Events

Past Events

October 16, 2017

The opaque and unequal world of property taxes

In our 11th Brass Tacks discussion, deputy director of New York City’s Independent Budget Office George Sweeting detailed the inefficiencies and inequities in the city’s property tax system and their effects on owners and renters alike.

Housing Brass Tacks

October 13, 2017

Woods Bagot

Join Woods Bagot at their office for drinks, conversation, and a behind the scenes look at their ongoing work.

First Friday

October 10, 2017

Stephen Kieran and James Timberlake

Current Work lecture by Stephen Kieran and James Timberlake, who will present their firm’s work followed by discussion moderated by Marion Weiss.

Current Work

October 2, 2017

Home-sharing or illegal hotel?

In our tenth Brass Tacks discussion, Patrick Tyrrell of the nonprofit firm Mobilization for Justice will detail the impact of short-term rentals like Airbnb on New York City’s housing market and why a broad advocacy coalition has formed to fight these de facto illegal hotels.

Housing Brass Tacks

September 23, 2017

Annual Student Program 2017

The Student Program offers an inside look at the architectural profession. The program highlights the varied and creative career paths open to graduates of architecture school.

Student Program

September 12, 2017

Anne Lacaton and Jean Philippe Vassal

Current Work lecture by Anne Lacaton and Jean Philippe Vassal, followed by a conversation moderated by Rosalie Genevro.

Current Work

September 8, 2017

Studio Libeskind

Join Studio Libeskind at their office for drinks, conversation, and a behind the scenes look at their ongoing work.

First Friday