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Change the World: Harnessing BIM Technology and Integrated Project Delivery for Sustainable Design Boston, MA May 13 - 14, 2008

2008 Public Architects Training Workshop Boston, MA May 14, 2008

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Religious Architecture

The Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture (IFRAA) Knowledge Community encourages and supports excellence in the design of worship spaces and their accoutrements. The IFRAA Knowledge Community is an association of professionals whose primary interest is religious facilities in a broad array of traditions. We value an interfaith forum for the exchange of ideas relating to religion, art, and architecture.

Contact: Allison Fax

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IFRAA Journal

This eNewsletter presents news, features, and best practices of interest to members of the AIA Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture.
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News
AIA PodNet: Recommendations for IFRAA Members 2006 Faith&Form Religious Art & Architecture Award Winners First LEED-Certified House of Worship Demonstrates Environmental Stewardship Starting a Knowledge Community: A Toolkit for Components Good Worship Space Acoustics Work for Both Speech and Music More News

Featured Articles
IFRAA: What your Knowledge Community is Doing for You Case Study: Riverbend Church Case Study: St. Bernard's Catholic Community Mega-Churches: Worship + Technology Case Study: New Faith Baptist Church International Patrick Russell Receives the Conover Memorial Award

Best Practices
Consider the Client's Point of View First Five Presentation Delivery Methods Pro Bono Risk Management Roles of the Architect in Nonprofit Development Skill Set for the Church Architect More Best Practices

Highlights

Religious Architecture Events

	IFRAA: Masters of Light Rome, Italy October 10 - 18, 2008 Conference Web Site

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IFRAA/Faith & Form Awards Program and Dinner
Join IFRAA and Faith & Form leaders to honor the 2007 Awards Winners and their projects.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Pietro Belluschi and the Pacific Northwest
The Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture (IFRAA) presents its first of a series of conference reports. Michael J. Crosbie, AIA, reports on the keynote address Meredith L. Clausen, AIA, delivered to the 2007 IFRAA conference in Portland, Ore., on Pietro Belluschi (1899–1994), FAIA. Belluschi's work (particularly in the Pacific Northwest) is distinguished by a strong sense of place, a regional identity, and often deep spirituality.
Read the full report on this presentation.

Featured Podcast: Acoustics and Design
From AIA PodNet: In this overview on the topic of acoustics consulting, Dawn Schuette, AIA, an experienced acoustic designer, discusses how to involve designers early enough in the design process to ensure a successful aural project element. Schuette also describes how the field has evolved, the types of works that are currently being prepared, and how architects can benefit from working with professionals in the field.
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Subscribe to Faith & Form

IFRAA members are encouraged to subscribe to Faith & Form. This independent quarterly journal focuses one issue per year on the winners of the IFRAA/Faith & Form Awards for Religious Art and Architecture.
Read about the 2006 Religious Art and Architecture award winners

Earn AIA Continuing Education Credits by Reading the Faith & Form Education Issue
Architects can earn AIA Continuing Education learning units by reading designated articles and sponsored sections in the Faith & Form education issue. Click here for more details.

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