News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: April 17, 2008
Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference visits Boston
The Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference, the tradeshow and conference dedicated to historic restoration, renovation and traditionally inspired new construction returned to Boston's Hynes Convention Center, March 12-15.
Attendees could explore every aspect of the region's rich design legacy - from churches to theaters, public and commercial buildings, to the wide array of Colonial, Classical, Victorian, and Modernist-styled homes. Their were over 75 seminars, workshops and tours.
Sustainability took center stage. This year's Traditional Building Conference featured a special series of seminars that focused on the strategies to "green" renovation and rehabilitation.
For more information visit www.traditionalbuildingshow.com.
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