AIA Hurricane Response Exchange

In the News AIA Responds to Hurricane Katrina As the nation begins to comprehend the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina, the AIA is developing an action plan to support those affected. Government Takes Control of Housing The New York Times, October 26, 2005 Louisiana Recovery Authority Has Busy Agenda Bayou Buzz, October 26, 2005 Conference scheduled to focus on La. recovery The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA), October 26, 2005 Recovery and Rebuilding Conference to be Held in New Orleans Construction and Maintenance News, October 26, 2005 Business chiefs lobby Washington The Times-Picayune, October 26, 2005 Evacuee housing proposal pulled The Times-Picayune, October 26, 2005 FEMA drafting trailer park map The Times-Picayune, October 26, 2005 Durel says city can't stop FEMA trailer park plans The Daily Advertiser, October 26, 2005 Investigators posit levee design flaws The Boston Globe, October 26, 2005 More News

AIA Hurricane Response Exchange

The American Institute of Architects has worked with Boxwood Technologies to create a free site where architects can offer assistance and the displaced can find it. Follow the links below to register and share your offers and information.

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For Those in Need:
Post your qualifications or search offers of contributions/aid.

Post your qualifications - This will allow interested employers to browse dislocated workers’ backgrounds for temporary and even full-time employment. (This will be a different account and login/password from your AIA Career Center account).
Search for employment opportunities for jobs being offered to displaced workers (including Architect, Firm Staff ,and Student Employment).
Search for aid offers, including housing, office space, office equipment, transportation, childcare/schools, and clothing and personal needs.

For Those Who Want to Help:
Post your generous contributions of aid for free (including employment, housing, office space, office equipment, transportation, childcare/schools, clothing and personal needs). Please keep in mind that most of the affected architects and their staffs are not looking to permanently relocate, only to find employment until they can return home.

One time quick registration (login and password will be different than the AIA Career Center) .
Post your offer, including employment, offers of aid or contributions to those affected by Katrina for FREE .
Search resumes of those displaced by Katrina for FREE .

To monitor AIA response to this disaster around the country, please check www.aia.org/katrina regularly for updates.

If you experience difficulty using this site, contact Boxwood Technologies at 888-491.8833. Our special thanks to Boxwood for the generous donation of their time and services.