LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS, given by Elisabeth Martin, Principal, MDA designgroup

2016    Design Strategies for Renewing and Expanding Historic Libraries, American Institute of Architects, New York State, Saratoga, NY.
2016    Where’s the Restroom?: Successful Library Signage Strategies, American Library Association, LLAMA BES, Orlando, FL.
2015    Library Interiors: Best Picks in New Furniture and Equipment, American Library Association, LLAMA BES, San Francisco, CA.
2013    Highlights in Library Interiors: Selection Showcase & Discussion, American Library Association, LLAMA BES, Chicago, IL.
2013    Re-examining How We Work – Innovative Design for Staff Environments, American Library Association, LLAMA BES, Chicago, IL.
2012    Waccamaw Library Center – Community Design Charrette, Georgetown Public Library, Pawley’s Island, SC.
2010    Library Interior Design Award Winners: What Worked and What Did Not?, American Library Association, Washington, DC.
2008    Library Opportunities & Challenges – Zoning the Program, Televised Symposium Presentation, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL.
2007    Current Trends in Library Design, NeliNet Symposium, Worcester, MA.
2006    The Changing Face of Today’s Libraries, Library Journal Design Institute, New York, NY.
2005    Changing Library Design, Huntington Library, Huntington, NY.
2005    Changing Technology, Changing Services, Changing Design, American Library Association, LLAMA BES, Chicago, IL.
2005    Library Expansion and Renovation Strategies, New York Historic Districts Council, New York, NY.
2005    A New Approach to Post Occupancy Evaluations in Libraries, American Library Association, LLAMA BES, Chicago, IL.
2004    John Jermain’s Future; Community Symposium and Charrette, John Jermain Future Fund, Sag Harbor, NY.
2003    Creating the “There” There, California Library Association, Keynote Speaker, Ontario, CA.
2003    The Public Library as a Community Anchor, John Jermain Future Fund, Sag Harbor, NY.
2003    New Visions in Public Libraries, American Library Association, Toronto, Canada.
2002    Community Development Workshops, The BAM LDC, repeated guest speaker, Brooklyn, NY.
2002    1 = 5 Symposium, American Institute of Architects – NYC Chapter (AIANY), New York, NY.
2002    Innovation in Library Design, The Goethe Institute, New York, NY.
2002    Creating Successful Library Environments, Hawaii Library Association, Keynote Speaker, Oahu, HI.
2001    The “Wow” Factor in Library Design, American Library Association, San Francisco, CA.
2001    Space Planning in Public Libraries, New York Library Association, Buffalo, NY.
2000    Partnerships in Design: Brooklyn Public Library’s Innovative Youth Wing, Public Library Association, Charlotte, NC.
1996    The Carnegie Libraries of New York City, American Library Association, LLAMA BES, New York, NY.

AWARDS, received by Elisabeth Martin, Principal, MDA designgroup

2017    Elected to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows
2017    Best of Houzz – Service Award
2016    Best of Houzz – Service Award
2002    Public Architect Award, AIANY, Recipient of the AIA New York Chapter Public Architect Award, 2002.
1995    Employee of the Year, Department of General Services, Department of Design & Construction, 1995.
1983    Robert Ward Allen Scholarship Award, Yale University, 1983.
1982    Study Abroad Fellowship, Ambassador of Good Will, Rotary International, year-long fellowship for study and service.