Goodman Symposium

GOODMAN SYMPOSIUM

WHEN: September 13-15, 2024
WHAT: Enjoy mingling and socializing with MCM enthusiasts as you hear from leading experts on Charles M. Goodman, a pioneer in residential design and community planning. Earn CEUs while participating in:

Expert-Led Discussions & Panels: Gain insights from a range of speakers, including but not limited to the University of Virginia's architectural historian Richard Guy Wilson, historic preservation architect Joseph Dye Lahendro, landscape architects, and residents who call Charles Goodman-designed communities home. View the full program.
An Exclusive VIP Reception: Meet fellow MCM enthusiasts at a reception held at the stunning Goodman-designed Sevareid House. Tickets are limited. Get your VIP ticket today.
Tours of Goodman Communities: Witness his design principles in action, from preserving trees to creating livable communities. Explore a stunningly renovated Goodman home in Hammond Wood, self-guided tours of Rock Creek Woods and Hollin Hills, and a visit the Reston Museum followed by a walking and home tour of Hickory Cluster. Learn more.
Conversations, networking, and exchanges with other attendees throughout the event during receptions, lunch, and tours.

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WHERE: Arlington and Alexandria, VA, and various Goodman-designed neighborhoods in the DC metro area.

Day 1: Goodman-designed Unitarian Universalist Church in Arlington, VA, with wine and cheese reception
Day 2: George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, VA, with lunch provided
Day 2: VIP Reception, Goodman-designed Sevareid House in Alexandria, VA (limited capacity), with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
Day 3: Tours of Goodman-designed neighborhoods in the DC metro area, including Reston’s Museum and its Hickory Cluster community, self-guided tours of Rock Creek Woods and Hollin Hills, an open house in Hammond Wood, and a virtual tour of Richmond’s Highland Hills.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? No matter your background, the Symposium is designed to inspire you and educate!

Architects, Planners & Design Professionals: Earn valuable AIA continuing education credits (CEUs) and gain insights from industry leaders.
MCM Enthusiasts & Homeowners: Deepen your appreciation for mid-century modern design and learn practical tips for maintaining your Goodman home.
Students & Young Professionals: Network with established professionals and gain insights into the world of architecture and design.
History Buffs: Uncover the social and historical context of Goodman's work and its impact on community development.

GOODMAN SYMPOSIUM SPEAKERS

EXPLORE GROUNDBREAKING DESIGN

ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS - EARN CEUs
Are you an architect? A landscape architect? A planning professional? - Earn continuing education units (CEUs) by attending the Goodman Symposium's informative sessions and tours of Goodman-designed neighborhood, and network with fellow professionals who share your passion for design excellence.

American Institute of Architects (AIA):
- Earn up to 5.75 elective learning units
- Earn up to 5.25 Health, Safety, Welfare (HSW) learning units
- Sponsored by AIA Northern Virginia
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP):
- Certification Maintenance (CM) credits are pending
- Sponsored by AICP VA
Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA CES)
- Earn up to 5 Health, Safety, Welfare (HSW)
- Sponsored by Victor Stanley