'Preservation is Sustainability' Panel — Nov. 12
Sustainability doesn’t mean starting from scratch. Buzzwords like “greenscape,” “lo-energy” or “LEED” can enthuse and confuse owners of older buildings, leaving them unsure how to maintain their properties, or under the impression that “green” building is only for new construction. Sustainability also triggers a wide range of questions, from the broad policy implications of re-using buildings and re-investing in our communities, to the calculations of embodied energy in existing materials, to practical matters such as whether or not to install new windows, green roofs or solar panels. To ensure that preservation basics are not lost, the Landmarks Conservancy presents “Preservation is Sustainability: How to Make Your Historic House More Energy Efficient.”
Please join us to hear from a group of preservationists and architects who will provide a critical framework and practical advice on sustainability in historic houses. These professionals will discuss their own experiences, highlighting what is successful and what should be rethought, and will answer questions from the audience.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 12 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Location: Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, 85 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn
Speakers:
- Walter Sedovic, AIA LEED, Principal & CEO, Walter Sedovic Architects, moderator
- Christine Benedict, R.A. ARCHITECTURE AND ENERGY LIMITED
- William Neeley, Deputy Director, Preservation, Landmarks Preservation Commission
- Rebecca Williams, Program Officer, Northeast Regional Office, National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Tickets: $5.00. Registration Required. Contact Meral Agish at [email protected] or call 212.995.5260 to register.