EYP Principal and Historic Preservation expert David Fixler, FAIA, recently shared his vast knowledge by presenting "Modernism and Sustainability- Separated in Childhood, Reunited at Last," to the General Services Administration at the New York City Customs House on Bowling Green. The extremely well-received lecture explored modernism as it is commonly perceived, and its sustainable other.

One of Fixler's key arguments was that although modern movement architecture is often criticized for producing work built without regard to climate or energy consumption, modernism at its core preached a highly sustainable approach to design. He also discussed the enormous amount of embodied energy within the modern built environment that can be intelligently conserved if the right strategies are developed for the rehabilitation of these resources. Further, Fixler shared examples of both public and private projects and initiatives dealing with the myriad challenges of rehabilitating mid-century modernism, as well as the broad range of sustainable strategies currently being developed and implemented.