ET215 – Southwest Harbor, Then & Now: Elevating Design Through Public Architecture

Additional fee, registration required.

This tour will explore three inspiring winners of the AIA|DC Chapter Design Award located in the diverse Southwest waterfront neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

You'll enjoy an eclectic neighborhood located only a mile and a half from the National Mall, featuring architecture from the 18th century to mid-century modern. The sights will include contemporary projects that respond to D.C. affordable/short-term housing initiatives, the D.C. Public Library Strategic Plan, and the revitalization of the historic Washington Channel waterfront.

This is a bus tour.


Photo by James Steinkamp, Courtesy of Perkins&Will

Learning Objectives

1. Identify key aspects of equitable communities, and hear how D.C.'s affordable housing initiatives, the D.C. Public Library Strategic Plan, and urban revitalization strategies serve as a precedent.
2. Discuss strategies to create a platform for community involvement in the design and decision-making process.
3. Identify innovative design strategies used in award-wining projects that align with the Framework for Design Excellence.
4. Learn about the D.C.'s neighborhood-based initiative to end homelessness.

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