[MassHistPres] Historic Boston workshop - "green" houses of worship

[Jillian Adams]

Historic Boston's workshop: 

 

$$Saving Green$$ - How Historic Houses of Worship Can Shape Social and
Environmental Sustainability

                               

Monday, March 3 

10 AM - 1 PM

Please RSVP by *February 25*. (Reply to this email or call 617-227-4679).

 

Location: Artists for Humanity, 100 W. Second Street, Boston, MA, 02127

On-street parking is available. The studio is a 5 minute walk from the
Broadway T stop.

 

 

Many congregations have explained to HBI that they are increasingly
concerned about the energy efficiency of their buildings and are looking for
tools to become a part of the ever-expanding green & sustainability efforts.
This workshop will delve into how the thoughtful choice to preserve and
maintain your historic house of worship makes good green sense. Our speakers
will provide proven practical steps for engaging your congregation and
implementing sustainable practices.  This discussion will demonstrate how
your mission can be enhanced by focusing on the synergy between the
building, community, and the environment.

 

Workshop Topics

1. Understanding the synergy between preservation and green building
practices

2. Practical steps to having an environmentally sustainable building

3. Coordinating and incorporating green practices into your mission

 

Speakers bios:

Jean Carroon - As Principal for Preservation at the architecture firm Goody
Clancy, Jean Carroon has significantly increased the nation's awareness of
the importance of and potential for the integration of sustainable design
and the stewardship of historic buildings. Her work has received multiple
awards, both national and local, from over a dozen architecture,
preservation and construction organizations. 

 

Andrew Motta - Andrew has been with Artists for Humanity for 13 years,
helping guide the nonprofit from small beginnings to now an employer of 225
teen artists/entrepreneurs annually. He was an important member of the
construction team creating the Platinum LEED Certified Artists For Humanity
EpiCenter. Among other responsibilities, Andrew oversees building operation,
and Spiritus Solaris - sustainable building tours for youth and adults. 

 

If you can't come, but think someone else might be willing to go instead,
feel free to pass this invitation along. We're looking forward to an
interesting workshop and it's a great opportunity to learn how your
congregation can go green and $save green$. As always, the program is free
and refreshments will be provided.

 

Thank you to those who have sent in their RSVPs. All others, hope to hear
from you soon!

Jillian

 

Jillian Adams

Program Manager, The Steeples Project

Historic Boston Incorporated

3 School Street

Boston, MA 02108

(617) 227-4679

(617) 742-7431 (fax)

http://www.historicboston.org

 

Historic Boston Incorporated's Steeples Project is an innovative program
aimed at strengthening inner-city neighborhoods by preserving endangered
historic houses of worship that for generations have anchored them.  From
its founding in 1960, HBI has preserved pivotal historic buildings as a way
to stimulate reinvestment and catalyze neighborhood renewal.  Since 1993,
the Steeples Project has continued that effort.  This program is open to
congregations of all faiths, and is in no way limited to the preservation of
steeples, but instead promotes a holistic, long-term planning approach to
building use, maintenance, and preservation of historic religious
properties.

 

The end goal of the Steeples Project is to promote healthy neighborhoods by
empowering congregations to become thoughtful stewards of their buildings
that serve as such important community resources.