Maryland School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation

Point Lookout State Park: a stunning blend of natural beauty, historic significance, and hidden stories. 🌲🏞️ It’s a place where Maryland’s past meets its environmental future, with everything from scenic landscapes to a Civil War history, and yes, even a haunted lighthouse. But the real magic? It’s the incredible rangers and staff who bring this place to life. Their dedication and expertise are unmatched, making them the true stewards of this special location. At Virtual Planet, we’re proud to collaborate with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and UMD’s PALS - Partnership for Action Learning in Sustainability program to support the park’s adaptation efforts in the face of climate challenges. By leveraging immersive technologies, we’re helping ensure this beloved spot remains resilient and vibrant for generations to come. If you have a special place facing similar threats, let’s explore how we can help it thrive. Reach out today, and let’s start a conversation. With Juliano Calil, Margaret "Maggie" Cavey, M.Ed", Madeline Williams, Catherine Madsen, Christopher Ellis, Kimberly Fisher, Christine Burns, Jackie Specht, Kate V., Maryland School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation, Kelly Leo, and many others!

It was wonderful to be back at the University of Maryland at College Park MAPP School for mid-term project reviews last week- and for a Music Museum on 14th Street, DC! Thank you to Joseph McKenley, AIA, LEED Green Associate, for inviting me, to have this full-circle moment. Many moons ago, my own thesis project explored designing a Music Experience Museum using elements from a Bach fugue! Proud to be a Terp! #TerpforLife Maryland School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation

The sprawling J. Edgar Hoover Building could have a second life when the FBI moves its headquarters to Maryland in just over a decade, says Maryland School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation's Matthew Bell who envisions alternative futures for D.C.'s stock of aging federal office buildings. https://lnkd.in/ereqa4nV

Excited to see fellow Maryland School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation Alum Julia Nagele Co-chairing December's Facades+ conference in Seattle! Be sure to check it out!

A new brief on the economic benefits of green infrastructure demonstrates the dollars and “sense” behind trails, urban trees and other landscapes, making a case for communities to “scale up” nature-based solutions. Developed by the Maryland School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation's Environmental Finance Center for the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), the summary will be shared with global and U.S. policymakers at the United Nations COP29 Azerbaijan this month.  https://lnkd.in/eN8R8iKS

The 2024 issue of Inhabit is here! Learn about how our alums are building towards AI, preserving Black history and more here: https://brnw.ch/21wOZOW

UMD Colvin Institute of Real Estate Development is excited to kick off its Lunch and Learn series with alums and friends from the DMV area. The program would like to thank Suzanne White, instructor and Vice President of Real Estate Services at the Washington DC Economic Partnership, for hosting. It was a fantastic start to the series with insightful discussions on DC's economic development plans for 2025 and the anticipated impact of the incoming administration on the region. Attendees included Tanya Bansal, Jesse Saginor, PhD, AICP, Carrie Chard, Chris Bridges, David Roodberg, Catherine Inniss Broker-MBA, MRED, Kathleen Miles, Brian Darmody, Kara Strong, Brandon Feraren, Oscar Maccio and Garrett Dickerson.

Yesterday, students in Professor Michael Kleiss's Methods & Materials of Building Construction class worked on their final projects to create a framing model of a portion of the Fisher House by architect Louis Kahn. The class has been studying wood construction methods and are demonstrating their understanding of framing connections, the components that make up a wood-constructed building, and the sizing and spacing of different members.

This week, the National Center for Smart Growth (NCSG) co-hosted "Tracking Equity," a convergence of government, community and nonprofit stakeholders around equitable development along transit. The event was a collaboration with Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP), Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Wells Fargo, and featured talks by NSCG's Sheila Somashekhar and Ph.D. candidate Brittney Drakeford, AICP.

Brittney Drakeford, AICP shares her brilliance about the work of Capital Market on the Blue Line and the importance of cultural assets, memory, and storytelling in community development and anti-displacment work. National Center for Smart Growth LISC DC Maryland School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation