For those in Washington, D.C., the National Building Museum is hosting two sessions next week related to landscape architecture:
OLIN
January 13, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
From the restoration of Bryant Park in New York, to the landscape of the Washington Monument, OLIN is recognized for innovative and sustainable place making. Hear principals Laurie Olin, FASLA, and David A. Rubin, discuss their work, and the philosophy on landscape and design that has guided the Philadelphia-based firm for more than 30 years. A book signing follows the lecture. 1.5 LU (AIA)
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DC Builds: Reducing Runoff: New Directions in Stormwater Management
January 14, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
A panel of experts discusses innovative policy and infrastructure, including green technologies such as rain gardens and green roofs, which will reduce the flow of polluted storm water into Washington D.C.’s streams and rivers.
1.5 LU (AIA) / 1.5 CM (AICP) / 1.5 CE (ASLA)
NBM Tickets
Also, the National Building Museum’s exhibit on Green Community, which is supported by ASLA, runs through October, 2009. You can watch a video tour of the exhibit here.
