Windows Code Fundamentals December 17th | 1:00pm – 2:00pm 1 LU/HSW Keeping up with ever-evolving window codes can be a challenge for even the most experienced construction industry professional. This course will address some of the core codes and testing methods for windows, such as accessibility, emergency escape and rescue, fall protection, and safety glazing. […]
Kohler@Home is your exclusive access to 80+ new products, 5 engaging panel discussions, and 2 featured conversations. Make the most of your Kohler@Home experience by registering today Discover the cultural dynamics driving changes in market conditions and consumer expectations, and get a first look at a range of new products designed to help kitchen and […]
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On 8 February, 2021 at 2pm EST Maryland time (8pm CET Netherlands time), Klaus Philipsen will give a lecture about Baltimore's urban planning and the city's challenges & opportunities. This webinar is hosted by the Rotterdam Academy of Architecture and Urban Design, Cristina Murphy from Morgan State University School of Architecture and Planning, and the Baltimore-Rotterdam committee. This […]
Preservation Alliance of Baltimore County presents: Carolyn Greenfield Adam, Historian & Preservation Alliance Board Member Vanishing Heritage: Baltimore County’s Historic African American Communities Baltimore County’s forty historic African American communities developed based on Maryland’s history of coexisting slave and free Black populations and the resulting legal and social segregation. The existence of these communities and […]
Moored at Rijnhaven port in Rotterdam, the Floating Office Rotterdam (FOR) for the Global Center on Adaptation is a building for a new age. Built in timber, it's off grid and carbon-neutral, it will float – rather than flood – if water levels rise due to climate change. Fun as well as functional, it also forms a […]
The general concepts of the circular economy are widely agreed upon: material reuse and refurbishment leading to zero waste and lower environmental degradation, but what does that mean for buildings and campuses, architects and developers? This talk will walk through the practical applications of circular economy principles in the built environment - at every level […]
According to the Department of Labor, construction is a “nontraditional” career field for women because they account for fewer than 25% of the registered workforce. The term “nontraditional”, however, implies that women did not and do not traditionally participate in construction work. This is inaccurate. This misconception erases women’s contribution to historic structures and disservices […]
Communities are facing the twin challenges of creating affordable housing while also addressing climate issues. How can we move from a “gray” housing model to a “green” one that addresses the health and well-being of residents, communities and the world at large? Join the Maryland Department of Planning and the Smart Growth Network at 1 […]
Humans have long disrupted the natural water cycle. Yet we continue to suffer from droughts, floods and other disruptions despite building dams and levees and completing other feats of engineering. What if, instead of further disrupting the water cycle, we sought to repair and replenish it? Join the Maryland Department of Planning and the Smart […]
Madaster considers the earth as a closed system where there should not be any waste. Raw materials are limited editions and scarce. Through registration and documentation of products and materials used in the built environment, they can be reused in a circular economy and waste can be eliminated. Marijn Emanuel will discuss: Circular building strategies […]
The Friends of The Jones Falls is hosting special presentation to get you buzzing for spring gardening, and the start of our Jones Falls cleanups! Consider making a donation to the Friends of The Jones Falls to support programs like this and initiatives that steward the Jones Falls watershed. You'll learn about the top 10 […]