Ongoing Series Information
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Architecture 101Architecture 101 is a lecture series that provides a broader understanding of architectural styles and movements. These programs explore significant periods in architectural history, serving as a refresher course for the professional or student or providing the novice with a chance to learn more about the world of architecture. |
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Building in the 21st CenturyThe Building in the 21st Century lecture series offers free noontime lectures, eight or nine times a year, addressing sustainable design and energy-efficient building technologies and construction techniques. |
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Building ToursNational Building Museum's Building Tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at many of Washington's fascinating building projects—from bridges and embassies to museums and condominiums. |
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Charles H. Atherton Memorial LectureDedicated to providing a forum for discourse on the planning and design of Washington, D.C., the Charles H. Atherton Memorial Lecture series commemorates the life and legacy of Charles Atherton, who served for almost four decades as Secretary of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts. The program examines the architectural, historical, and natural context of the city and its development to promote visionary planning and design excellence in the nation’s capital. |
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Construction Watch ToursTour the area's newest buildings—before they are completed! |
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D.C. BuildsThe National Building Museum celebrates its connection to Washington through the D.C. Builds lecture series, which explores current architectural, planning, and public policy issues affecting the District of Columbia and its surrounding metropolitan region. |
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Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's CapitalThe National Building Museum proudly partners with the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital to show films related to both the natural and built environment. |
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For the Greener GoodA public series that affirms the National Building Museum’s commitment to environmental sustainability. It calls on experts from diverse backgrounds to investigate links between environmental sustainability and design, public health, energy policy, bioscience, infrastructure, education, and even popular culture. |
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INSIDEINSIDE: Interior Design from the 18th Century to Today explores the interiors of ours homes, including wallpaper, textiles, and even web-based sources we use as inspiration. |
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L'Enfant Lecture on City Planning and DesignThe National Building Museum and the American Planning Association (APA) established the annual L'Enfant Lecture on City Planning and Design to draw attention to critical issues in city and regional planning in the United States. The lecture features leading figures in planning, architecture, urban design, governance, and other fields. The lecture series is named for Pierre Charles L’Enfant, who created the acclaimed plan for Washington, D.C. |
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Portraits in DesignPortraits in Design takes a biographical look at the iconic designers whose past work has had a lasting impact on our contemporary built world. The series delves into the life stories of important architects, landscape architects, and planners to better understand how their personal lives had an influence on their professional careers. |
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Smart GrowthThe Smart Growth speaker series, a free noon-time program, hosts speakers ten times per year. The goal of the series is to promote dialogue and research on sustainable development strategies that preserve community character and protect the environment. |
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Spotlight on DesignSpotlight on Design is an ongoing lecture series featuring architects and designers of distinction from around the world. Since its inception in 1997, the series has presented many of the world's premier design voices in the fields of architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning and design. |
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Sunday ConcertsThe National Building Museum and Washington Performing Arts Society present free concerts in the Great Hall, Sundays in July and August. |
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Women of ArchitectureIn partnership with the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation, the Museum holds an annual lecture program on the topic of Women of Architecture in conjunction with Women’s History Month. The goal of the Women of Architecture Series is to recognize and celebrate the professional and personal accomplishments of women in the field of architecture. |
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