growing Up Not Out
Intermediate 3 AIA HSW CEUs
SPEAKERS: Anna Margaret Barris, Project Designer, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, Springfield, IL, Mike Jackson, FAIA, Chief Architect of Preservation Services, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, Springfield, IL, Dan Carmody, President, Detroit Eastern Market
- Determine what building codes are applicable to upper floor reuse of Main Street
buildings.
- Apply market trends to design choices based on where people live and why they live there.
- Design living and working spaces within the impact of debt financing.
There are countless under-utilized upper floors in our historic Main Streets that have everything new development requires: utilities, infrastructure, a central location and visibility. The key building features that need to be examined in rehabilitation of an historic building and the applicable building codes will be discussed. An overview of ways that various communities encourage upper floor development is included.
8:30 am -9:30/10:00 am Seminars
T07 Interpreting Wright’s Interior Finishes
Introductory 1 AIA HSW CEU
SPEAKERS: Anthony Kartsonas, Principal, Historic Surfaces, LLC, and Paul Harding, FAIA, Chicago, IL
- Learn the process of investigating interior finishes.
- Appreciate the importance of mock-ups and testing.
- Discover modern materials that can be used in place of historic materials.
Using the Glasner House (Glencoe, IL) and the Davenport House (River Forest, IL) as case studies, this presentation will look at how Wright’s interiors and finishes are examined and interpreted. The procedures used during research will be explained, including site investigations, paint microscopy, and laboratory analysis.
T08 Understanding American Heritage Tile Work
Introductory to Intermediate 1 AIA HSW CEU
SPEAKER: Keith Bieneman, General Manager, Subway Ceramics, Verona, WI
- Understand how one common standard existed for pre-war American tile work.
- Discover how historic tile work can be authentically reproduced.
- Learn how historic reproduction tile work is compatible with modern installation methods.
Almost 100 years ago, traditional American tile work converged into a single, common standard. Adopted by thirteen of America’s most prominent tile manufacturers, the Handbook of Glazed Tiles and Trimmers was the standard for American tile production through the pre-war era. This common standard has made historically authentic reproductions possible. Two case studies illustrating period tile restoration and interactive 3D CAD renderings will detail the precise system of tile work used in vintage installations and ways to adapt conventional installation methods to anachronistic tile forms.
T09 Traditional Elements of Modern Stone Design
Introductory 1.5 AIA HSW CEU
SPEAKER: Richard Rhodes, Founder, Rhodes Architectural Stone, Seattle, WA
- Understand stone’s highest and best use to enhance the sustainability of your design.
- Learn to recognize the particular characteristics of quality stone masonry.
- Distinguish between structural and veneer masonry.
Whether a design was inspired by economic realities, a practical response to the environment, or grand classical taste, stone lends visual credibility to buildings. We will explore the design elements of each period, the dressing and installation of stone, and how it complements architectural style.
S11 Insulating Old Houses: A Greener Approach to Energy Savings
Intermediate 1 AIA HSW CEU
SPEAKER: Eric Corey Freed, organicARCHITECT, San Francisco, CA
- Explore all aspects of insulating a building.
- Discuss types of available insulation.
- Prepare cost and benefit analyses.
Insulation is like chocolate; the more you have the better.
Discover the challenges, opportunities and design implication of
insulating older homes. Learn how to capture the naturally rising
heat in the winter, and stay cool all summer. We'll review the
best and worst insulation materials and show how to determine if
you home is properly insulated.
10:00 am – 11:00 am Seminars
R03 Independence Park Bungalow: Planning Old and Green
Introductory to Intermediate 1 AIA HSW/SD CEU
SPEAKERS: Robin E. Whitehurst, AIA, LEED AP, Principal, Bailey Edward Architecture, Chicago, IL and Gregory Williams, AIA, LEED AP, Architect Intern, Bailey Edward Architecture, Chicago, IL
- Determine what to restore and what to replace in an historic home.
- Discover how energy efficiency and sustainable building can blend within the requirements for historic materials retention.
- Develop design decisions using a prototype to give positive results.
The Independence Park Bungalow Project was built in the early 1920’s and is a significant structure listed on the National Register. It operated as a public facility for weaving, crafts, and a place for women’s group meetings. The project upgraded the facility to meet the City of Chicago’s energy code and ADA requirements and served as a demonstration house for neighboring homeowners. Lessons learned will be discussed in terms of synergies and capital cost versus return on investment.
T10 Finishing Ornamental Metals
Introductory to Intermediate 1 AIA HSW CEU
SPEAKER: Douglas Bracken, President, Wiemann Ironworks, Tulsa, OK
- Understand the basic nature of the four main types of ornamental metals.
- Discern the primary causes for coating failure.
- Discuss prep work, coating systems, and finish processes.
You will learn the fundamentals of good finishing for ornamental metalwork beginning with some design basics and then working through the most common steps, processes and products that the ornamental metal trade uses. The way to achieve certain finishes and how to specify the right coating system and process is also covered.
