A screening of Modernism, Inc. a documentary that explores the life and career of Eliot Noyes, the architect (educated by Walter Gropius at Harvard) and designer who built the design programs for IBM, Westinghouse and Mobil Oil and who played a prominent role in the influence of modernism on culture and design in midcentury America.
Join speakers Liz Stetson, senior director of capital assets and planning at Mass Audubon; and Elizabeth Randall, principal and director of practice at Reed Hilderbrand, as they discuss Designing with Ecosystems at the Mass Audubon. Mass Audubon has worked closely with landscape architects and architects on many of their Wildlife Sanctuaries throughout Massachusetts. At Brewster’s
We are a group of architects, designers, planners, and experts in fundraising and policy, united by our enthusiasm for socially conscious design. We work with local and international non-profits, community organizations, and government agencies to provide pro bono design and consulting services. We focus on providing local, inclusive, sustainable architectural solutions.
Explore the unique challenges faced by Brooklyn Grange, a group of urban farmers determined to run a commercially viable farm in New York City. The film follows the team as they set out to build the world’s largest rooftop farm within the constraints of the Big Apple. Synopsis: The film follows head farmer Ben Flanner,
The New England Chapter brings together members of the professional design, architecture, preservation, and real estate development communities; academics; and interested lay persons committed to bringing the extremely broad knowledge base of its diverse membership to bear on our understanding and appreciation of both the canonical and "hidden" works of the modern movement. They cooperate
Prefabrication has transformed building delivery. BIM has opened up opportunities for construction trades to provide prefab components for today’s fast track projects. Assembling multi-trade racks in a controlled space contributes to a Lean Practice in the supply chain to improve safety and quality, decrease waste, simplify logistics, and deliver successful projects. Mike Betts, Joe Colleran,
Let your inner designer out and explore the playful side of architecture at this hands-on program for adults. Join other kids at heart and build amazing structures with BSA Space’s Lego collection, while enjoying wine, beer, snacks, and conversation. This is a program of the BSA Foundation. Visit the event website for details on pricing.
