These colorful ads trumpeted the names of local businesses and new products, some still familiar and others more enigmatic. Earth Day House Tours AIA Central Virginia has organized open-house tours of local environmentally sensitive houses that incorporate alternative energy sources from passive solar to geothermal systems. Main St. E., Seminole Trail, and Arlington Blvd. Thursday, April 19 Visiting Architect's Lecture Tucson architect and contractor Rick Joy, AIA, is known for his tectonic designs, which explore the pragmatic aspects of materials such as rammed earth and exposed steel, along with the relationship of the landscape to these materials. Jointly sponsored by Virginia Tech.
Lunch is included.
Hampton University Tour Walking tour of campus architecture begins at the Architecture Building. Student Shadows High school students spend a half-day shadowing architects in their offices. Tuesday, April 17 Church Tour Brian J. Frickie, AIA, of Kerns Group Architects, leads an architectural tour of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Arlington. Parking is available across the street in the church's parking lot. Free, but reservation required.