Brutalism is an architectural style everyone loves to hate. As they age, brutalist buildings are often overlooked, slated for demolition and replacement. But in the name of climate action, stewardship, and historic preservation, they deserve a second chance. Through a series of case studies, Architect Lucy Moore will present an argument for the thoughtful renovation of brutalist buildings through design that marries carbon reduction and insightful adaptation. Drawing on energy modeling, triple bottom line life cycle cost assessments, and embodied carbon analysis, Moore will demonstrate how material reuse, envelope improvements, and systems upgrades can transform these 1970s energy hogs into a model for carbon reduction. She will illustrate how community oriented renovations can soften and enliven brutalist architecture while capitalizing on its solid foundations. Finally, she will outline the way in which saving these buildings from demolition through well-designed renovations can share the story of modern architecture, celebrating its ideals and critiquing its hubris. 


Learning Objectives: At the completion of this course, participants will be able to: Identify aging brutalist buildings and identify opportunities for transformative renovations; Define the value of renovations in terms of carbon reduction and environmental impact; Compare and contrast the environmental, social, and economic value of renovations of brutalist buildings versus demolition and new construction; and Describe the role brutalist architecture and its architects played in the evolution 20th century design.


Speakers:
Lucy Moore, AIA - Architect, Quinn Evans
Thomas Jester, FAIA - Principal, Quinn Evans
Gabriel Massalley, Assoc. AIA - Designer, Quinn Evans


Credits: 1.5 HSW|LUs; 1.5 GBCI Credits (Self-Report); 1.5 LACES