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This calendar of Chicago architectural events is jointly sponsored by Repeat and the Chicago Architectural Club. Send listings, corrections, comments, complaints and limericks to: webmaster    July 1, Wednesday Portrait of a Palace 12:15 - 1:00 P.M., John Buck Lecture Hall, Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 South Michigan Sponsor: Chicago Architecture Foundation Free event, seating limited. Eric R. Multhauf lunchtime lecture - guests are welcome to bring a bag lunch. AIA/CES 1 Lecture by Andy Pierce, volunteer, Friends of the Uptown; Jerry Mickelson, founder and partner of Jam Productions, plus showing of a documentary on Chicago’s Uptown Theatre that provides an in-depth look at the history of this movie palace and its amazing survival. The film accurately portrays a theatre “that is beyond human dreams of loveliness,” as touted by architects C.W. & Geo. L. Rapp in 1925. Following the screening, Pierce and Mickelson discuss the theater’s history and its planned renovation. Information on-line or call 312.922.3432 x224 Independence Day 2009 7:00 P.M. - Budlong Woods Branch Library, 5630 N. Lincoln Sponsor: Urban Habitat Chicago Free event. Space limited, registration requested. Back by popular demand, UHC President Michael Repkin presents the follow up to his 2008 lecture, in the context of our current eco-situation. As we move forward into a new reality, we must find new ways to create resilient independent systems to provide ourselves and our loved ones with life support. People are looking for ways to be less dependent on traditional water, energy and food sources and this discussion will address these concerns and provide opportunities for action. One way to ensure an abundance of resources is to examine our interaction with these resources. Michael Repkin will provide an overview of human life support, the 2175 concept and will discuss the SWEN model of resource analysis. Register on-line. Information on-line.    July 2, Thursday Legacy of the Plan of Chicago 12:15 P.M., Millennium Room, 5th floor east, Chicago Cultural Center, Washington and Michigan Sponsor: Friends of Downtown. Free event. Lecture by Dennis McClendon, a Chicago geographer and historian, and author of the booklet being distributed by the Burnham Plan 100 organization, a web version of which is available online. Daniel Burnham’s 1909 Plan of Chicago was phenomenally important to today's city. The lakefront parks, the forest preserve system, Wacker Drive, the Magnificent Mile—all owe their origins to this famous (but often misunderstood) document. It's the year of Burnham, and centennial celebrations this summer will spotlight the Plan’s history and energize today’s regional planning efforts. It's equally important to recognize the civic leaders and technicians—beyond Burnham—who brought the Plan to life in the early 20th century and shaped the city we know. This lively lecture includes pictures of the Chicago that faced the planners a century ago, the grand visions they had for the city, and what actually resulted from the Plan of Chicago. Information: 312/458.9454 or on-line    July 7 , Tuesday First Tuesdays Happy Hour 5:30 - 8:00 P.M. - Rock Bottom Brewery, 1 W. Grand Avenue Sponsor: AIA Chicago Young Architects Forum Free event Join us for the happy hour social at Rock Bottom Brewery and start your summer early. Come out and meet other design professionals within a casual atmosphere! Everybody is welcome, including students and recent grads (must be 21+ to drink). And check out our Meetup page at www.meetup.com/Chicago Information online.    July 8 , Wednesday Outside In: fc STUDIO inc. 12:15 - 1:00 P.M., John Buck Lecture Hall, Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 South Michigan Sponsor: Chicago Architecture Foundation Free event, seating limited. Eric R. Multhauf lunchtime lecture - guests are welcome to bring a bag lunch. AIA/CES 1 Lecture by Rachel Crowl, Principal, AIAand Julie Fisher Principal, who founded Chicago-based fc STUDIO inc. in 1999 with the aim of designing beautiful spaces that don’t sacrifice functionality. Their firm has experienced a shift from small rehabs to substantial new construction projects. Crowl and Fisher discuss their highly collaborative design process and highlight several of their current projects. Information on-line or call 312.922.3432 x224 Beyond Burnham: Marktown: Early 20th Century Industrial Housing as a 21st Century Resource 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. - AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 250 Sponsor: AIA Chicago Regional & Urban Design and Historic