JANUARY 2009 » SHOW PREVIEW

Restoring the Past, Building the Future

For the past 16 years, architects, designers, contractors, builders, facilities managers, building owners and homeowners involved in restoration, renovation and traditionally inspired new construction have convened twice yearly at the Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference (TBEC). This spring, the TBEC returns to Boston, MA, home of the Paul Revere House, the historic neighborhood of Beacon Hill and the Otis House Museum.

Held at the Hynes Convention Center, the conference will run from March 12-14, and the exhibit hall will be open from March 13-14. The TBEC is the place to learn about traditional products and services, earn as many as 24 continuing-education credits and network with traditional building enthusiasts and professionals in the field.

This year's theme, "Smart Solutions for a Challenging Market," will focus on how to survive in today's difficult economy. Seminars and workshops will cover topics ranging from historic plaster and slate roof repair to window life-cycle costs, materials testing and the restoration of timber-frame church steeples. Seminar highlights include University of Notre Dame School of Architecture professors Sallie Hood and Ron Sakal's "Fixing the Worst First" (see "One Lot at a Time," www.traditional-building.com/Previous-Issues-08/OctoberFeature08.html) and New Urbanist Steve Mouzon's "The Original Green." Other highlights include a walking tour of Arts and Crafts tradition in Boston's Back Bay area and the Gala Reception – a chance to meet and mingle with industry insiders.

Peter A. Harkness, founder and publisher emeritus of Governing magazine, will deliver the keynote address, "The Comeback of the City," on Friday, March 13. Citing social, economic and demographic trends, Harkness will explore the resurgence of residential downtown areas and new ways of growing and revitalizing urban areas.

And in the exhibit hall, live demonstrations will include a "lunch and learn" with AZEK, a preservation roundtable featuring Rebecca Williams of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the Design Challenge presentation and awards.

In addition to the core conference program, the spring show will feature the presentation of the 2009 Palladio Award-winning projects. Now in its eighth year, the awards program is named in honor of Andrea Palladio – the Renaissance architect who created modern architecture for his time while drawing on the past for inspiration and guidance. Previous winners include Andrea Pacciani Architect of Parma, Italy (see www.tradtional-building.com/Palladios/ Pall_PH08_Pacciani.htm), and Archer & Buchanan of West Chester, PA (see www.traditional-building.com/Palladios/ Pall_PH07_A&B.htm). This year's presentations will take place on Thursday, March 12.

The Hynes Convention Center is located in the center of historic Boston and connected to the Sheraton Hotel on Dalton Street. It is close to all major transportation centers as well as many shops and restaurants on Newbury Street.

For further information on the spring 2009 Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference, including links to the aforementioned seminars and topics, go to www.traditionialbuildingshow.com.  

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