The RI chapter of the American Institute of
Architects extends an invitation to attend a lecture and roundtable discussion this Thursday, August 16, 2007, on
Sustainable Landscapes This is part of the AIAri Committee on the Environment "Design Matters" Roundtable Series. The event is from 6pm to 7:30 at the organization's office, 158 Washington Street Providence, Rhode Island. Admission is free!
Moderated by Derek Bradford, the discussion includes
- Will Gates: "Can a sustainable landscape meet the public's culturally ingrained expectations for aesthetics?
- Ron Henderson: Integrating urban landscapes and ecology
- Louis Raymond: Growing the community, greening the city: Allotment gardens in Providence
Architects get continuing education credit for attending. And remember, this is also the monthly Gallery Night in Providence so you can make a whole evening of it.