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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

TRADITIONAL BUILDING EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE RETURNS TO NEW ORLEANS, OCTOBER 17-20, 2007

WASHINGTON DC- Restore Media, LLC announces the Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference will return to New Orleans, October 17-20, 2007.A national trade show and conference for architects, designers, contractors, developers, planners, building owners, historic home owners and craftsmen involved in restoration, renovation, and traditionally-inspired new design and construction, the Traditional Building Show is the one place where historic restoration and new traditional architecture come together under one roof.

Show attendees will be able to choose from over 70+ educational seminars and workshops covering a wide array of topics and product segments, including window and sash repair, door and hardware installation, plaster repair, roofing, siding, ornamental ironwork and paint selection.Traditional building techniques, how-to information and old world craftsmanship will come to life in the Live Demonstration areas throughout the exhibit hall.

“We are thrilled that the Traditional Building Show is coming to NewOrleans,” said Patricia Gay, Executive Director, The Preservation ResourceCenter of New Orleans.”Nowhere in the world are historic buildings soabundant, but yet so threatened. The conference will inspire us even more to restore, renovate and re-build our homes using traditional — and enduring — techniques. We cannot wait for the show and are making plans already for all sorts of activities and events leading up to it.”

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita destroyed more than 200,000 homes and 18,000 commercial and public buildings in Louisiana, and countless more along the GulfCoast. With much of this region’s architectural and urban heritage devastated this may well have been the greatest cultural disaster in American history.But through the resolve of citizens, leadership from the Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) and billions in funding, the region is poised to come back stronger than ever.

Already, the LRA and Urban Design Associates have created the Louisiana Speaks Pattern Book. This tool for homeowners, builders and developers gives design guidelines to help preserve the region’s valuable character when rebuilding.“We are proud to partner with the Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference as it makes its return to New Orleans“, says LRA Executive Director, Andy Kopplin.”This event will provide thousands of citizens who are rebuilding and restoring their homes with techniques to maintain the architectural and cultural history of New Orleans and the GulfCoast“.

“Like so many Americans, we wondered how we could help,” said Peter H Miller, President of Restore Media LLC, the producer of the Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference.”When the New Orleans 2005 Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference was cancelled due to Hurricane Katrina, we knew our misfortune paled in comparison to the human suffering in the region.Throughout this past year our magazines have covered the contributions the traditional building industry has made to the rebuilding effort,” explains Miller.”Now, with the encouragement of New Orleans‘ city officials, local organizations and residents we will return.We are excited to produce an event that will serve as a forum for the rebuilding efforts of New Orleans and the GulfCoast. Join us!”

The Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference will collaborate with several important partners whose work in the region is already making a difference, including The Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans, www.prcno.org; AIA New Orleans, www.aianeworleans.org; The Louisiana Recovery Authority, http://www.lra.louisiana.gov/ and many more.

Mark your calendar for this exciting event! October 17-20, 2007. For more details and updates, visit www.traditionalbuildingshow.com; or call toll free 1-866-566-7840; or email [email protected]. To submit a seminar or workshop idea topic, please contact Judy Hayward, Conference Director, at [email protected].

The Louisiana Recovery Authority is the planning and coordinating body that was created in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita by Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco to plan for the recovery and rebuilding of Louisiana. The authority is working with Governor Blanco to plan for Louisiana’s future, coordinate across jurisdictions, support community recovery and resurgence, and ensure integrity and effectiveness. Working in collaboration with local, state and federal agencies, the authority is also addressing short-term recovery needs while simultaneously guiding the long-term planning process.

Restore Media, LLC, is dedicated to serving the building restoration, renovation, and historically inspired new construction markets. The Restore Media mission is to be the leading source of information for people who restore and renovate old homes and non-residential buildings or who create new buildings in a traditional style.Through its highly regarded and market-leading publications, trade shows, and internet initiatives, Restore Media serves the restoration, renovation and traditional building market from top to bottom. The company produces the Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference (Spring 2007, Boston, MA March 7-10, 2007 and Fall 2007, New Orleans, LA October 17-20, 2007) and publishes Clem Labine’s Traditional Building, Clem Labine’s Period Homes, the Preservation Sourcebook, Old-House Journal, Old-House Journal’s Restoration Directory, Old-House Journal’s Traditional Products, and Old House-Journal’s New Old House, along with a variety of industry-specific Web sites.

For more information visit www.restoremedia.com.

CONTACT: Eric Peterton, Show Director  202-339-0744 ext. 112 

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