2008 Public Architects Training Workshop

May 14, 2008 
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Boston, MA
Workshop Information
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AIA Convention

You are invited to join other public-sector architects from all levels of government to discuss public architecture business and practice.

More than one-third of the nation¡¦s annual construction and more than one third of firm billings comprise public architecture. Public architects are the ¡§owners¡¨ for billions of dollars spent on the built environment.

Charged with protecting and advancing the public trust, public architects are accountable for not only the funding but also the effect their decisions have on future generations. Because of the resources for which they are accountable, public architects are often in the forefront of the design profession, leading by example. Project planning and delivery, security and safety, and community influence are some of the mechanisms for public architect leadership.

This one-day preconvention workshop explores the roles and responsibilities of architects who are involved in the design of public buildings, as well as some of the latest ideas in public architecture. Concurrent sessions allow attendees to customize their learning experience by focusing on two main themes: (one) and (two).

Attendees are encouraged to join the AIA National Convention and Design Expo for more learning and networking opportunities after the workshop has concluded.

Click here, to read an article by the 2008 PATW Chair, Gerald W. Hines, AIA.

Registration

In order to attend this workshop, you must register for the AIA National Convention as a public architect. Registration in this category includes full convention registration (i.e., most continuing education programs, expo education, general sessions, business meetings, and entry to the Design Expo), the Public Architects Training Workshop, and lunch. Tours and events are priced separately. 

Online registration

Paper registration

Continuing Education

Participants may earn 6.75 AIA Continuing Education System (CES) Learning Units, including up to 4.5 health, safety, and welfare (HSW) credits for attending the entire workshop.

For More Information


Additional information on this workshop is available in the Continuing Education section of the AIA National Convention Web site, www.aiaconvention.com.