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Audio Library
The Architecture of Harry Weese - Part 4 - Audience Q&A
March 9, 2011
Hear questions and tributes from audience members on the life and work of architect Harry Weese.
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The Architecture of Harry Weese - Part 1 - Introduction
March 9, 2011
Chase W. Rynd, executive director, National Building Museum, welcomes the audience to the lecture "The Architecture of Harry Weese."
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Green Schools of Today and Tomorrow
Building in the 21st Century
March 9, 2011
Sandra Leibowitz, managing principal of Sustainable Design Consulting, LLC, describes key strategies of completed K–12 school projects in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia in terms of emerging technologies, initiatives, and government mandates projecting future green school standards.
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The Architecture of Harry Weese - Part 2 - Robert Bruegmann
March 9, 2011
Robert Bruegmann, historian and author of The Architecture of Harry Weese (Norton) explores the life of Weese, focusing on his local work that includes the Washington, D.C. Metro system, Arena Stage, and his role in selecting Maya Lin’s winning design for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
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The Architecture of Harry Weese - Part 3 - Roger Lewis
March 9, 2011
Roger K. Lewis, the Washington Post's "Shaping the City" columnist, reflects on the life of architect Harry Weese.
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The Building Toy: Playing with Structure, Form, and Content
March 3, 2011
Karen Hewitt, president and toy designer of Learning Materials Workshop, discusses the history of architectural toys and the significance of play in developing creativity and lifelong learning skills.
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Constitution Center's Green Renovation Success
Building in the 21st Century
February 17, 2011
Tim Jaroch, of David Nassif Associates, and David Varner, AIA, of SmithGroup, share the collaborative design process undertaken at Constitution Center, the largest private office building in Washington, D.C., and now one of the city’s most energy efficient.
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Seven Rules for Sustainable Communities
Smart Growth
February 14, 2011
How can the design of cities address the challenge of climate change? Patrick Condon, author of Seven Rules for Sustainable Communities, presents simple guidelines for community design that can help cities flourish in the post-carbon world.
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Advancing Sustainability and Security Goals Using Architectural Smart Glass
Building in the 21st Century
January 25, 2011
Greg Sottile of Research Frontiers Inc. in Woodbury, New York, discusses the new fabrications of smart glass used in windows, skylights, and partitions. Learn about the architectural features of smart glass and how it can promote sustainability while increasing the comfort and security of homes and facilities.
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Spotlight on Design: Curtis Fentress
Spotlight on Design
January 12, 2011
In 2010, Curtis Fentress, FAIA, RIBA, received the American Institute of Architects’ Thomas Jefferson Award, the highest recognition for public architecture.
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