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- Identifying and Addressing Res...
Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency
Tomorrow, November 9 at 6:30pm - Green Systems and Practices fo...
Rochester Home Builders Association
Wednesday, November 18 at 6:30pm - Corn Hill Holiday Tour
Corn Hill
Saturday, December 5 at 9:00am
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- Providing Comfort Heating and Cooling for your Historic House 7:14am Nov 6
- Confused about lead? We'll help you get the facts. 4:11am Nov 6|1 Comment
- Preserving REAL GREEN 6:45am Nov 5
I have young kids, and I live in a house built in the 1920s. Naturally, I have wondered at times whether the lead that is undoubtedly in some of the paint used on my house before the 1970s is posing any harm to my kids...
First in Fall Your Old house Series On October 19, Landmark Society began its fall series of Your Old House Workshops. The first presenter for the series was Dave Feldman- owner of Feldman Heating and Cooling Inc, a locally renowned HVAC company for over 90 years...
Having read so much about how “green” it is to adapt and reuse old buildings, which I heartily support by the way, I thought it was time for me to add my perspective to the tide of articles dealing with eco-friendly practices.Once upon a time George Ellwanger, noted horticulturist, planted (or so ...
WOW, what a turnout Thursday October 29th at the Enhancing Main Street: Making Upper Floors Work Again program in the Village of Mt. Morris, New York (.pdf).Approximately 90 attendees from 11 counties were represented...
It is rightly said, adversity brings opportunity… so how many of us are ready to take the challenge?
Did you know you can you do the repairs around the house that you would normally not do…? It's true!In these harsh economic times, each one of us is looking for ways to cut costs and save expenses. The Landmark Society feels your pain! ...
The Landmark Society of Western New York, Inc.
Do you have siding on your house? Want it? You need us. See here: http://www.facebook.com/TheLandmarkSocie
Location:Wm B. Morse Lumber
Time:6:30PM Monday, November 2nd
The Landmark Society of Western New York, Inc.
We are offering a series of hands-on workshops designed to benefit homeowners and architects alike. If you are a resident of an old house, have an interest in building, need AIA credits, want to learn from top professionals on the latest building techniques, want to begin your first do-it-yourself project, or to add to... your repertoire of home repair skills, look no further.
Elizabeth McDade, Program Coordinator, Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning and Sue Kreiser, President, Jade Enterprises of Rochester, Inc., will lead the discussion.
* Identify potential residential lead paint hazards
* Awareness of long- term health issues in both children and adults as a result of exposure to lead paint
* Safely address residential lead paint hazards (new EPA RRP rule, potential funding resources)
* What’s involved in getting tested and cleared for lead paint hazards
* Understanding lead safe work practices and learn about the expected costs for remediation.
$25 advance, $30 at door. To register, please use our secure server (http://www.thelandmarkcollection.com/det
Get a FREE workshop session new membership in The Landmark Society: http://www.thelandmarkcollection.com/det
Architects earn 2 AIA CES credits!Read More
Elizabeth McDade, Program Coordinator, Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning and Sue Kreiser, President, Jade Enterprises of Rochester, Inc., will lead the discussion.
* Identify potential residential lead paint hazards
* Awareness of long- term health issues in both children and adults as a result of exposure to lead paint
* Safely address residential lead paint hazards (new EPA RRP rule, potential funding resources)
* What’s involved in getting tested and cleared for lead paint hazards
* Understanding lead safe work practices and learn about the expected costs for remediation.
$25 advance, $30 at door. To register, please use our secure server (http://www.thelandmarkcollection.com/det
Get a FREE workshop session new membership in The Landmark Society: http://www.thelandmarkcollection.com/det
Architects earn 2 AIA CES credits!Read More
Time:6:30PM Monday, November 9th
Location:Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency
The Landmark Society of Western New York, Inc.
We are offering a series of hands-on workshops designed to benefit homeowners and architects alike. If you are a resident of an old house, have an interest in building, need AIA credits, want to learn from top professionals on the latest building techniques, want to begin your first do-it-yourself project, or to add to... your repertoire of home repair skills, look no further.
Jay Tovey, President, Tovey Co., a Rochester-based building firm that specializes in energy efficient renovations and restorations and builds Energy Star homes, will lead the class.
* Explain the benefits of “green” design and practices.
* Explore how basic “green” principals might be incorporated into existing homes and home renovations.
* Identify the main threat to a house’s sustainability and some possible solutions.
* Diagnose the efficiency of mechanical systems in your home.
* Describe how modern technique and technology can be incorporated into your house.
* Architects don't want to miss this opportunity to earn 2 AIA CES credits while getting the most current thinking from a "green professional." Learn the builders perspective on trends in foam insulation and the benefits of open cell versus closed cell in various buildings.
* Homeowners will gain useful information to make their house healthier and save money, with specific tips offered for older historic homes.
$25 advance, $30 at door. To register, please use our secure server (http://www.thelandmarkcollection.com/det
Get a FREE workshop session new membership in The Landmark Society: http://www.thelandmarkcollection.com/det
Architects earn 2 AIA CES credits!Read More
Jay Tovey, President, Tovey Co., a Rochester-based building firm that specializes in energy efficient renovations and restorations and builds Energy Star homes, will lead the class.
* Explain the benefits of “green” design and practices.
* Explore how basic “green” principals might be incorporated into existing homes and home renovations.
* Identify the main threat to a house’s sustainability and some possible solutions.
* Diagnose the efficiency of mechanical systems in your home.
* Describe how modern technique and technology can be incorporated into your house.
* Architects don't want to miss this opportunity to earn 2 AIA CES credits while getting the most current thinking from a "green professional." Learn the builders perspective on trends in foam insulation and the benefits of open cell versus closed cell in various buildings.
* Homeowners will gain useful information to make their house healthier and save money, with specific tips offered for older historic homes.
$25 advance, $30 at door. To register, please use our secure server (http://www.thelandmarkcollection.com/det
Get a FREE workshop session new membership in The Landmark Society: http://www.thelandmarkcollection.com/det
Architects earn 2 AIA CES credits!Read More
Time:6:30PM Wednesday, November 18th
Location:Rochester Home Builders Association
The Landmark Society of Western New York, Inc. Our fall series of Your Old House workshops continues next Monday, featuring Historic Siding Issues and Repair, presented by preservation specialist Peter Trieb. Don't miss it!
Source: www.landmarksociety.org
Landmark Society of Western New York
Our Director of Preservation Services, Katie Comeau, attended last week's press event where plans to proceed with the Midtown Plaza project were announced...
Imagine my pleasant surprise--combined with some mortification for not knowing sooner--when I learned that one of the pioneers in urban planning and planning education was a Rochesterian...
PRESERVATION: Landmark Society may sell Campbell-Whittlesey House - News Articles - Rochester City N
Source: www.rochestercitynewspaper.com
PRESERVATION: Landmark Society may sell Campbell-Whittlesey House, The Landmark Society wants to sell or lease the Campbell-Whittlesey House, one of two house museums that the society operates. The society ...
The Landmark Society of Western New York, Inc. Spirits take over Hoyt-Potter House this morning on CW-16. Check it out...if you're brave enough!
It is environmental planning, sustainability and healthy living Last week I attended the Monroe County Land Use Workshop on Historic Preservation for Municipalities. It was refreshing to see professionals echoing the same sentiments that we deal with in our office every single day...