Resources KC Free for AIA members; $15.00 non-members 1.0 LU/HSW Edward Torrez, AIA, principal of Bauer Latoza Studio Ltd., will discuss the revitalization plan and recommendations for the preservation and development of Marktown, Howard Van Doren Shaw’s 1917 garden city development in East Chicago, Indiana. Ed will present the history of this an other early planned communities; urban design and planning issues involved in assessing residential and commercial opportunities there; input from community stakeholders; concept plans; and strategies for implementation, focusing on preservation initiatives. Information: 312/670.7770; Information and Registration on-line. Solutions to Significant Structures 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - AIA Chicago, 35 E. Wacker, Suite 250 Sponsor: APT Western Great Lakes Chapter Free event. 1 CES Mark Howell of Structural Preservation Systems in Elkridge Maryland will be presenting lessons learned during several of their recent restoration projects in Maryland and Washington DC. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about and discuss the challenges and solutions on some projects outside of our region. RSVP via email. ARE Study Hall 5:30 - 9:00 P.M. - AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 250 Sponsor: AIA Chicago Young Architects Forum Free event Study materials are available in an informal setting. Information: 312/670.7770    July 9 , Thursday Let There Be Grand Light: Restoring the Palmer House Chandeliers 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. - AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 250 Sponsor: AIA Chicago Historic Resources KC Free for AIA members; $15.00 non-members 1.0 LU/HSW The Grand Ballroom of the Palmer House Hilton is once again aglow. Peter Janko of Lumenelle will discuss the restoration of the hotel's light fixtures and especially the chandeliers: the challenges of taking them down; structural concerns on large fixtures; finishes; crystal; rewiring and UL. He will present a checklist of very simple things that can be done prior to any restoration work to achieve significant savings on project cost. Janko will also bring samples to examine. Bring your lunch; beverages provided. Information: 312/670.7770; Information and Registration on-line. Commission on Chicago Landmarks 12:45 P.M., City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street, Room 201-A , Permit Review Committee meets afterwards at 33 North LaSalle, Suite 1600 Open to the public Commission meeting and schedule and agenda's on-line. Water Efficient Plumbing 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. - TOTO showroom, 500 N. Wells Street Sponsor: AIA Chicago Environment, Interior Architecture, Technical Issues KCs, SPPR Free for AIA members; $15.00 non-members 1.0 LU/HSW/SD A discussion of the innovative technology that is shaping bathrooms today? Are you up to date on water efficiency and the requirements for new toilets? Mike Harrigan of TOTO will explain: The reason we have water efficiency requirements and incentives Voluntary performance standards in North America Modern toilet technology The need for more realistic media tests The consumer-based standard called UNAR U.S. EPA’s WaterSense™ labeling program, fixtures and fittings What “sustainable plumbing” means in the future Harrigan will also cover Water Efficiency Credits 3.1 and 3.2 in the LEED rating system. Information: 312/670.7770; Information and Registration on-line. Green Lighting for the Home 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Sponsor: Chicago Center for Green Technology Free event, seating limited. AIA/CES 2 Presentation by Scott Shellberg, Evergreen Oak Electric/Crest Lighting Studios Did you buy compact fluorescent bulbs only to find that they make your room look like an aquarium? Do they stick out of your recessed cans or ceiling fan too far? Join Scott Shellberg in a discussion of sustainable lighting for the home in which he will discuss LED, fluorescent, incandescent lighting, and dimming. There are simple ways to manage energy use related to lighting in your home that can satisfy your design aesthetic leave you proud of your home energy reductions–come see how! Register by calling the hotline at 312/746.9642, or by emailing your desired class and contact information with “Green Tech U” as the subject line.our desired class and contact information Working with an Architect 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Wilmette Public Library 1242 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette Sponsor: Wilmette Public Library Free with admission. Are you planning to build a new home, remodel your kitchen, or renovate a three-flat? If so, attend this free seminar let by registered architects to help you learn if you need an architect, how to select an architect, understand the phases of a project, and create your dream house. Directly preceded by Ask an Architect--one-on-one 15 minute consultations with the architects. Consultations will begin at 6pm. Reservations are required. Information: Contact Megan at 312/376.2725 or via email. bellm@aiachicago.org for more information. Please bring drawings or ideas pertinent to your project for your consultation.    