Boston’s Resilient, Historic Buildings Design Guide: Lessons Learned

Additional fee, registration required.

This half-day interactive workshop will bring together stakeholders in the development and implementation of Boston’s Resilient Historic Buildings Guide to discuss its application. Also on the agenda, determining what revisions may be necessary to address trends and issues that have arisen since the drafting and adoption of the guide in 2018.

Join us to learn about the guide and how the local issues covered have greater universal application. In addition, preservation planners from the Boston Landmarks Commission will review several buildings/projects that highlight various issues confronting architects in applying the guidelines. 

Receive 3.00 LUs (3.00 LUs/HSW) for attending the entire event. You will not receive credit for individual sessions.

Register for this symposium for $279. Or add it to your AIA25 Ultimate or Full pass for only $149. 

Click here to see the full agenda. 

Speakers include:

Gabriela Amore - City of Boston 
Nick Armata - City of Boston 
Chelsea Blanchard - City of Boston 

Dorothy Clark - City of Boston

Rachel Ericksen - City of Boston 

Kathy Kottaridis - City of Boston 

Jim Lindberg - National Trust for Historic Preservation 



Learning Objectives

  1. Delve into the principles and goals behind Boston's Resilient Historic Buildings Guide, including key strategies for enhancing the resilience of historic buildings against climate change and other environmental stressors.
  2. Examine common challenges in the preservation and resilience of historic buildings, along with potential solutions and best practices to address these issues effectively.
  3. Explore how to apply the guidelines in real-world scenarios, including integrating them into existing preservation efforts, planning processes, and community engagement initiatives.
  4. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop actionable strategies and partnerships for implementing the recommendations, ensuring a coordinated, comprehensive approach to preserving Boston's historic buildings.