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“Green
Architecture” will be on exhibit in the Lubeznik Center’s
Hyndman Gallery between February 23 and April 20, with an
opening reception on February 23 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. The
exhibit will provide a look at the ways local architects
have integrated environmentally friendly concepts into
their designs and will feature projects that have been
built or are being built within a 200-mile radius of
Michigan City, Indiana. ‘Green’ applied to ‘Architecture’
is design of spaces and places in full consideration of
the natural environment; it seeks to maximize efficiency
and minimize impact while meeting the needs of its
occupants. Green architecture is not a particular style of
architecture but a thoughtful and holistic approach to
design in which priorities and strategies must be
developed for specific situations and locations.
Several of the residential projects featured in this
exhibit demonstrate how alternative energy sources can be
used in the home and others demonstrate strategies in
water conservation and smart land use. The variety of
works are intended to inform and inspire
visitors to become
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environmentally conscious about their homes and
will offer an opportunity to see green design
projects being built locally.
The exhibit will present an overview of what green
architecture means and will provide reasons for
change in design and building practices. Examples
of environmentally responsible building projects
and specific innovations in design, building and
operations will be included in the exhibition.
Co-Curators, Thomas and Rachel Forman, explain
that the exhibit is a “terrific opportunity to
share the beauty and benefits of sustainable
building and design.”
Sponsors for “Green Architecture” include Edward
Noonan (Developer, Architect/Tryon Farms) and WNIT
Public Television.
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more about upcoming exhibits
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“Jerry Hyndman Tribute” featured in the Brincka
Gallery will celebrate the work of the area
architect and Lubeznik Center patron. Jerry
Hyndman was the original designer of the Lubeznik
Center facility as well as numerous area homes,
schools and businesses. He was greatly respected
as an architect and as a person. The sponsors for
the Jerry Hyndman Tribute are: Gerry and Laurel
Byrne, Jerry & Julia Mikelson, Rod Lubeznik, Steve
Glidden, and Dr. John and Therese Luce.
The Michigan City Area Schools will present
student work by middle-school students from
Krueger, Barker and Elson Middle Schools between
February 23 and April 3.
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exhibits
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Programs in conjunction
with “Green Architecture”:
March 1 from 1:30 –
3:30 pm
Building a Green World:
New Ideas in Architecture,
Urban Planning and
Construction
Join Architects,
Construction
Professionals, and
Developers for a panel
discussion of the concepts
of green design. Moderated
by Matt Kubik, an
architect and assistant
professor of Interior
Design. Cost: $3 donation,
LCA members free.
March 9 from 2:30 – 4:00
pm
Forestry and Energy
Conservation
James Potthoff, District
Forester with the Kankakee
Fish and Wildlife Area,
will offer a presentation
on the management of
woodland areas and using
trees for energy
conservation. Cost: $3
donation, LCA members
free.
March 15 from 1:30 – 3:00
pm
How to Live Green Workshop
Learn many ways to reduce
our impact on the
environment. Architects
and sustainable design
experts will be available
for individual
consultation on ways to
live “green”. Cost: $3
donation, LCA members
free.
March 29 from 1:30 – 3:00
This Old Green House
Discover small changes
which can make a big
difference in your
pocketbook and for the
environment through energy
conservation with Matthew
Kubik, an architect and
assistant professor of
Interior Design. Also,
Mike Zeive will introduce
earth friendly paints for
the home. Cost: $3
donation, LCA members
free.
April 6 from 1:30 –
3:00
Green and FUN
Through this creative
hands-on workshop,
children will learn
important concepts about
our environment and
sustainable design in a
fun way. Participants will
develop, design and build
a model of their own
“green” city. Cost: $3
donation, LCA members
free.
April 8 at 7:00pm
Earth Works Imagined: A
Brainstorming Session
Generate ideas for
environmentally important
projects for this
community with artist and
public art specialist
Deborah Landry. All are
welcome! Cost: $3
donation, LCA members
free.
April 20 from 10:00 am -
3:00 pm
Green Day Celebration at
Tryon Farms
Activities will include a
House Walk of seven
environmentally friendly
homes at Tryon Farms and a
native plant workshop with
JF New. Information on
other activities will be
posted on the Lubeznik
Center’s website. Advanced
Tickets may be purchased
at the Lubeznik Center, by
calling 219-874-4900 or
online at
www.lubeznikcenter.org
and will be held for
pick-up at the admission
table by the Tryon Farms
barn on the day of the
Walk. Cost is $30/LCA
members and
$35/non-members for
advance purchases before
April 16 at 5:00pm.
Tickets purchased after
this time or at the event
are $35/LCA members and
$40/non-members.
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The Jack and Shirley
Lubeznik Center for the Arts
101 W. 2nd St.
Michigan City, IN 46360
219.874.4900
artinfo@lubeznikcenter.org
www.lubeznikcenter.org
Hours: Tu - Fri 10-5, Sat & Sun
11-4, closed Mon.
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