Overview:
This seminar will showcase the benefits of saving historic buildings from an economic standpoint and as a means to involve and empower the community. From five case studies, participants will take away specific strategies and technical advice to extend the physical AND functional life of a historic building addition or renovation, and strengthen its service to the community. Working with the community can completely change the direction of a project and set the tone for the community’s major investment. This collaborative process can anticipate challenges and uncover creative solutions that results in a more intuitive design with which the community can be proud. This seminar highlights multiple approaches to working with key stakeholders in order to maximize the design and extend the purposeful life of the building. Participants in this seminar will gain an understanding of how working with the community improves the quality of design and connection between the past and future.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn multiple ways to help a community visualize the importance saving a building and its possible other uses, by making an informed economic case as to why these structures should be saved.
- Learn how preserving a historic building and improving its performance can unlock long term savings that can be used for additional creative opportunities, like playground, community gardens and other community spaces.
- Learn how extending the life of an existing building to 24/7 functions along with different activities for the community will attract a wide consensus from your target audience.
- Understand how the collaborative process with the community and key stakeholders plays out to address challenges and improve the design, using lessons learned from various BELL community design charrettes as examples
Presented by:
Erin Holdenried, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, SEED
Director of Sustainability and Architect, BELL Architects
Erin specializes in sustainable design with BELL Architects. With 19 years’ experience in the eld, Erin guides multi-disciplinary teams, developers, and government through the sustainable design and implementation for local and international projects, from design through construction. Speaking Engagements: 2014 SAME Hampton Roads (Topic: Light Pollution Reduction). University of Texas at Austin, M Arch (Design Excellence Award). Washington University in St Louis, BS Architecture (Cum Laude).
Scott Knight, LEED AP
Senior Associate and Historic Preservation Specialist, BELL Architects
With over 30 years of experience in the eld of historic preservation and working closely with community organizations. His significant projects: Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis, Maryland, the Hill Center in Southeast D.C.; various historic theaters, UDC green roof, Homeland Security, and the Darby Store in Montgomery County. Prior Speaking Engagements: Multiple Presentations: NCPC, CFA, SHPO, NPS, and 2022 APT (Association of Preservation Technology) He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Historic Preservation from Savanah College of Art Design, 1995.