S12 Inherently Sustainable Design: Traditional Design
Introductory 1 AIA HSW/SD CEU
SPEAKERS: John Robert Kirk, AIA, Partner, and Manuel Mergal, AIA, LEED AP, Partner, Cooper Robertson & Partners, New York, NY
- Identify sustainable strategies inherent in traditionally designed houses.
- Understand the relationship between individual houses and the region they occupy.
- Reflect on ways that contemporary needs can be adapted to traditionally designed houses.
Most inherently sustainable building designs have been sensible, practical responses to basic environmental conditions such as climate, wind, terrain, and readily available natural resources. Vernacular buildings are regional responses to making shelter in a specific environment using readily available local resources and are, generally speaking, “smarter” with regard to sustainability. Using five examples that span from upper New York State to the Caribbean, a common thread of a sustainable approach as reflected in the appropriate response to setting will be revealed.
11:00 am – 4:00 pm Exhibition Hall Open
11:15 am-12:15 pm
G03 Transforming the Traditional- Live in the Exhibit Hall
Introductory 1 AIA HSW CEU
SPEAKERS: Stuart Cohen, FAIA and Julie Hacker, AIA, Stuart Cohen & Julie Hacker Architects, LLC, Evanston, IL
Recommended Reading: Transforming the Traditional by Cohen and Hacker
- Explore the relationship between new construction and historic buildings.
- Appreciate the difference between classical and modernist space and how traditional materials can be used to create them both.
- Encourage originality by making new arrangements of existing architectural forms.
The relationship between the spatial ideas of 20th century modernism, classical space, and traditional architectural forms can be a basis of a way of drawing on traditional elements in architecture in ways that transform them. The traditional forms communicate the familiar, stable, and protective qualities that have been associated with domesticity.
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Seminars
G05 Working with an Architect
Traditional Building Theater – Show Floor
Presented by AIA Chicago
Interested in renovating or remodeling your home, but don’t know where to begin? Hear from residential architecture specialists about choosing an architect, navigating zoning and permit regulations, and avoiding costly surprises. Additional “Working with an Architect” seminar topics include: defining what you want to achieve in your home, finding out what resources are available to you, and understanding the steps involved in design and construction. Learn the most important questions you should ask about budgeting, project timelines, and design preference before starting a new home renovation project.
1:00 pm – 2:00/2:30 pm Seminars
R04 Green Restorations: Sustainable Building in Historic Homes
Introductory to Intermediate to Advanced 1.5 AIA HSW/SD CEUs
SPEAKER: Aaron Lubeck, Partner, Author, Trinity Design/Build, Green Restorations, Durham, NC
- Understand basic building science.
- Evaluate experience with old structure construction details.
- Become more comfortable with arriving at solutions when the process continues to be subject to debate.
Note: Green Restorations: Sustainable Building in Historic Homes, Chapter 3 is recommended advance reading.
The preservation world has only recently begun to fully articulate its commitment to green retrofitting principles. Two great American conservation movements, preservation and environmentalism, are converging. This talk focuses on three unsettled debates: envelope tightening strategies, solar system placement and compatibility, and ethical questions surrounding intrusive gut jobs. A review of current conventional wisdom as well as suggested changes to historic housing and restoration practice and policy will be included.
P13 Classic Window Hardware- Form, Function, and Style
Introductory-Advanced 1.5 AIA HSW/SD CEUs
SPEAKER: Michael F. Lynch, AIA, PE, FAPT; Kaese Lynch Architecture and Engineering, Inc., New York, NY
- Rely on historic catalogs and related publications to design current projects.
- Use appropriate window hardware in period restorations or new old-style construction.
- Evaluate the function of traditional locks, sash pulleys, and other window hardware.
This session will improve your work with hardware suppliers to get the right performance and appearance for period window hardware. The evolution of window hardware in the United States and the relationship between function, appearance, and performance is covered in detail. The speaker, a historic preservation architect and engineer, will combine his
T12 Historic Roofing: Slate, Tile and Copper
Introductory 1 AIA HSW CEU
SPEAKER: John Chan, Vice President, The Durable Slate Company, New Orleans, LA
- Discern the difference between real and synthetic slate.
- Learn to repair a slate roof.
- Receive advice about choosing a good contractor.
This seminar will give a broad overview of the use of slate in the United States as well as offer many specific techniques used when working with slate and tile. Topics to be covered are: the history of slate and tile roofing; problems with slate roofs and tile roofs; use of flashings; repair tips for both slate and tile roofing.
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Live in the Exhibit Hall
- Free to all badge holders
G04 Traditional Building Design Challenge: Presentation and Awards
Introductory to Advanced 1.5 AIA CEUs
- See traditionally inspired house designs in historic settings.
- Hear professionals discuss new uses for period architectural detailing.
- Review hand-drawn architectural plans.
Join leading architects and designers as they present their work – the culmination of the two-day Traditional Building Design Challenge. The teams have been competing to create an appropriate design for a historic Chicago area residential neighborhood. Watch as they are discussed and the winner is announced. Learn how to make your own contextual designs better.
Special thanks to our sponsor: Woodstone Windows and Doors.
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
P14 Landmark Illinois Annual Awards Program
(pre-selection required; ala carte purchase only)
Takes place at the Chicago Club.
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