Please join us for a tour of two recently completed buildings on Catholic University's campus: Garvey Hall, which houses a new dining hall and the Center for Academic and Career Success, and the Conway School of Nursing building. Representatives of the architecture team and the building enclosure consulting and commissioning teams will lead attendees through these two buildings. The tours will review the different strategies that each building undertook to construct a stone, collegiate gothic-themed facade, the history of the buildings and the site, the unique urban design that ties these buildings in with the rest of the campus, and the sustainable design features. The evening will be concluded with networking and light refreshments with Catholic University architecture students at the School of Architecture in the Crough Center.

Learning Objectives

• To understand the importance of the enclosure and building enclosure commissioning into the LEED and WELL ratings of academic and dining buildings.
• To discuss design strategies, including the pros and cons, of gothic architecture in a modern design.
• To discuss the implications of gothic architecture on the material selection, detailing, and performance of the building enclosure.
• To understand the development of the building enclosure and architecture with respects to urban planning of a college campus.

Presented by:

Bradford S. Carpenter, P.E.
Senior Principal (SGH/Washington, DC)
Brad Carpenter is a Senior Principal in Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.’s (SGH’s) Building Technology group in our Washington, DC office. He is experienced in investigating, rehabilitating, and designing building enclosure systems on historic and contemporary structures. Brad specializes in the design and integration of complex building enclosure systems, including waterproofing, air and water barriers, rain screen cladding, and fenestration systems, with a focus on design efficiency, constructability, and performance. He closely collaborates with designers, owners and contractors and regularly leverages cross disciplinary capabilities at SGH to develop creative and thoughtful solutions to rehabilitation and new design challenges. Prior to joining SGH in 2001, he was an engineer at the Architect of the Capitol. Brad has authored or co-authored a number of industry papers and presentations on the topic of building enclosure design and construction and is a frequent lecturer on the topic. He has served in a number of professional association roles over the years including co-chair of BEC|DC, as part of BETEC (NIBS) including in the development of NIBS Guideline 3, lecture chair for the local chapter of APTI, and currently as co-chair or contributing member on a number of committees and task groups within the Fenestration Glazing Industry Association (Formerly AAMA/IGMA).

Christian Calleri, AIA
Associate Principal (Perkins Eastman/Washington, DC)
Christian Calleri is an Associate Principal at Perkins Eastman, and was the lead designer of Garvey Hall at the Catholic University of America. Both an urban designer and architect, his career has spanned all project sizes over 22 years, and the past 14 at Perkins Eastman. He has built work around the country, though the bulk of his work is in and around Washington, DC. In addition to practice, he taught at the University of Maryland School of Architecture and Planning for 15 years, and is currently serving on the board of the Mid Atlantic Chapter of the CNU. He is dedicated to making great urban places and great urban architecture.

Andrea DelGiudice
Building Enclosure Consultant (WJE/Washington, DC)
Andrea DelGiudice is a building enclosure consultant with more than 15 years of experience. She is also an Associate Principal and Unit Manager in the Washington, DC office of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. She is experienced in evaluation and design of myriad enclosure assemblies which she applies to new construction consulting/commissioning (BECx), evaluation of air/water leakage and condensation, and repair development for a variety of vintages, programs, and construction types. Ms. DelGiudice is active in ASTM Committee E06.55, serving as Co-chair of Task Group 09 - Exterior Enclosure Commissioning and Technical Contact for ASTM E2813 "Standard Practice for Building Enclosure Commissioning".

Carolyn Frederick
Senior Associate (Ayers Saint Gross/Washington, DC)
Carolyn Frederick is a Senior Associate at Ayers Saint Gross with 20 years of experience in architecture and construction administration for a wide range of projects, from residential buildings to academic and cultural facilities. As a Project Architect, Carolyn is involved in the planning and design phases of projects and leads technical teams as design is translated into documentation. She brings a strong technical understanding of architectural principles, building codes, regulations, and construction methods. A skilled problem solver, Carolyn is adept at finding creative solutions that balances vision, budget, and technical requirements.
Carolyn is a member of the firm’s Integrated Practice Technical Excellence committee which provides technical training and mentoring in the architecture practice to ensure tight building envelope detailing. An experienced Revit model manager, Carolyn works with the IPC team to create and standardize BIM libraries and templates to enhance document quality control.

Jules Gianakos
Associate (RAMSA/New York, NY)
Jules Gianakos, Associate, has been with Robert A.M. Stern Architects since 2014. Mr. Gianakos has worked on many institutional projects while at RAMSA including the McIntire School of Commerce and Darden Graduate Family Residences, both at the University of Virginia; a theater renovation at the Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut; the Conway School of Nursing at Catholic University of America in Washington, DC; a student housing project at the University of Michigan; and several projects on the campus of The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Prior to joining RAMSA, Mr. Gianakos was a designer at Carlton Architecture in New York City. Mr. Gianakos received his Master of Architecture degree from the University of Houston in 2011.

