Quinn Evans is excited to participate in the APT-National Trust 2024 Joint Conference in Montreal, where our team members will lead nine sessions covering topics ranging from artifact protection in daylit spaces to the adaptive reuse of buildings into vibrant, modern environments. This annual conference brings together professionals dedicated to historic preservation and the continued stewardship of the built environment. Explore our sessions below!
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Carbon Counts: Quantifying the Value of Existing Building Stewardship
Friday, November 15, 2024 | 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
Denise Gravelle, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, will demonstrate through case studies that building reuse is climate action and explore simple tools to make early design decisions based on embodied carbon and the avoidance of additional emissions.
Transformation of the Empty Glass Tower: Converting Obsolete Modern Office Buildings into Vibrant Residential Communities
Friday, November 15, 2024 | 10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
Angela Wyrembelski, AIA, will explore the challenges of converting Modern-era commercial buildings into residential spaces while preserving their historic character and improving building performance for contemporary living.
Removing Barriers and Building Bridges: Harnessing the Power of Preservation to Empower and Uplift Marginalized Communities
Friday, November 15, 2024 | 10:50 AM – 11:10 AM
Kemba Braynon, AIA, NOMA, will share how preservation efforts like the Birwood Wall and Zion Lutheran Church uplift marginalized communities by turning historic barriers into symbols of pride and community resources.
Performance Evaluation of Chemical Poultice Removal of Silane & Siloxane Water-based Water-Repellent Treatments on Hand-Molded Bricks
Friday, November 15, 2024 | 11:10 AM – 11:20 AM
Qunxi Wang will share her research on removing water-repellent coatings from historic brick surfaces, evaluating the effectiveness of chemical methods and their potential use in future preservation efforts.
Research, Design, and Craftsmanship – Reviving the Atrium of Richmond’s Old City Hall
Friday, November 15, 2024 | 11:20 AM – 11:40 AM
Amanda Lewkowicz, AIA, LEED AP, SITES AP, will present on the renovation of Old City Hall, highlighting historic fireproofing, decorative finishes, period lighting, woodgraining, and modern fire protection strategies.
Mission66: Modernizing Campgrounds while Preserving Historic Heritage
Friday, November 15, 2024 | 4:00 PM – 4:20 PM
Lauren Strauss will explore the modernization of Mission 66-era campgrounds, focusing on how Quinn Evans is helping the National Park Service adapt these sites for modern use while preserving their historic heritage through strategic rehabilitation guidelines.
Artifact Protection in Daylit Spaces: An Analytic Approach
Friday, November 15, 2024 | 4:20 PM – 4:40 PM
Colin MacKillop, AIA, LEED AP, will present on the renovation of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, discussing how advanced modeling tools, glazing, and shading solutions were used to manage daylight and protect artifacts.
3rd Time's the Charm: Creative Systems Integration for Adaptive Reuse in Charm City
Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM EST
Anath Ranon, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C, will present the adaptive reuse of Baltimore’s historic Latrobe Building into a hotel, highlighting the creative solutions used to navigate structural challenges, route modern systems, and preserve the building’s character.
Closing Roundtable - Hosted by APT College of Fellows
Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EST
Carl Elefante, FAIA, FAPT, and Principal Emeritus at Quinn Evans, will join a panel discussion with experts from academia and industry to explore how the growing focus on existing structures can strengthen preservation practices across the field.
