We are back with APT DC's second annual Tech Talk Series! These virtual presentations are a continuation of our annual symposium, this year with a theme of UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS.

This registration link is to sign up for all three Tech Talks at a discount. For more information on each Tech Talk or if you want to register for the Tech Talks individually, please follow the links below.

Tech Talk #1: October 16, 2025, 6:00pm–7:30pm (RECORDING AVAILABLE)

https://aptdc.org/event-6356152

Chris Steward (GBG Group): Working Around a Millenia of Artifacts: Navigating Unforeseen Conditions at the British Museum, London

Shawn Beckwith (Tidewater and Big Bend Foundation): South Garden, "The Gift that Keeps on Giving"

Tech Talk #2: November 13, 2025, 6:00pm–7:30pm

https://aptdc.org/event-6366723

Silvia Callegari and Meghan Page (Evergreene Architectural Arts): Beneath the Surface: Navigating Unforeseen Conditions in Fountain Preservation

Glenn Suttenfield (Quinn Evans): The Usual Suspects, the Near Misses, and the Holy Cows (!) of Unforeseen Conditions

Tech Talk #3: December 18, 2025, 6:00pm–7:30pm

https://aptdc.org/event-6366772

Richard Off (Hoffman Architects): Masonic Hall NYC Façade Rehabilitation: Managing the Multifaceted Unexpected

Kathryn Brown (Building Conservation Associates, Inc.): Restoring History: Navigating the Complexities of the Academy of Music's Restoration

*APT DC is offering one (1) AIA HSW CEU for each Tech Talk Session

**Login information for the webinar will be provided to registrants a few days before the event.

We are back with APT DC's second annual Tech Talk Series! These virtual presentations are a continuation of our annual symposium, this year with a theme of UNFORESEEN CONDITIONS.

**Please note that a webinar link will be provided to registrants a few days ahead of the event.

Richard Off (Hoffman Architects): Masonic Hall NYC Façade Rehabilitation: Managing the Multifaceted Unexpected

Mr. Richard Off is a Partner, Senior Project Manager, Registered Architect and Supervisor within the New York office of Hoffman Architects + Engineers, a firm dedicated to the rehabilitation of building exteriors. With expertise in preservation, and enclosure systems, he oversees architectural and engineering teams complete numerous multi-million-dollar investigation and rehabilitation projects throughout the metropolitan area, several having received recognition, including multiple Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards from the New York Landmarks Conservancy.  Prior to completing fellowships in Asia and South America, Richard graduated with a Master’s in Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University and a Bachelor’s in Architecture from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He has lectured at APTi conferences, the APT DC Symposium, Traditional Building conferences, and both his alma maters. An avid writer, he has published articles with Construction Specifier, Building Design and Construction, Traditional Building, Papyrus, Hoffmann Journal, Archinect, and Dezeen.

Kathryn Brown (Building Conservation Associates, Inc.): Restoring History: Navigating the Complexities of the Academy of Music's Restoration

Kathryn Brown is a Senior Architectural Conservator at Building Conservation Associates, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA. Katie received her M.S. in Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania's Stuart Weitzman School of Design and her B.A. in Art History and Architecture from The Pennsylvania State University. Her master's thesis earned her the Charles E. Peterson Award for outstanding work in the specialized study of historic building technology. Some notable projects Katie has worked on include the Jefferson Memorial Roof Replacement, Longwood Gardens Main Fountain Garden, and Independence Hall. She recently completed a six-year term on the APT Delaware Valley Chapter's Board of Directors.