Building in the 21st Century

Lectures on Sustainable Design and Energy-Efficient Building Technologies

Also of Interest

Exhibitions Green Community October 23, 2008 - November 29, 2009 The Green House: New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and Design May 20, 2006 - June 24, 2007

The National Building Museum is a preeminent venue for the presentation of topics that address sustainable design and energy-efficient building technologies and construction techniques. Through its ongoing lecture series, Building in the 21st Century, the Museum increases the public’s awareness of the need for environmentally sensitive design.

The Building in the 21st Century lecture series offers free noon-time lectures eight or nine times a year. Leading speakers from around the country discuss new technologies and construction techniques that are both energy-efficient and economical. Audio recordings of all lectures in the series are available on this site, as are illustrated summaries of selected lectures.

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Past Programs

			Radical Transparency of Building Products May 9, 2012 Watch/Listen.
			LEED® 2012 April 5, 2012 Watch/Listen.
			Green and Energy-Efficient Trends in Construction March 29, 2012 Watch/Listen.
			Retooling the U.S. Housing Industry October 25, 2011 Watch/Listen.
			LED Lighting: A Clash of Cultures September 8, 2011 Watch/Listen.
			How the Fourth LEED® Gold Museum in the United States Became a Reality July 20, 2011 Watch/Listen.
			The Risks Associated with Energy Conservation and Home Weatherization June 29, 2011 Watch/Listen.
			Walking the Talk: Why Seek LEED® Certification for the Center for a Livable Future? May 26, 2011 Watch/Listen.
			From 20:20:20 to Solar Decathlon Europe: a Spanish Perspective April 18, 2011 Watch/Listen.
			Green Schools of Today and Tomorrow March 9, 2011 Watch/Listen.
			Constitution Center's Green Renovation Success February 17, 2011 Watch/Listen.
			Advancing Sustainability and Security Goals Using Architectural Smart Glass January 25, 2011 Watch/Listen.
			Sustainability: Beyond LEED November 10, 2010 Watch/Listen.
			Clean, Green, and Mobile: Designing the GreenMobile® Home Unit October 20, 2010 Watch/Listen.
			Removing the Barriers to Going Green: Best Practices for Market Transformation September 21, 2010 Watch/Listen.
			Energy-Efficient Retrofits and ROI: Self-funding Improvements to Reduce Energy Consumption July 19, 2010 Watch/Listen.
			Building Materials and Sustainable Design June 22, 2010 Watch/Listen.
			Building the Green Economy: Drexel Smart House and University Research in Sustainable Systems May 24, 2010 Watch/Listen.
			Next Generation Luminaries: Solid-State Lighting Design Competition April 7, 2010 Watch/Listen.
			Solar Decathlon Houses Shine Light on Architecture, Energy Efficiency, and Smart Technologies March 11, 2010 Watch/Listen.
			Conserving Energy by Using the Earth Itself October 15, 2009 Watch/Listen.
			Deep-Energy Retrofits for Existing Homes September 10, 2009 Watch/Listen.
			New York City's Low-Carbon Diet: Addressing Climate Change through Building Policy July 16, 2009 Watch/Listen.
			Building America and the Builders' Challenge: Proving ground for net-zero-energy homes June 8, 2009 Watch/Listen.
			The Costs and Benefits of Greening Our Buildings and Slowing Climate Change May 7, 2009 Watch/Listen.
			A Blueprint for Green Communities April 13, 2009 Watch/Listen.
			The Role of Buildings in Arlington's Climate Action Program: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly March 5, 2009 Watch/Listen.
			Building Recombinant Ecologies February 11, 2009 Watch/Listen.
			Sustainable Communities: Connecting Infrastructures and People to Protect the Environment January 26, 2009 Watch/Listen.
			Does “Green” Make a Livable Community? And How Do You Build One? October 21, 2008 Watch/Listen.
			LED Cities: Investing in the Future September 5, 2008 Watch/Listen.
			Designing Buildings for the Environment and the Community July 1, 2008 Watch/Listen.
			Cambridge Energy Alliance: A Community Response to a Changing Climate June 19, 2008 Watch/Listen.
			EnergyPlus and Google SketchUp: The Next Phase of High-Performance Building Design March 6, 2008 Watch/Listen.
			The 2007 Solar Decathlon February 19, 2008 Watch/Listen.
			Sustainable Buildings Industry Council 2007 Awards January 16, 2008 Watch/Listen.
			The Solaire and Beyond May 1, 2007 Watch/Listen.
			Cost Saving Innovations and Sustainable Design Deliver High Performance at Homewood Middle School April 10, 2007 Watch/Listen.
			Retailers Reap Savings by Cutting Energy Costs March 20, 2007 Watch/Listen.
			The Continuing Evolution of Energy-Efficient Facilities at Wal-Mart February 14, 2007 Watch/Listen.
			The Hearst Tower January 10, 2007 Watch/Listen.
			Increasing Your Home’s Value and Performance November 2, 2006 Watch/Listen.
			Attractive Building Design Solutions and High-Performance Results October 4, 2006 Watch/Listen.
			High Performance, Green Commercial Buildings September 14, 2006 Watch/Listen.
			Building Energy Efficiency June 13, 2006 Watch/Listen.
			Steve Nadel January 24, 2006 Watch/Listen.
			The 2005 Solar Decathlon November 1, 2005 Watch/Listen.
			The Solar Patriot Home September 5, 2005 Watch/Listen.
			“Now That’s Extreme!” June 16, 2005 Watch/Listen.
			Factory Built Component and the Modern American Home May 25, 2005 Watch/Listen.
			Sunlight is Life: The Path Toward a Sustainable Future April 28, 2005 Watch/Listen.
			What Are Toyota and Ikea Doing In the Home-Building Business? March 22, 2005 Watch/Listen.
			The Pentagon Athletic Center’s Sustainable Design January 25, 2005 Watch/Listen.
			Protecting Water Resources: Smart Growth and Low Impact Development December 15, 2004 Watch/Listen.
			Building Green May 27, 2004 Watch/Listen.
			Solar Century April 18, 2004 Watch/Listen.
			Sustainable Design and Energy—Efficient Building Techniques for Existing Housing February 19, 2004 Watch/Listen.
			Industrializing the Process of Producing Energy Savings January 27, 2004 Watch/Listen.
			Housing Retrofits: Opportunities for Homeowner Comfort, Health, and Affordability November 3, 2003 Watch/Listen.
			Rooftop Landscapes: Reinforcing a Sense of Place October 8, 2003 Watch/Listen.
			Building a Federal Legacy: Design and Construction Excellence September 16, 2003 Watch/Listen.
			Guiding Sustainable Development for Future Generations June 9, 2003 Watch/Listen.
			Ambient Intelligence: Solid State Technologies in Architecture May 14, 2003 Watch/Listen.
			Greening the Workplace and Beyond April 8, 2003 Watch/Listen.
			Showcasing Sustainable Technology in Federal Buildings March 6, 2003 Watch/Listen.
			Preserving Historic Buildings Through Sustainable Technology January 23, 2003 Watch/Listen.