July 14 , Tuesday Reinventing Public Investment 12:00 - 1:30 p.m., Metropolitan Planning Council, 140 South Dearborn Street, Suite 1400 Sponsor: Chicago Architecture Foundation, Metropolitan Planning Council, the American Institute of Architects, American Society of Civil Engineers, and the U.S. Green Building Council $20.00, $15.00 for members of participating organizations and students. Lunch will be provided. AIA/CES 1.5 To what extent do investment decisions made in Washington, D.C. affect the Chicago region’s economy and built environment? If we want cleaner air, ample supplies of water, and better connections between jobs, homes and transit, what changes do we need to make to the way our public investment dollars are used? Creating Livable Communities in the Chicago Region will explore how federal investment policies in housing, transportation and economic development have shaped decisions and development in the Chicago region. Panelists will include Todd Brown, ShoreBank; Catherine Baker, AIA. Landon, Bone, Baker Architects; Don Chen, Ford Foundation and founder of Smart Growth America; and Doug Farr, FAIA, Farr Associates Second part of lecture series, Reninventing Public Investment: Better choices for a better Chicagoland. Register on-line. Information on-line or call 312/863.6045 Chicago Community Development Commission 1:00 P.M., City Council Chambers, 121 North LaSalle Open to the public Monthly meeting. Meeting schedules and agenda's on-line. Solar–Simple, Affordable Energy Solutions 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Sponsor: Chicago Center for Green Technology Free event, seating limited. AIA/CES 2 Presentation by Lisa Albrecht, Solar Service, Inc. Why rent your energy when you can own it? Solar is simple, reliable, affordable and available immediately! Join us and explore solar thermal and solar electric technology for both residential and commercial applications. We will discuss the make-up, benefits and available financial incentives of these systems. Register by calling the hotline at 312/746.9642, or by emailing your desired class and contact information with “Green Tech U” as the subject line.our desired class and contact information    July 15, Wednesday Benjamin H. Marshall: Architect and Bon Vivant 12:15 - 1:00 P.M., John Buck Lecture Hall, Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 South Michigan Sponsor: Chicago Architecture Foundation Free event, seating limited. Eric R. Multhauf lunchtime lecture - guests are welcome to bring a bag lunch. AIA/CES 1 Lecture by Steven B. Monz, docent/lecturer, Benjamin Marshall Society. Benjamin H. Marshall's designs included vast country estates, palatial residential buildings, sumptuous hotels, and innovative high-rise structures. His circle included anyone with intelligence, style, and wit. Monz paints a portrait of the architect and highlights several of his projects in Chicago, including residential buildings along East Lake Shore Drive, and the Drake and Blackstone Hotels Information on-line or call 312.922.3432 x224 Chicago Plan Commission Time and place tentative: 1:00 P.M., City Council Chambers 121 N. LaSalle Street (rescheduled from July 16th) Open to the public Commission meeting and schedule and agenda's on-line. Daniel Burnham Meets Vincent De Paul and Jane Addams 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. - The Cliff Dwellers, 200 S. Michigan, 22nd Floor Sponsor: DePaul University Free event; RSVP required A discussion about the spirit of public service evident in the work of Daniel Burnham, Jane Addams and St Vincent DePaul. In our roundtable conversation, DePaul professors Marco Tavanti and Alex Papadopolous and author Jan Metzger will explore ethical principles that underscored the work of Burnham, Addams and St Vincent. RSVP (required) Email Elizabeth Wilp. Information: on-line. ARE Study Hall 5:30 - 9:00 P.M. - AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 250 Sponsor: AIA Chicago Young Architects Forum Free event Study materials are available in an informal setting. Information: 312/670.7770 Bidding & Negotiations: