Traditional Building Conference

Join us December 5-6 in Brooklyn, NY at the Grand Prospect Hall where skilled craftsmen and industry experts will present engrossing lectures on this year's conference theme, Materials and Methods.

Few neighborhoods have seen revitalization as substantial as Brooklyn, due in large part to the rehab of the borough's traditional buildings. From the renovation of the historic Montauk Club to the restorations of classic Brooklyn brownstones, New York's hippest borough remains a beacon of traditional building. Join us in Brooklyn for an immersive experience in the field and in the classroom. Network with building professional from across the nation, connect with top industry supplies, explore the city with expert-led architectural walking tours, and enjoy meals and cocktail receptions in a beautiful historic venue. 

The Traditional Building Conference Series delivers focused, relevant education for architects, contractors, craftspeople, designers, building owners and facilities managers in a time efficient format at beautiful historic venues. In a two-day interactive symposium you will learn from best-in-class experts and practitioners about historic preservation; adaptive use, urban infill, classical design; sustainable design building restoration/maintenance; and traditional craft. Meet the editors of Period Homes, Traditional Building, New Old House, Arts & Crafts Homes, Early Homes, and Old House Journal. Network with your industry peers, clients and the technical representatives from restoration/renovation product suppliers.

The Traditional Building Conference Series is a registered provider of AIA continuing education credits. Credits for NARI, AIBD, and certain NAHB classifications can be arranged. LEED accredited professionals and interior designers should contact the education director to determine if any courses have been registered for continuing education credits with the IDCEC or the USGBC.