Issues & AdvocacyIssues & Advocacy

The AIA 2102 National Convention and Design Exposition in Washington, DC, is the perfect time to hear about the government policies, programs and events that will shape practice for years to come. Here are just a few of the sessions and networking opportunities that will help you connect with leading policymakers:

Pre-Convention Sessions
Continuing Education Sessions
General Sessions
Virtual Convention Sessions
Receptions and Networking Events
Federal Agency Connection

For more information on Convention sessions and programs, including the Design Expo, and to register, please visit the Convention site.

Moving to an International Practice: Making the Decision, Facing the Challenges, and Being Successful
Session WE105 3.75 LU
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $155

This workshop will focus on helping you prepare your move to an international practice, giving you the tools and resources to help you understand the risks and challenges while seizing the opportunities.

International Green Construction Code (IGCC) Design Workshop
Session WE204 7.5 LU/HSW/SD
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 pm
Cost: $310

This will be a hands-on, design-based workshop that will lead participants through a complete review of the aspects of the International Green Construction Code (IGCC).

AIA Disaster Assistance Program: A Comprehensive Training
Session WE207 7.5 LU/HSW
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $310

The AIA Disaster Assistance Program trains locally based, volunteer architects to effectively use their skills in the event of a disaster. This workshop will offer participants detailed knowledge of the program, which provides tools, training, and advocacy to assist communities with disaster preparedness and response.

Moynihan Symposium on Public Design
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
1:00 – 5:00 pm
2.5 LU
Although not a designer, Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan left a distinguished legacy as one of this country’s most energetic, visionary, and effective champions for smart and strategic investment in the public realm. This symposium will bring together design leaders and public officials from key federal agencies to celebrate Sen. Moynihan’s legacy and explore the future of federal architecture.

To register for this free session, please visit www.moynihansympoisum.us

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Influencing Decision Makers of the Value of an Architect:  Get the Facts on Stock School Plans
Session TH103 1.0 LU
Thursday, May 17, 2012
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Architects can play an important role in helping states and school districts to avoid the pitfalls of stock school plans. This session will provide a host of resources for architects to take back to their communities, enabling them to help the public make informed decisions on the future of schools in their areas.

IGCC Effects on Practice, Part 1: Development, Adoption, and Education
Session TH214 1.5 LU
Thursday May 17, 2012
2:00 - 3:30 pm

The new International Green Building Code (IGCC) will have a broad impact on the practice of architecture. This session is part 1 of a two-part series and will cover the content and development, adoption, enforcement, and educational issues associated with the 2012 IGCC.

IGCC Effects on Practice, Part 2: Managing Risk, Liability, and Legal Issues
Session TH313 1.5 LU
Thursday, May 17, 2012
4:00 - 5:30 pm

This session is part 2 of a two-part series and will cover liability, risk management, and emerging legal issues associated with green codes in general and the IGCC in particular

Tax Incentives 101: The Federal Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction
Session FR103 1.0 LU
Friday, May 18, 2012
7:00 – 8:00 am

The Energy-Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction has been a cornerstone tax incentive for the energy-efficient building industry since 2005. This program will provide all information needed to secure this tax benefit for current and future projects.

How to Educate Decision Makers about QBS—and the Value of an Architect
Session FR101 1.0 LU
Friday, May 18, 2012
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Although 48 states use QBS to procure architectural and engineering services, a vast number of them, along with local jurisdictions, are sidestepping this process, mostly under the veil of their budgets. This session will provide a host of resources for architects to take back to their communities, enabling them to help the public make informed decisions about design and procurement.

Transforming Communities through Design Assistance: Celebrating 45 Years of the AIA R/UDAT Program
Session FR320 1.50 LU/HSW
Friday, May 18, 2012
4:00 – 5:30 pm

This session will feature the most distinguished leaders from the past four decades of AIA Regional and Urban Design Assistance Team (R/UDAT), who will reflect upon the impact of the program and share case studies that demonstrate the value that design assistance has brought to America.
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Hon. Shaun Donovan, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
General Session Keynote
Session GS200
Friday, May 18, 2012
8:30 – 10:00 am

In an environment that seems to offer both promise and pragmatism depending on the day, architects are no doubt in need of information to help them forecast the year ahead. First, Kermit Baker, PhD, chief economist for the AIA, provides a real world look at economic conditions and offers an outlook for the profession and its practitioners.
The Honorable Shaun Donovan, an architect currently serving as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development then looks ahead at ways the profession and practitioners can help lead the change in light of a slowly gaining economic recovery.
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Live Stream:

IGCC Effects on Practice, Part 1: Development, Adoption, and Education
Streamed Live: Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 2:00 PM EDT

IGCC Effects on Practice, Part 2: Managing Risk, Liability, and Legal Issues
Streamed Live: Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 4:00 PM EDT

Mr. Jefferson's Advice: How Architecture, Politics, and Ethics Can Coexist
Streamed Live: Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at 7:00 AM EDT

Fiduciary Duty: A Crucial Legal and Professional Consideration for the Architect in an Increasingly Complex World of Design
Streamed Live: Friday, May 18th, 2012 at 7:00 AM EDT

On Demand:
Design Salon: Leading a Green Schools Movement-From Design to Policy

What is the International Green Construction Code?

Performance Counts: Commissioning and the IGCC

Winning the Project: Public Architects Discuss How to Get That Elusive First Public Contract

Beyond Disaster Mitigation: An AIA Architect in Haiti

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AIA Codes and Standards Happy Hour
Wednesday, May 17, 2012
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Shelley’s Back Room, 1331 F St NW
Please RSVP to Stephanie Spear stephaniespear@aia.org

Citizen Architect Reception
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room G50
Special Guests TBA
For more information, email amelis@aia.org

ArchiPAC Donor Appreciation Reception
Friday, May 18, 2012
5:00 – 7:00 pm
101 Constitution Ave, NW, 9th Floor Terrace Conference Center
For more information, email archipac@aia.org

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AIA Expo2012 Booths 110–130
The federal government spends more than $3 billion on design and construction annually, offering architects countless contracting opportunities. The Federal Agency Connection at AIA Exp2012 is your key to that lucrative design marketplace. Schedule one-on-one information sessions with key agency personnel. Participating agencies include:

U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command . . . . . . . . . Booth 110
U.S. General Services Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 111
U.S. Postal Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 118
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 119
Bureau of Overseas Building Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 122
National Capital Planning Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 125
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 128
U.S. Air Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booth 129

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