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Gensler's Global Reach
June 18, 2013
Gensler is a global design firm with 43 offices and 3,500 employees worldwide. Diane Hoskins, FAIA, co-CEO; Mariela Buendia-Corrochano, LEED AP, principal and global design leader; and Theresa Sheils, AIA, LEED AP, principal and studio director, will discuss how working on a global scale and fostering collaboration between people from different backgrounds and areas of expertise sparks creativity and drives innovation.
Swim, Sail, Sun: D.C.'s Plans for the Riverfronts
June 13, 2013
Washington, D.C. was built on the banks of two rivers, the Potomac and the Anacostia, yet through industrial use, pollution, and neglect, the city has generally turned its back on its waterfronts. Panelists discuss how the D.C. region is moving from indifference to engagement with its rivers and share what’s needed to protect these valuable natural resources while providing places to live, work, and play along their banks.
National Building Museum is a Distinctive Destination
June 5, 2013
The National Building Museum is proud to be a Distinctive Destination of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We welcome all National Trust members to receive a discount of free admission and/or 10% off purchases at the Museum Shop when visiting the Museum.
More Than Just a Pretty Space
June 4, 2013
Sprout Space, designed by architecture firm Perkins+Will, is not only part of the National Building Museum's exhibition Green Schools, but also a working classroom for the Museum's school programs.
Mini Golf Returns to the National Building Museum
May 23, 2013
Mini Golf Returns to the National Building Museum: Expanded Indoor Course Includes Two 9-hole Options Open Memorial Day to Labor Day
2013 Honor Award Presented to Turner Construction Company
May 21, 2013
The National Building Museum recognizes Turner Construction Company as its 2013 Honor Awardee. The selection celebrates Turner’s 111 years of leadership in the construction industry. Featured as Tribute Speaker, Louis Chênevert, Chairman & CEO of United Technologies (UTC) and past Honor Award recipient (2009), has first-hand knowledge of Turner’s core philosophy of innovation and efficiency. Peter Davoren, President & CEO of Turner Construction Company, will accept the award on behalf of everyone who has worked for Turner over its long history.
Preserving the Guastavino Legacy
May 17, 2013
Panelists discuss the history of these vaults and ongoing efforts to preserve, restore, and celebrate these unique architectural marvels. Panelists include Edmund Meade of Robert Silman Associates; Raymond Pepi of Building Conservation Associates Inc.; Baird M. Smith, FAIA, FAPT, of Quinn Evans Architects; and Chrysanthe Broikos of the National Building Museum (moderator).
National Building Museum Awarded $50,000 Grant
May 2, 2013
The National Building Museum has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Art Works program. The funds will support design, planning, and architecture educational programs that will target underserved youth in Washington via design curriculum delivered at the Museum and at local schools.
Author Discusses Concept of American Dream Home
April 24, 2013
Designer and author of The Just Right Home, Marianne Cusato, explores the evolution of the American dream home–past, present, and future. Cusato will look at the variables that influence the decisions we make regarding our homes and communities in our effort to balance the function, cost, and delight of where we live.
NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM ANNOUNCES 2013 HONOR AWARD RECIPIENT
April 18, 2013
The National Building Museum announced today that it has selected Turner Construction Company as its 2013 Honor Awardee. The selection recognizes Turner’s 111 years of leadership in the construction industry. The Museum will present the award to Turner on June 4, 2013 at the Museum’s annual Honor Award gala.
National Building Museum Teams Up with Transitional Housing Corporation to Revitalize Community
April 18, 2013
This spring, the Museum is partnering with the Transitional Housing Corporation (THC), founded in 1990 as a faith-based homeless services organization. DAP participants will design and build at least five pieces of furniture for various families entering THC’s two-year transitional housing program. In addition to building functional furniture, DAP participants aim to create a sense of home for a family in flux. Teens will investigate what makes a house a home and the needs of displaced families.
Find Building, Get Lunch
April 17, 2013
John Ochsendorf, the MacArthur Fellow who organized our exhibition on Rafael Guastavino, is offering lunch to anyone who identifies an undocumented Gaustavino building.
Save the Date for Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.: Inspirations for the 21st Century
April 16, 2013
Multidisciplinary, two-part symposium on the legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. The Symposia will explore the continued relevance of and inspirations from his visionary work as we seek to address contemporary challenges in landscape architecture, preservation, and urban and regional planning.
Celebrate Earth Day at the National Building Museum
April 9, 2013
Celebrate Earth Day at the National Building Museum. Discover Green School Trends and Bring Green Learning to Your Community.
What exactly does a landscape architect do?
April 1, 2013
During National Landscape Architecture Month, celebrated during the month of April, there are plenty of opportunities to learn more about the profession and what exactly landscape architects do. It goes far beyond planting trees, shrubs, and flowers.
