Length: 1 CEU
Topic: Heritage Conservation
Delivery Mode: Online On-Demand
What's Included: Video, Quiz, & Certificate
Registration Fee: Members $50 | Intern $35 | Student $25 | Non-Member $75
This webinar is part of the RAIC 2025 Conference on Architecture!
Montreal City Hall is an exceptional heritage building designated as a National Historic Site of Canada. A major restoration project was led by Beaupré Michaud et Associés, Architectes, in collaboration with MU Architecture, NCK Inc and Martin Roy et Associés. The restoration work is a testament to the efforts of the multidisciplinary team of contractors, craftsmen and professionals, whose close collaboration was essential to ensure the preservation of heritage elements and the complete integration of building systems. The project is aiming for LEED Gold certification for existing buildings and anticipated energy savings of 78%. The conference will present the main restoration techniques implemented during the work: woodwork, marble, stone, plaster, stained glass, metals, etc
Identify stone and marble restoration methods.
Describe energy efficiency of restored wooden windows.
Discuss technological integration into heritage buildings.
Explain sustainable development and reuse of heritage buildings.
Subject Matter Expert:
Menaud Lapointe
Associate Architect, Beaupré Michaud et Associés
Menaud Lapointe is a senior architect. As part of his profession, he aims to improve the architectural quality of living environments. He uses his design and detailing skills to preserve and enhance significant buildings. He favors the renovation, reuse and transformation of existing buildings. He also designs new buildings that fit respectfully into existing environments. Menaud Lapointe has extensive experience working on major institutional, community and residential projects. He directs studies and analyses that document the history and evolution of the built environment. He plans and supervises exemplary heritage restoration projects. He also participates in the dissemination and enhancement of projects by highlighting the work of craftsmen.
This webinar is in French. Closed captions have been provided in both English and French.
Pricing
Member: $50 / Non-Member: $75
Intern Member: $35 / Intern Non-Member: $75
Student: $25 (must be an RAIC student associate member)