B more B green is a traveling sustainability exhibit developed jointly by the architectural firm of Hord Coplan Macht, S.H. Silverblatt Electrical Contractor, Silsam Energy Group and Baltimore Green Works. Through a unique combination of three-dimensional and interactive displays, the exhibit teaches children about the important concepts underlying sustainable living practices while facilitating a fun learning experience for everyone.  Samuel Silverblatt, president of Silsam Energy Group, created the original vision for the exhibit. Tarek Saleh and Lisa Ferretto have brought Hord Coplan Macht’s considerable expertise in sustainable technologies and design to the project.  Phase 1, expected to open Earth Day, April 22, 2010 at Port Discovery, consists of a 4 interactive exhibits teaching about water, waste, transportation and energy.  Information on tax-deductible Sponsorship opportunities can be found at www.bmorebgreen.com/pdf/sponsorship.pdf and more information on the project at www.bmorebgreen.com.

They are looking for ways to spread the word and bring in funding.  Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! 

Phase 1 of the exhibit will be interactive displays at Port Discovery Children’s Museum. The exhibit will stay at  Port Discovery for about 5 months, and will then move to the Maryland State Fair in Timonium, where the [B]house will be added. The [B] House will be a replica house complementing the interactive displays and will provide an opportunity to display energy efficient products, recyclable material, etc.  Phase  3 is still under development, but  the exhibit could travel through the fall and spring to local schools, Museums, Home Depot stores etc.

This year’s fundraiser will be at The Maryland Club, continuing our tradition of featuring an architecturally significant space that few have the opportunity to see. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to spend the evening in one of Baltimore’s historic private clubs while enjoying the best Groundhog Day party in the city! The Club building, designed by the prominent Baltimore firm of Baldwin and Pennington in the Romanesque Revival style in 1891,  features Beaver Dam marble on the exterior while the interiors are a rich interplay of oak, marble, ornate plaster, and faux finishes characteristic of high Victorian tastes of the time. The building today, after the 1995 fire, has been restored to original grandeur and is an architectural time capsule of 19th century Baltimore. Come to enjoy the traditional oyster bar and food catered by the Maryland Club. Quench your thirst with a signature groundhog pale ale crafted by Brewer’s Art for the event. Stay for the slient auction, the groundhog games, and live music by the Swinging Swamis with dancing! The theme is light and shadow.

View more information or purchase tickets at www.baltimorearchitecture.org or call 410.539.7772.