For me, our annual convention is always a time where I am reinvigorated about our profession and what we do as architects. This year’s convention in Philadelphia was no exception. This newsletter contains information on many of the events that the HRC sponsored this year. The number, and types of educational sessions, tours and events at convention truly show the diversity of our profession and the opportunities for preservation architects are plentiful.
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With convention behind us, the HRC will be focusing on a number of events and activities over the summer and into the fall. We are in the midst of planning for our third annual 2017 Taliesin West Colloquium and will be also be holding the juries for the 2016 Peterson and Holland Prizes. We are also planning for events at APTI and the National Preservation Conference in the fall. Many of our discussions within the HRC center around how we can better expand and position the role and need for preservation architects and work with students and young professionals to show them the opportunities in working with existing buildings.
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I would like to recognize and thank our sponsors for the continued support. Without we could not sponsor many of the events and activities we hold throughout the year.
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Lastly, we always have opportunities for you to become involved in the work of the HRC. Please reach out to myself or any HRC member if you have any questions, comments or would like to discuss how you can help the AIA promote the work of preservation architects and the preservation community in general.
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Have a great summer!
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Karl W. Stumpf, AIA | 2016 Chair, AIA Historic Resources Committee
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