April 22nd, 2011
NEW YORK, NY - SKYed Eco Consulting & Education, continuing their close relationship over the last two years with the AIA and the Center of Architecture is proud to be a sponsor of the "Puerto Rico Now: Practice, Government & Media” event. This event, which will take place on Wednesday, April 27, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM , is part of the Women in Architecture and the Global Dialogues Committees of the American Institute of Architects NY Chapter. Our own, Yvonne Saavedra Limb, has been part of the Puerto Rico Now program organizing committee, and will also be acting as a translator at this event. We at SKYed feel very excited to be part of this global effort, which always reminds us that only as we continue our cultural dialogues, we will also continue taking steps towards global sustainability and a better celebration of Earth Day!
Hoping to see you on Wednesday at the Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY Speakers: Diana Luna, AIA – Architect Luna is working with municipalities in Puerto Rico regarding the themes of historic preservation, sustainability, and urbanism. One of her urban projects includes the historic renovation and master plan of Aguirre, a neighborhood in Salinas, Puerto Rico, designated an AIA 150 project. Astrid Diaz, AIA – Architect Díaz is working through both her own firm and within various local media outlets to educate the public about the importance of preserving the architectural heritage of PueRico. Laura Cordero, AIA - A pioneer among women architects in Puerto Rico, Ms. Cordero relocated to the island early on in her career, concentrating her practice on health care facilities while continuing to work on a wide range of projects such as: institutional and educational buildings, restaurants, resort communities, housing, single family homes and urban rehabilitation. Architect Cordero has actively participated in the founding and organization of the Puerto Rico’s Architect’s Association and the AIA Puerto Rico Chapter activities |
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