Western Massachusetts Chapter
The American Institute of Architects
2009 AIA New England Annual Conference
& Awards Program
October 2-4, 2009, Portsmouth, NH
hosted by AIA New Hampshire
The theme is Portsmouth: Past and Present. We'll take a look at Portsmouth's historic features - and its current efforts to increase overall sustainability of the community.
Events in the works include:
boat ride and lobster dinner
historical walking tours
tour of the new LEED certified Library
tour of the Music Hall renovation
brunch at Strawbery Banke
Hard-hat tour of Portwalk
Presentation on Portsmouths process to become New Hampshires first eco-municipality
Presentation by historian Dennis Robinson
An evening reception will take place at the Discover Portsmouth Center where entries in the Awards program will be displayed. The Awards banquet and presentation will take place at the The Pearl, the only historic African-American church structure in the state of New Hampshire.
The AIANE conferences are small, but intimate. Attendees give them high scores for education and all around fun, so mark your calendars now and plan to attend!Programming will be finalized soon and posted on the AIANH and AIANE websites.
Cost:
For program information and costs contact Lorin Starr at director@wmaia.org, or download registration form under designated program, fill out and fax to (413) 665-2424