Thursday, April 28
Building Green Expo and Workshops
This expo will features such panel discussions about practical applications for new building or renovation projects. Learn how to cut costs and preserve resources without sacrificing quality. You can also meet leading figures in the green industry and discuss critical topics that are affecting green construction. 9 am – 8 pm. $50. 101 Barclay St. For more information, e-mail info@BldgGreenExpo.com.
Thursday, April 28
Lecture and Discussion by David Rockwell
David Rockwell, architect, designer and the recipient of the FIT Interior Design Department’s 2011 Lawrence Israel Prize, will speak about his professional journey, Rockwell Group’s current projects, and on his new explorations into using technology to create more powerful spatial experiences. 6-7:45 pm. Free. Katie Murphy Auditorium of the Fashion Institute of Technology; entry through the D Building lobby on the northwest corner of Seventh Avenue and 27 Street.
Thursday, April 28
Institute of Real Estate Management’s Wine Tasting
The Greater NY Chapter of IREM presents this evening of food, wine and conversation with a tasting of wines from Best Cellars. 6-8:30 pm. Members, $60; non-members, $120. Union League Club, 38 E. 37th St. For information, contact Sheila Still at sheila@iremnyc.org or 212-944-9445.
Thursday, April 28
The Archaeology of Home with Katharine Greider
Inspired by her building’s demise, the author presents an intimate history of the generations of people, mostly immigrants, who passed through one New York City address: 239 E. 7th St. 6:30-8 pm. Free. Tenement Museum Visitor Center, 108 Orchard St. RSVP to events@tenement.org.
Thursday, April 28
Women Leading Real Estate Families Event
Faith Hope Consolo, chairman of Prudential Douglas Elliman’s Retail Group, hosts this New York Commercial Real Estate Women (NYCREW) event where the next generation of the Durst, Olshan and Silverstein families will discuss their unique views on continuing a family business’ legacy while leading it in the 21st century. 6:30-8 pm. Members, $75; non-members, $110. UBS Financial Services, 1285 Avenue of the Americas. Register at www.nycrew.org.
Friday, April 29
LEED Workshop: Core Concepts and Strategies
Join Urban Green Council for this official course intended for anyone who wants more than a basic understanding of LEED, including those with a stake in their company’s or community’s building practices, those directly involved in green building projects and those pursuing LEED Green Associate credential. This course will satisfy the eligibility requirement for taking the LEED Green Associate Exam. 8:30 am – 5 pm. $295. Pfizer, Conference Area, Lower Concourse, 150 E. 42nd St. For more info, click here.
Monday, May 2
2011 Global Real Estate Markets Conference
The Real Estate Program at the Wisconsin School of Business and Toll Brothers bring together top developers, investors and service providers to discuss the keys to implementing a strong cross-border real estate investment strategy. Featuring keynote presentations by Richard Cantor of Moody’s and Olivier Piani of Allianz Real Estate. 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. $295. New York Stock Exchange, 11 Wall St. Register at www.bus.wisc.edu/grem/conferences.
Tuesday, May 3
Superfund and Development, Can They Coexist?
Development pressures continue, even as the economy recovers from a devastating economic crisis. Scarcity of land and limited access to capital add to the pressures to shift patterns of development and planning. This panel, which includes Alan Bell, principal of Hudson Companies, will explore that tension and use a case study format to discuss the challenges, issues and opportunities associated with Superfund in New York. 8-9:30 am. $35. Offices of Clifford Chance, 31 W. 52nd St. Pre-register at www.uli.org.
Tuesday, May 3
NYC Real Estate Boot Camp for Buyers & Sellers
Hosted by the Margolis Group, an experienced brokerage team at Prudential Douglas Elliman, this real estate seminar will cover the following: The three most significant ways in which the market has changed; the top five negotiation pitfalls to avoid; what you need to know before you sign that contract; and how financing can make or break a deal. 6:30-8 pm. Free. 1 Bryant Park, 2nd floor. Register at www.theapplepeeled.com/seminars.
Wednesday, May 4
Best in Show: A Conversation with the Architects of 21st-Century Lincoln Center
Three projects at Lincoln Center — the David Rubenstein Atrium, and the Hypar Pavilion Lawn and Restaurant and the Public Spaces — were bestowed the title of “Best in Show” in AIANY’s annual Design Awards exhibition. They include the following architects and landscape architects: Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects, FXFOWLE, Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners, and Mathews Nielsen Landscape Architects. The winning teams will speak. 6-8 pm. $10. The Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place.
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