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2011 AIA / COTE Top Ten Green Projects

Computer modeling was used to evaluate how to maximize energy performance of the building envelope, HVAC, and other systems. Reducing the volume & frequency of forced airflow for heating & cooling has paid dividends in reduced energy use & improved acoustic performance of the auditorium.

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Diversity and the AIA

The AIA recognizes that diversity can add richness to the architecture profession and is committed to mirroring the society it serves.

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Diversity News

The Business Case for Diversity: Policies, Practices, and Tools for Creating a Successful Workplace
This presentation, from the AIA PodNet series, explores how establishing a corporate culture that fosters diversity can help you better serve clients.
Millennials Working
The Millennials (also known as Generation Y). born between 1980 and 1996, are the first generation to grow up with cell phones, e-mail, and instant messaging. These "20-somethings" require different management techniques and respond to a different workplace culture.
Interview with Annie Chu, AIA, on Diversity
Chu, a principal of Chu + Gooding Architects in Los Angeles, shares her views on attracting women to leadership roles in the profession, why she started her firm, and how to be successful in architecture.

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Design Matters

As practitioners approach their 60s, many are looking at retirement options and choosing to work beyond age 65.

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Trends

Reuse of Historic Buildings to Address Climate Change
Renovating historic structures, instead of building new projects, can be the more sustainable choice.
Must Blue Businesses Turn Red?
Should architects be more interested in the profit motive?

Face of the AIA

On Project Delivery

  • Presenter: AIA's Center for Integrated Practice

faceofaiaBetsy del Monte, FAIA, outlines how integrated project delivery distinguishes itself from other delivery methods and what IPD means for sustainability. [AIA Podnet 25:58]

Practice Tools

Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Thatched Roof (video)

Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Thatched Roof (video)This video of the attic space shows the tied timber connections of gassho style roofs on Japanese folk houses. [AIA COD]

Practice Tools

Selected tools are notable for their ability to assist in accomplishing a task, or are an important technology advance in support of architecture. 
 

The Optimum Performance Home
Author Gary Reber took on a difficult project: designing a home that follows universal and sustainable design standards.
Designing Millwork
A few simple tools and approaches to millwork design can help designers avoid some common disappointments.

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