Green Theology: Energy Efficiency and Sacred Sites (click for more info!)
Thursday, October 22, 2009 from 8:45 a.m.-- 3:00 p.m.

Religious institutions are treasured touchstones of strength, comfort and stability for congregants and community alike, but the costs of heating, cooling and running facilities present considerable challenges even to the most robust congregations and the most creative facility managers.

"Green Technology," "sustainability" and "energy efficiency" are frequently used buzz words that can leave caretakers of religious properties enthusiastic, confused about how to maintain their older buildings, or under the mistaken impression that "green building" is meant for new buildings.

The seminar is designed for members of the clergy and others to guide them as they strive to improve the energy efficiency of their buildings and reduce associated costs. A case study of an actual energy efficiency audit of a religious property, from the perspectives of both the auditor and the religious institution, will be presented to provide a hands-on understanding of the range of challenges and potential solutions that are useful in managing these important sites.

E-Postcard Campaign to Preserve the Powerhouse!

Send Landmarks Chair Robert B. Tierney a "postcard" reminder to "Preserve the Powerhouse!" It's quick, easy and, thanks to email technology, 100% free. Simply click here and, in three steps, the ravishing historic photo to your left will be winding its way to the Commission's inbox, along with a brief paragraph (that you can personalize) in support of landmark designation.

It's been over two months since the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission's July 14 public hearing on the former Interborough Rapid Transit Powerhouse - its third hearing since 1979 (read about the building's significance). And still, no action to give this monumental masterpiece the landmark protection it so justly deserves. Time for a not-so-subtle nudge.

Get Your Ticket Today for the Unsung Heroes Awards Ceremony 10/8/2009!

On October 8th, Landmark West! will celebrate the Unsung Heroes of the Upper West Side!

10/14/2009 Continuing Education Seminar: Architecture + Zoning

An Architectural and Zoning Toolkit to Enhance your Skills in a Changing Economy (click to learn more!)
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 from 8:45 a.m.-- 5:00 p.m.

Sitting atop Lincoln Center, participants of this day-long seminar will be in the cat bird’s seat to learn about the evolution of the City and ecclectic architectural styles of our neighborhoods. Have you ever wondered how to date an apartment building, distinguish original detail from additions, or how to make sense of the diverse architectural styles of New York City buildings? Have you ever questioned how and why a neighborhood developed over time?

This seminar is custom-designed for real estate brokers, planners, architects and others seeking to hone their professional and marketing skills to identify architectural styles and development patterns in New York City. Discover how zoning has influenced neighborhood change and unlock clues to dating and interpreting. The better you understand historic buildings and neighborhoods, the better you can serve clients and participate in the life of the city. Wear comfortable shoes—we will end the program with a walking tour of nearby blocks in the Lincoln Center area and the historic Upper West Side!

Original Post 9/22/2009: Check Out What Our Friends Are Up To!

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Inquiry:HP Presents CHRISTOPHER PAYNE
Thursday, September 24
6:30 PM at Columbia University
Avery Hall, 6th Floor, Ware Classroom
New York City-based photographer Christopher Payne specializes in the documentation of America's vanishing architecture and industrial landscape.

New York Botanical Conference on New York’s Landscape Heritage
Friday, October 9, 2009
Location: The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx NY
On October 9, 2009 the first in a series of ten regional conferences planned through 2010 will take place at the New York Botanical Garden. Using the Botanical Garden as a launching off point, the conference will place a spotlight on New York City and the region spanning 150 years of landscape design.

Original Post 9/3/2009: Register now for Mechanic's Institute!

The Mechanics' Institute is now accepting new applicants for its Historic Preservation program. The tuition-free certificate program, launched in 2006, is comprised of eight courses that cover a wide range of preservation topics.

For more information visit the school website at www.mechanicsinstitute.org. To register, call the Admissions office at 212.840.7648.

Sacred Sites Walking Tour September 16, 2009

In a world of constant change, religious institutions are often the historical and visual anchors of New York’s many neighborhoods, representing some of the most distinctive and exciting architectural styles. Please join Mosette and Herb Broderick in a walking tour of some of the most outstanding sacred sites on Manhattan’s historic Upper West Side. We will visit several institutions and see several of their magnificent interiors whilewalking and talking about everything in between. This is the second of a popular two-part series. For more information, click here.