Client Budgets and Construction Costs 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. - AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 250 Sponsor: AIA Chicago Residential Design and Practice Management KCs Free for AIA members; $15.00 non-members 1.5 LU From the first conversation about the project budget to final negotiations and contract execution, the architect plays a pivotal role in maintaining client expectations as well as the full costs and value of a project. A panel of contractors from Bulley & Andrews, Norcon, Goldberg General Contracting, and Sylvester Construction will discuss the bidding and negotiation process in the context of our current economy. Information: 312/670.7770; Information and Registration on-line. Jewels In July 2009 6:00 - 10:00 p.m., Room and Board, 55 East Ohio at Rush Sponsor: Architreasures $75.00 in advance, $100.00 at the door; raffle tickets $10.00 each or 3 for $25.00 Benefit for Architreasures, the arts-based community building organization, now in its thirteenth year, that uses participatory design and build processes to develop public space. Sip citrini cocktails and enjoy globally-inspired cuisine. amid the modern lines and cool comfort of the chic Room and Board store and mix and mingle with like-minded people who support community building. A silent auction will showcase art, craft, photography, dinners, wine and more. Register for tickers and sponsorships, and information on-line.    July 16, Thursday Archeworks Summer Open House 6:00 p.m.. - Archeworks, 625 N. Kingsbury, at Ontario Sponsor: Archeworks Free event Archeworks Summer Open House includes touring the Archeworks studios, meeting students, staff, and Directors Martin Felsen and Sarah Dunn, and learning about current and upcoming Archeworks projects - there are still openings for the 2009-10 school year. Director Martin Felsen will discuss the theme of upcoming Archeworks projects: 21st Century Infrastructure. He will share five proposals that use design to transform cities into healthier, higher performing, and more community-driven urban environments.. RSVP on-line. Information: 312/867.7254; Information on-line. Demystifying Fellowship 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. - AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 250 Sponsor: AIA Chicago Free event Learn all about the AIA fellowship from Robin Lee, Hon. AIA, Senior Director of Honors & Awards at national AIA. The Fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have made a significant contribution to architecture and society and who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession. Election to Fellowship not only recognizes the achievements of the architect as an individual, but also honors before the public and the profession a model architect who has made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level. Robin will explain the nomination, application, and review process. All are welcome to attend, regardless of eligibility status, and learn about the road to this achievement. Refreshments will be served. Information: 312/670.7770; Information and Registration on-line. Light and Glass – Bringing Some Clarity 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. - Schuler Shook, 750 N. Orleans St., #400 Sponsor: AIA Chicago Design and Technical Issues KCs Free event for members, $15.00 non-members 1.5 LU/HSW Jim Baney of Schuler Shook will focus on methods of illuminating architectural glass: stained glass, cast glass, fritted glass, sand-blasted glass, acid-etched glass, dyed glass, dichroic glass, and even clear glass. Successful examples of architectural projects where glass lighting was an ingredient, as well as examples of lighting details developed for specific applications, will be presented. Participants will be able to identify and assess the most successful lighting methods for achieving specific results with different types of glass. Our program will begin with a short tour of the firm's offices by its architects, William and Linda Chin, PARACHIN Design Studios Ltd. Limited to 25 participants. Information: 312/670.7770; Information and Registration on-line. HOK's New Offices in the CNA Building 6:00 - 7:30 P.M., Meet in the lobby of the CNA Building, 60 East Van Buren Street Sponsor: Chicago Architecture Foundation $20.00, CAF members only, one ticket only per individual membership, 2 per household membership. Limited to 25 participants. AIA/CES 1.5 The Chicago office of the global architecture firm HOK recently relocated to the CNA building, where it occupies 27,000 square feet of space designed by its own Interiors practice. HOK is pursuing LEED-CI Platinum