Articles Tagged with ''preservation''

Nathan Johnson’s architectural practice in Detroit

Michigan Receives Underrepresented Communities Grant to Study Prominent Detroit Architect

The grant funds will hire a preservation consultant to prepare a study on the work of Nathan Johnson (1926-2021), an important Detroit-based modernist architect

December 11, 2025

The Michigan State Historic Preservation Office of the Michigan Strategic Fund has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Historic Preservation Fund’s Underrepresented Communities Grant program.

PTI Joins with P+Ex for Concrete Longevity Initiatives

This relationship establishes an ongoing framework for the two organizations to share information and pursue aligned objectives such as improving the resilience, safety and lifespan of concrete structures

November 17, 2025

The Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) announced that it and P+Ex: Center of Excellence for Concrete Preservation and Service Life Extension have established a new strategic partnership.

AIA Announces $4 Million Matching Grant to the Architects Foundation to Renew and Preserve The Octagon

This gift underscores AIA’s dedication to safeguarding architectural heritage through the comprehensive rehabilitation of The Octagon

October 29, 2025

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced a $4 million matching grant to benefit the Architects Foundation.

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Future Architect Fund, Judson University Celebrate Grand Opening of New Downtown Elgin Dormitory

Glunz Hall showcases an adaptive reuse of a mid-century bank headquarters, creating a hybrid residence and design studio for graduate architecture students

October 24, 2025

Future Architect Fund in partnership with Judson University, will celebrate the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of Glunz Hall today, a hybrid live/work residence and design studio for the university’s Master of Architecture program.

A Landmark Adaptive Reuse with Architectural Design

The reinvention of a historic warehouse unlocks new zoning potential and revitalizes Seattle’s oldest neighborhood

September 24, 2025

A historic steam supply warehouse in Seattle’s Pioneer Square has been reimagined as Populus Seattle, a 120-room boutique hotel with architectural design by The Miller Hull Partnership, in collaboration with Urban Villages, Curioso, Aparium Hotel Group, and JTM Construction.

National Building Museum Announces Barry Bergdoll as 2025 Vincent Scully Prize Recipient

Bergdoll recognized for groundbreaking exhibitions and scholarship connecting architecture to broader social issues

September 16, 2025

The National Building Museum announced that renowned architectural historian and former Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) curator, Barry Bergdoll, has been selected as the 27th recipient of the Vincent Scully Prize.

Architects Foundation Receives $749,723 National Park Service Grant for Historic Octagon Museum Preservation

The Architects Foundation has been awarded funds from the National Park Service Semiquincentennial Grant Program to support structural stabilization and rehabilitation efforts at The Octagon, one of the nation's most architecturally and historically significant Federal period buildings

September 10, 2025

The Architects Foundation has been awarded $749,723 from the National Park Service Semiquincentennial Grant Program to support structural stabilization and rehabilitation efforts at The Octagon, one of the nation’s most architecturally and historically significant Federal period buildings.

AIA Advocates for Preservation and Transparency in Proposed $200 Million White House Expansion

The AIA noted that while the project has secured private funding, the White House belongs to the American people and demands the highest standards of stewardship

August 6, 2025

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has issued a formal recommendation to the Committee for the Preservation of the White House regarding the proposed $200 million East Ballroom addition to the iconic structure.

Cintec North America CEO Announces Retirement

Robert shared insights from his distinguished career, highlighting key achievements, notable experiences, and valuable advice for future generations in the field

June 16, 2025

After an illustrious career spanning 34 years, Robert Lloyd-Rees, CEO & COO at Cintec North America, is set to retire, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking contributions to the preservation of historic buildings worldwide.

Landmarks Illinois Issues Call for Nominations for Annual Preservation Awards

Nominations are due June 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards. The annual awards program recognizes exceptional efforts in preserving, restoring and revitalizing historic places in Illinois.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

Credit: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

On-Demand This course provides visual examples of actual field conditions. Some good, some not so good; along with design suggestions that can cut installation costs and reduce construction change orders. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the requirements the roofing contractor must meet to provide the specified roofing system warranty, and long-term value to the owner.