For Immediate Release: November 21, 2007
Media Contact: Marketing and Communication Department
The Green House: Media Advisory
Groundbreaking Exhibition The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and Design
What
The National Building Museum invites you to the press conference and preview of the exhibition The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and Design, located in first-floor galleries.
A groundbreaking exhibition, The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and Design reveals exciting trends in green technology, materials, and design, yielding homes that are as aesthetically compelling as they are environmentally friendly. Featuring an international survey of 20 contemporary residences by such architects as American William McDonough, Australian Peter Carmichael, and German Werner Sobek — plus a full-size, furnished version of architect Michelle Kaufmann’s Glidehouse™—The Green House answers key questions: What makes a home or product green? How is a green home healthier, safer, and more comfortable? What are the costs of going green? Visitors will emerge armed with useful knowledge about how to lead more sustainable lives. The exhibition will be on view May 20, 2006 through June 24, 2007.
The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and Design is presented by The Home Depot Foundation with generous support from the ASID Foundation of the American Society of Interior Designers, Bosch home appliances, Portland Cement Association, Benjamin Moore® Paints, EPA/Energy Star, The Nathan Cummings Foundation, U.S. department of Energy, Band Inc., Global Green, James G. Davis Construction Corporation, and others.
Dwell is the exclusive media partner.
Who
Donald Albrecht, Lead Curator
David Lewis, Exhibition Designer, Lewis.Tsurumaki.Lewis (LTL)
Chase Rynd, Executive Director, National Building Museum
When
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
10:30 am: Welcoming Remarks
11:00 am: Exhibition Tour
12:00 pm: Hosted Lunch
Where
National Building Museum
401 F Street NW (Judiciary Square Metro, Red Line)
Contact
Marketing and Communications Department, 202.272.2448, ext. 3548
The National Building Museum is America’s leading cultural institution dedicated to advancing the quality of the built environment by educating people about its impact on their lives. Through its exhibitions, educational programs, online content, and publications, the Museum has become a vital forum for the exchange of ideas and information about the world we build for ourselves. Public inquiries: 202.272.2448 or visit www.nbm.org. Connect with us on Twitter: @BuildingMuseum and Facebook.
