Agenda
Symposium
Wednesday, July 17
Times in ET
8:00 - 9:30 AM ET
9:30 - 9:40 AM
9:40 - 9:45 AM
9:45 - 9:50 AM
9:45 - 10:30 AM
Sited at the threshold of Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood, the new Josiah Quincy Upper School (JQUS) showcases equitable, community-focused, sustainable design as one of the first projects to open under the Green New Deal for Boston Public Schools initiative. The high-rise facility creates expanded opportunities for Boston students, with spacious, light-filled learning and common areas and a coveted rooftop green space that supports student wellness.
The Josiah Quincy Upper School (JQUS) and its neighbor, the Josiah Quincy Elementary School, together form a gateway into the heart of the Chinatown neighborhood. This academic duo not only establishes a significant academic presence but also reflects the diversity of the school’s enrollment through the bold colors outlining the windows along the building’s façade. The dynamic custom graphics displayed throughout the school further enhance the sense of belonging and community spirit. The design prioritizes student well-being with an accessible rooftop that serves as an outdoor STEM classroom, gardens, and walking paths. The innovative HVAC system ensures a healthy interior environment by drawing in fresh, highly filtered air for classrooms.
10:30 - 11:15 AM
In this session, with leading building materials manufacturers, attendees will learn about the advanced building envelope technologies transforming the AEC industry. These advancements allow designers, engineers, and contractors to embrace renewable energy and sustainable building solutions.
11:15 - 11:45 AM
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
MASS Design Group Senior Architect Megan Altendorf will expand and discuss the role of affordable housing as an act of justice and equity through the lens of resilience. Altendorf will look at two projects north of Boston that blur the lines of enclosure to extend thermal comfort and address longer-term flooding challenges.
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
This panel, with leading building materials manufacturers, will discuss the advanced materials that are newly available and just around the corner. Learn how architects can work together with manufacturers to build with the latest, most up-to-date technologies, code requirements, and products, and hear what’s next for the industry.
1:00 - 2:00 PM
2:00 - 2:30 PM
2:30 - 3:30 PM
3:00 - 3:30 PM
3:30 - 4:00 PM
4:00 - 4:45 PM
Designed by Perkins&Will, The View at Prudential is a 360-degree observation deck that offers a breathtaking and orienting view of the Boston skyline from the top of the Prudential Center in the heart of Boston. The three-floor observatory is designed with simplicity and minimalism to emphasize the view of Boston’s skyline. Interior materials were chosen sustainably and locally to celebrate Boston’s deeply rooted history. The Perkins&Will team had to reconfigure that tower’s mechanical system and remove several suspended ceilings, walkways, and solid panels to raise the ceiling height to 25 feet to provide better views and fill the interior with light.
4:45 - 5:00 PM
5:00 - 7:00 PM