Certification for the office, which incorporates many sustainable features including the use of salvaged materials, day-lighting, and water use reduction through retrofitting or replacing existing fixtures. Principal Tom Polucci leads a tour of the office and highlights several of the firm’s current projects. Information on-line. Call 312.922.3432 x224 M-F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. to purchase tickets. Sustainable Landscaping: Tips and Techniques for Designing and Building Healthier, Happier Gardens 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Sponsor: Chicago Center for Green Technology Free event, seating limited. AIA/CES 2 Presentation by Brian C. Shea, Voltaire’s Gardener Sustainable landscapes in urban centers offer numerous benefits beyond providing natural beauty, including stormwater management, mediation of the urban heat island effect and increased biodiversity. There are several components that are integral to creating a successful sustainable landscape. Join landscape designer and principal of Voltaire’s Gardener, Brian Shea, for a discussion regarding the importance of good design, installation techniques and plant selection for successful gardens. Register by calling the hotline at 312/746.9642, or by emailing your desired class and contact information with “Green Tech U” as the subject line.our desired class and contact information    July 17 , Friday 5th Annual IIDA/ASID/AIA Kickball Tournament 1:30 p.m. - Grant Park, Lower Hutchinson Field Sponsor: AIA /IIDA/ASID Free event LU: what, are you crazy? It's kickball! Teams are forming and sponsorship opportunities are now available. Chicago’s finest interior design and architecture professionals gather for one afternoon to battle through blood, sweat and tears for the coveted IIDA/ASID/AIA Kickball Tournament trophy. Celebrated as an annual event designed to bring together professionals from the three main industry organizations for a unique opportunity to mix, mingle and play some kickball. Event proceeds to benefit the Special Days Camp, dedicated to providing a safe, fun and memorable camping opportunity in a medically secure environment for children who have experienced cancer, their siblings, and their families. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m., kick-off 2:15 Teams and sponsorship opportunities go quickly. With the limited number of fields, once the spots are gone, they are gone. More information and registration is available on-line. Event Day Volunteers are also needed. If interested, please contact via email.    July 18 , Saturday Introduction to Clay Based Building Materials 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Sponsor: Chicago Center for Green Technology Free event, seating limited. AIA/CES 2 Presentation by Anna Wolfson, Wolfson Earthen Finishes Clay has outstanding vapor-diffusion capacities, absorbs odors, does not collect static and dander, is mold resistant, has an extremely low embodied energy, and is locally available in abundance. With clay based building materials we can make buildings, tromme walls, floors, fences, benches, ovens, wallpaper glues, plasters and fine finish veneers. Learn about the range of applications for clay based building, how they can improve your built environment and how they can contribute to LEED projects large and small, as well as DIY projects. Register by calling the hotline at 312/746.9642, or by emailing your desired class and contact information with “Green Tech U” as the subject line.our desired class and contact information    July 21 , Tuesday The Legacy of the Plan of Chicago 5:00 P.M. - Burnham Conference Center at APA • 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600, Sponsor: American Planning Association Free event CM 1.0 Daniel Burnham's 1909 Plan of Chicago was phenomenally important to today's city. The lakefront parks, the forest preserve system, Wacker Drive, and the Magnificent Mile all owe their origins to this famous (but often misunderstood) document. In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Burnham's plan, groups across the region are hosting celebrations this year to spotlight the Plan's history and energize today's regional planning efforts. These celebrations provide an equally important opportunity to recognize the civic leaders and technicians — beyond Burnham — who brought the Plan to life in the early 20th century and shaped the Chicago we know today. Dennis McClendon, from Chicago CartoGraphics, will share pictures of the Chicago that faced the planners a century ago, the grand visions they had for the city, and what actually resulted from the Plan of Chicago. Information: 