Organized by:

Building Enclosure Council and Emerging Architects Committee

As artificial intelligence increases its prevalence across various domains, it also becomes a handy tool for designers. Artificial intelligence proves beneficial by enhancing time efficiency, exploring alternatives, and refining design deliverables. Moreover, a noticeable trend is emerging as competitions specifically seek projects developed exclusively through artificial intelligence.
Join the AADU for an insightful session that delves into the latest developments in visualizing architectural concepts with the aid of artificial intelligence. Focusing on the design evolution assisted by artificial intelligence, this presentation is geared towards optimizing architectural post-production workflow with better outcomes. Chuanqi and Jingyi, both had some artificial intelligence and programming experience when studying at the University of Pennsylvania, are now working on professional practices. The dynamic duo with a track record of winning multiple awards in the past year, are eager to share their firsthand experience collaborating with artificial intelligence assistants in this webinar.
The session will commence by introducing some common artificial intelligence platforms for drawing design inspirations and managing post-production tasks. It will then introduce the generation of ideas and the benefits derived from testing and adjusting the feedback received from artificial intelligence.
Additionally, the session will explore future artificial intelligence trends, the underlying logic of artificial intelligence generation, and how these principles find practical project applications in various other design fields.

Learning Objectives

• Explain fundamental artificial intelligence generation logic.
• Explore the impact of artificial intelligence generation on-time efficiency in post-production and design inspiration.
• Analyze post-production workflows through the assistance of artificial intelligence tools.
• Summarize anticipated trends in artificial intelligence tools for architectural design.

Presented by:

Jingyi Zhou & Chuanqi Gao

Jingyi Zhou is an associated AIA and an Architectural Designer working at STUDIOS ARCHITECTURE in DC.

Chuanqi Gao is a registered Architect, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, and EDAC Certified Professional who currently working at a healthcare-specialized architecture firm.

Both Jingyi and Chuanqi had some artificial intelligence and programming experience when studying at the University of Pennsylvania, are now working on professional practices for three years. The dynamic duo with a track record of winning multiple awards in the past year, are eager to share their firsthand experience collaborating with artificial intelligence assistants in this webinar.

Organized by:

Asian American Designers Union

Concepts for Future Lavatory Design 

(Recipient of Non-Architecture: AI Competition: Future Toilet Award) 

Architectural Concept for a Thermal Bath and Meditation Retreat in the Himalayas 

Reimagining a Cyclist House in the Chicago Loop 

Once known as Washington’s “Black Broadway,” the U Street corridor has been the civic and cultural heart of the District’s Black community since the turn of the century. Rich in architecture, history and culture, U Street was developed by and for the then segregated Black community of the Federal Capital. Revered Jazz icons like Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, and Cab Calloway once walked U Street, performing at nightclubs and glamorous music halls in the 1920s, 30s and 40s. Beautiful buildings, largely designed by local Black architects, still stand as a testament to this self-sustaining community.

On the residential side streets, a fascinating evolution of row house development and design is evident in the diverse and varied homes, some dating back to the 1860s! 

Join a neighborhood walking tour to trace the history of the area through its architecture– from the Civil War to Black Broadway, from civil unrest, through local perseverance, and future plans.

In partnership with DC Design Tours

The built environment generates almost 50% of global CO2 emissions. Architects, engineers, and building owners must work together and commit to net zero emissions by 2030 to reduce the impact on climate change as specified by various climate and decarbonization initiatives. Further, in order to address climate change and decarbonization, policymakers are enacting building performance laws that require buildings to meet certain performance standards. Design professionals are uniquely suited to mitigate help resolve the climate crisis through design, educating clients, and working with navigating policy requirements to advance decarbonization and build greener cities.

Join us at the District Architecture Center for the first DesignDC symposium of 2024, where architects and designers will gain key insights on mitigating operational and embodied carbon, talking to clients about regenerative design, policy, and financial incentives and resources.

