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The mission of the Historic Resources Committee (HRC) is to identify, understand, and preserve architectural heritage, both nationally and internationally. HRC is engaged in promoting the role of the historic architect within the profession through the development of information and knowledge among members, allied professional organizations, and the public.

Traditional Building Conference: Boscobel, July 16-17, 2019

By Peter H. Miller Hon. AIA posted 06-03-2019 11:21 AM

  
  • Network with architects, craftsmen, and suppliers
  • Earn 10+ AIA HSW learning units
  • Enjoy cocktail receptions in the historic Hudson Valley

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The next Traditional Building Conference will take place at Boscobel House & Gardens July 16-17, 2019. Overlooking the Hudson River, Boscobel was painstakingly restored after falling into disrepair in the 1950s. It now stands as a testament to the power of preservation and traditional building techniques. Boscobel’s interiors display one of the finest collections of New York furniture from the Federal Period, including documented examples by America’s most celebrated cabinet maker, Duncan Phyfe.

 

Join us and enjoy exclusive access to the mansion while learning the latest in restoration, sustainability and traditional materials and methods while overlooking the tranquil Hudson Valley.  

Seminars:
Flood Mitigation at the Farnsworth House
Pre-construction Investigations and Mock-ups for Historic Preservation Projects
Working with a Custom Cabinet Maker
Boscobel House and Garden Tour 
The Restoration of Jefferson's Rotunda
Contextual Sustainability: The Child of Vitruvius and the Picturesque
Carbon Net Zero and Historic Communities
Traditional Takes: Short Presentations on Traditional Building Practice

 

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Attendees will enjoy architectural walking tours and behind the scenes access to Boscobel. In the nighttime hours following the conference, the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival while be joining us on Boscobel’s grounds.
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