312/431.9100 or on-line Tour: Reuse, Reclaim, Rebuild at ReBuilding Exchange 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. - 3335 W. 47th St., Chicago Sponsor: AIA Chicago Environment KC Free event for members, $15.00 non-members 1.5 LU/HSW/SD The Delta Institute has set up a new and exciting resource for local building material. The ReBuilding Exchange diverts building materials from the waste stream and makes them accessible to the public for reuse, protecting community health, creating jobs, and saving resources. This is accomplished through sustainable deconstruction practices and making used building materials available for purchase at a low cost. Visit the facility and learn how the ReBuilding Exchange was established and how to use it. Case studies will be presented to illustrate how materials have been reused in construction. Limited to 35 participants. Information: 312/670.7770; Information and Registration on-line. Ecological Design Colloquium 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Sponsor: Chicago Center for Green Technology Free event, seating limited. AIA/CES 2 Presentation by Bram Barth, WRD Environmental What is the built environment? How do humans interact with their surroundings? Can true sustainability ever be fully achieved? Take part in an ecological design colloquium that engages the audience in a dialogue about nature, design and the human role in the environment. Following an introductory presentation, Mr. Barth moderates an interactive audience discussion intended to share ideas, explore different points of view, stimulate brainstorming, and inspire reflective thought. Register by calling the hotline at 312/746.9642, or by emailing your desired class and contact information with “Green Tech U” as the subject line.our desired class and contact information Pecha Kucha Chicago - Volume 10 8:00 p.m. - Hyde Park Arts Center, 5020 S. Cornell Sponsor: Pecha Kucha Night Chicago Free and open to the public (all ages) PechaKucha Night brings prominent and emerging creative minds together for an evening of lightning-fast presentations, networking and fun. The PechaKucha format, where a dozen or so presenters are given 20 slides each shown for 20 seconds to reveal their passions, work and inspirations. Chicago’s Volume 10 goes on the road to the Hyde Park Art Center, and features 6 minutes and 40 seconds seconds each of Art Center director Chuck Thurow, poet and HBO regular Kevin Coval, young architects Darya Minosyants and Ryan Johnson, film maker Karen Carter Lynch with Jackie Kazarian, along with artists Emmy Brown, Christa Donner, and Andy Hall (alumni of PechaKucha Night Chicago Volume 2, stepping up to the microphone again). More presenters will be announced. Kate Lorenz of PechaKucha Night Volume 7 fame, and regular emcee Peter Exley will introduce the evening. Presenters will utilize the Garofalo Architects (PechaKucha Volume 1) designed giant projection screens, indoors and out, among the exhibit Apocalypse and Rapture, curated by photographer Doug Fogelson (PechaKucha Volume 4). Charge by phone: 800.585,8499, Tickets can be purchased on-line. Information on-line.    July 22 , Wednesday The Book of the Fine Arts Building 12:15 - 1:00 P.M., John Buck Lecture Hall, Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 South Michigan Sponsor: Chicago Architecture Foundation Free event, seating limited. Eric R. Multhauf lunchtime lecture - guests are welcome to bring a bag lunch. AIA/CES 1 Lecture by David Swan, architect. The Book of the Fine Arts Building was originally issued in 1911 and showed the building in its prime when it dominated the world of art, literature, theater, and musical education in Chicago. Swan addresses the creation of this important building by Solon S. Beman in 1885, and the architect’s role in its various transformations through the years. Information on-line or call 312.922.3432 x224 Practice Makes Perfect - 2nd Open Forum 12:15 - 1:45 P.M. - AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 250 Sponsor: AIA Chicago Practice Management KC Free event What does it take to survive in the current business environment? Two or three of these topics will be discussed: The Do’s and Don’ts at the Interview Professionally Advertising Your Expertise Creating Sensible Proposals when Competition is Tough Linked In - Networking Online Keeping Your Client from Looking Elsewhere Expanded Services from Design…and More Helping clients see the value of our services Working Smart - Do More…Draw Less! Comparative profitability of different delivery methods Design-Led Design Build or Construction Management Practice Management KC co-chair David Kasprak, AIA (Aumiller Youngquist PC) will moderate the discussion. Limited to 30 participants. Bring your lunch; beverages provided. Information: 312/670.7770; Information and Registration on-line. ARE Study Hall 5:30 - 9:00 P.M. - AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 250 Sponsor: AIA Chicago Young Architects Forum Free event Study materials are available in an informal setting. Information: 312/670.7770    July 23 , Thursday Designing the Green Kitchen - and Cooking in It! 