Doors open at 8:30am

8:30 - 9:00am: Coffee + Check-in

9:00am: Morning Keynote

• Kate Johnson -  Head of US Federal Affairs, Regions & Mayoral Engagement, C40 Cities

10:15am: Decarbonizing Your Design

• Roger Frechette, PE, LEEP AP - Managing Principal, Interface Engineering
• Lauren Wingo - Senior Structural Engineer, Arup
• Jim Martinoski - Vice President, Miller & Long Co., Inc.
• Benjamin Holsinger, Assoc. AIA - Product Development Global Resilience Leader, Gensler

11:30am: Meeting DC’s climate goals through Zero Emissions building policy 

• Anica Landreneau, Assoc. AIA , LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP - Director of Sustainable Design, HOK
• Jenn Hatch - Chief, Green Building + Climate Branch, DOEE

12:30pm: Lunch, provided by the District Architecture Center

1:15pm: Translating Goals: Environmental, Social, and Governance in Project Design

• Jon Penndorf, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C, RELi AP - Associate Principal, Senior Project Manager, Perkins&Will

2:45pm: Incentives + Financing Green Design

• Sonia Khanna - Managing Director, Sustainable Finance, Forbright Bank
• Patrick Keeney, AIA, CPHC, LEED AP O+M - Senior Associate, Walter P Moore
• Sabine Rogers - Federal Policy Project Manager, U.S. Green Building Council
• Lance Davis, FAIA, LEED Fellow -  Sustainability Architect and P100 Program Manager, U.S. General Services Administration

3:45pm: Closing Remarks + Adjourn

In partnership with COTEdc and the Carbon Leadership Forum

Join us to celebrate the opening of our latest exhibition, Adrienne Moumin: In Another Life.

With this exhibition, artist Adrienne Moumin presents a collection of her works that display her unique style of photo collage. Geometric abstraction through repetition of images is key to Moumin's approach, as she endeavors to create optical effects in her pieces that vary with distance and perspective. Throughout the creation of her collages, which are all 100% handcrafted, Moumin strives to create drama. She employs her photographic medium to generate captivating images that appear as though they were computer generated, rather than meticulously forged by hand. Many of these collages are reimagined conceptualizations of simple structures, such as light fixtures, doorways, and arches.

Meet the artist and take time to examine each unique piece, and read each image caption to discover the real-life structure behind every collage. Drinks and light hors d’oeuvres will be served.

This exhibition is organized by the District Architecture Center in collaboration with Adrienne Moumin for the Suman Sorg Gallery.

_{Photo Credit}

_{Time Warner Center, courtesy of the artist.}

Join us for coffee to meet Brian Hanlon, AIA the new Director of the Department of Buildings.  Director Hanlon is a member of the Chapter and many of you may know him from his previous gig as Director of Department of General Services (DGS). Hanlon has also served on the Board of the Washington Architectural Foundation. 

The Bezos Learning Center at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum will expand the mission and reach of the iconic institution on the National Mall. This panel discussion, including design team members and Smithsonian leaders, will discuss the competition that led to the selection of the design team, how the design is being realized and where it is in process now, and the impacts to the Museum and the greater monumental core.

Come for some light refreshments and fellowship at 6:00pm before the conversation starts. Time will be provided at the end of the discussion for questions.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will engage with panelists to learn how the Smithsonian conducts a design competition for iconic structures and additions.
• Attendees will learn how the project will expand the programs and mission of the iconic National Air and Space Museum, and how the program compliments the educational offerings of the institution.
• Participants will learn how the proposed design compliments the architecture of the iconic existing structure, which is currently going through a massive renovation and rejuvenation.
• Attendees will be learn about the approvals process a project on the National Mall must pursue related to the multiple federal and local agencies with jurisdiction.

Presented by:

Introduction:  Brenda Sanchez, FAIA, Sr. Design Manager, Smithsonian Institution

Panelists: 

Michael Henry, P.E., Sr. Design Manager, Smithsonian Institution

Elizabeth Crownover, Broh Khan Weil Director, Education and Visitor Experience, National Air and Space Museum

Zena Howard, FAIA, Chair, Cultural and Civic Practice, Perkins and Will

Moderator: Jon Penndorf, FAIA, Associate Principal, Perkins and Will

Organized by:

Fellows Public Programs Committee

Watch the meeting here.

Join us to hear Chapter officers report on 2023. Plus, learn about committee initiatives for the new year and how to get involved. We've had an eventful 2023 and look forward to 2024!

Would you like to learn how to make your dwelling more sustainable? Then this is the workshop for you! Bring your family so everyone can help reduce your family’s carbon footprint. 

In this workshop, we will: 

-learn about sustainable features for homes 

-look at examples of existing eco-friendly homes 

-design and build you own dream sustainable home 

*DAC exhibit will be running simultaneously in the Gallery, "Cooling the Planet One Step at a Time: 15 Ways to Reduce Your Home Carbon Footprint"

Have you ever wondered how indigenous tribes in the Arctic construct igloos out of snow? We will learn about how tribes survive in the harsh climate, and use sustainable materials to reproduce the challenges of building an igloo. We will read the story, The Three Snow Bears, to get inspired to create an igloo village!