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 P.M. - Westye Group-Midwest (Sub-Zero/Wof/Best by Broan showroom), 196 Exchange Blvd., Glendale Heights Sponsor: AIA Chicago Interior Architecture, Residential Design KCs, Sub-Zero/Wolf Free for members; $15.00 for non-members This isn't just a theoretical presentation: you'll be tasting too. How do you factor sustainability into kitchen design for energy conservation and healthfulness? This presentation begins with a brief review of the foundation of a green kitchen: a green residence. Engineering design details that make refrigerator/freezer systems, cooking systems, and exhaust systems more or less efficient and effective will be the focus of the presentation. Also addressed briefly will be the use of strong fans in a well-sealed house which causes the residence to become negatively pressurized in relation to external pressure. Sub-Zero/Wolf's Chef Justin will then demonstrate how he uses the company's products, and the results will be enjoyed by all. Limited to 35 participants.. Information: 312/670.7770; Information and Registration on-line.    July 28, Tuesday Green Materials for Creators and Consumers 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N. Sacramento Sponsor: Chicago Center for Green Technology Free event, seating limited. AIA/CES 2 Presentation by Elizabeth Redmond, Ecolect and Jessica Weninger, Materials Engineer This class seeks to educate designers, engineers and consumers on the environmental impact of their material choices. We will examine the lifecycle of some interesting green materials–from extraction, transport, processing, fabrication, installation, reuse, recycling, and disposal. Through this process we will expose inefficiencies in today’s materials economy and highlight areas for improvement. We will also discuss methods for evaluating materials and lifecycle. Register by calling the hotline at 312/746.9642, or by emailing your desired class and contact information with “Green Tech U” as the subject line.our desired class and contact information    July 29, Wednesday Edward H. Bennett: City Planner and Urban Designer 12:15 - 1:00 P.M., John Buck Lecture Hall, Chicago Architecture Foundation, 224 South Michigan Sponsor: Chicago Architecture Foundation Free event, seating limited. Eric R. Multhauf lunchtime lecture - guests are welcome to bring a bag lunch. AIA/CES 1 Lecture by Mary Woolever, Art and Architecture Archivist, Ryerson & Burnham Libraries, the Art Institute of Chicago. Edward H. Bennett, junior partner in Burnham’s architectural practice and co-author of the Plan of Chicago, was a key leader in the City Beautiful movement and a successful designer of urban amenities such as Buckingham Fountain. His career is documented in his archival collection at the Art institute of Chicago, which forms the basis of this presentation. Information on-line or call 312.922.3432 x224 ARE Study Hall 5:30 - 9:00 P.M. - AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 250 Sponsor: AIA Chicago Young Architects Forum Free event Study materials are available in an informal setting. Information: 312/670.7770    July 30, Thursday Conservation & Design International Open House 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.., CDI, 424 North Oakley Sponsor: Conservation & Design International Free event Conservation & Design International (CDI) is an association of professionals with expertise in fine art conservation, cutting-edge design, and hand-crafted artistry. The organization strives to enhance, maintain, preserve, and protect precious artworks, furniture, and interiors, including a recent restoration of the murals at the historic Blackstone Library in Hyde Park. CDI also works closely with the trade designing and building one-of-a-kind pieces of contemporary furniture, cabinetry, and custom home theaters. Join friends and members of Chicago’s design community for an evening of networking on July 30th. Tours of the building, including workshop demonstrations, will be held throughout the evening. Feature films will also be screened in the Oakley Theater RSVP and information: 312.243.2009.     Go to top of page Back to Repeat Home