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December 2012

NEA "Our Town" grants help architects build community

Deadline: January 14, 2013

Over the last three years, NEA’s “Our Town” grant program has contributed $11.57 million to fund 131 creative place making projects across the country. Numerous AIA Members, including Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, and Stephen Luoni, Assoc. AIA, have leveraged these funds to innovatively encourage creative behavior and economic development in their communities. Apply now.

US Department of State anticipates awarding 25 IDIQ contracts

Deadline: January 24, 2013

The Department of State's Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) is seeking to prequalify firms for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Design-Build Construction and Construction projects at various Department of State posts and other facilities worldwide. The Department of State anticipates awarding 25 IDIQ contracts. Learn more.

Weigh in on proposed NAAB Changes

Deadline: February 23, 2013

On October 20, 2012 the Board of Directors of the National Architectural Accrediting Board approved the first reading of an amendment to Section 2 of The NAAB Procedures for Accreditation, 2012 Edition, which is now open to review and comment until February 23. The change is to increase the maximum term of accreditation for a professional degree program from six to eight years. Learn more.

EBies Celebrate Outstanding Building Performance

Deadline: February 26, 2013

The EBies recognize “unsung heroes” who have made great strides in improving environmental performance but whose accomplishments may otherwise go unheralded – not just building owners, but building operators, commissioning agents, lighting designers, plumbing engineers, and others. Unlike other awards, the EBies are based on measurable improvements in performance as well as innovation and scalability. Learn more.

Apply to serve on NAAB school visits

Deadline: March 1, 2013

Each year the AIA nominates approximately 10-15 practitioners from various geographic locations to serve as AIA representatives on National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) school visits. Nominations are for a four year term, 2014-2017, and AIA representatives may be scheduled for up to one school visit per year. Learn more.

November 2012

The AIA at the XXIV Pan American Congress of Architects: Building Global Connections

The XXIV Pan American Congress of Architects, the largest event organized by the Federacion Panamericana de Asociaciones de Arquitectos - FPAA, will be hosted by the Institute of Architects of Brazil - IAB from November 27 to 30 2012, at the Cultural Centre and Exhibition of Maceio city, capital of the State of Alagoas, Brazil. Three members of AIA leadership - AIA President, Jeff Potter, FAIA; AIA Treasurer, Gabriel Durand-Hollis, FAIA; and AIA International Director and UIA Region III Vice President, Thomas Vonier, FAIA, RIBA, will represent the AIA in Maceio. Participants will discuss national and continental issues related to the demands and needs in different nations and various socio-cultural realities. Follow the AIA’s participation in the XXIV CPA and FPAA Assembly.

Greenbuild International Conference & Expo

Greenbuild 2012 went beyond buildings by bringing technology and sustainability together in the global green movement. What did you do @Greenbuild? Visit www.greenbuildingexpo.org and follow @Greenbuild for more info.

October 2012

Public Architecture features AIA member work in new pro bono case study

Public Architecture and AIA are pleased to publish Hayes Valley Playground and Clubhouse, the first of an on-going series of case studies that feature projects by AIA members participating in The 1% Program who are making pro bono service an integral part of design practice. Download the case study.

Check out this month's #aiachat with Public Architecture!

Read the transcript from this month's chat with San Francisco-based design firm Public Architecture about pro bono work and social impact design. Or learn more about Public Architecture's 1% Program.

September 2012

Rising Architecture Markets: Busan and Panama City Invest in High-Rises

International demands for contemporary architecture present increase opportunities for AIA members domestically and abroad. These two cities on opposite ends of the globe share a strong economic background built on busy ports and their status as industrial trading hubs. Read more.

#aiachat with Public Architecture

Chat with San Francisco-based design firm Public Architecture about pro bono work and social impact design at the October AIA Twitter chat on 10/3 at 2 pm ET. Learn more.

AIA Launches 10-Year Commitment to Make Design a Catalyst for Public Health with ACSA, Clinton Global Initiative

Read about the AIA's Commitment to Action, announced at the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting by AIA EVP and Chief Executive Officer Robert Ivy, FAIA. Learn more.

August 2012

Greenbuild International Conference & Expo

Greenbuild 2012 is going beyond buildings by bringing technology and sustainability together in the global green movement. What will you do @Greenbuild? It starts with you. It starts @Greenbuild! Visit www.greenbuildingexpo.org and follow @Greenbuild for more info.

XXIV Pan American Congress of Architects

The XXIV Pan American Congress of Architects, the largest event organized by the Federacion Panamericana de Asociaciones de Arquitectos - FPAA, will be hosted by the Institute of Architects of Brazil - IAB from November 27 to 30 2012, at the Cultural Centre and Exhibition of Maceio city, capital of the State of Alagoas, Brazil. Three members of AIA leadership - AIA President, Jeff Potter, FAIA; AIA Treasurer, Gabriel Durand-Hollis, FAIA; and AIA International Director and UIA Region III Vice President, Thomas Vonier, FAIA, RIBA, will represent the AIA in Maceio. Participants will discuss national and continental issues related to the demands and needs in different nations and various socio-cultural realities. Learn more.

July 2012

Take Five: Opportunities Overseas

The world is shrinking. It doesn’t take a scientist to tell us that a combination of factors has metaphorically compressed the globe. Consider these developments from the late 20th and early 21st centuries: satellite and digital communications, video technologies, accessible international jet transportation, and, for Western trade and commerce, the omnipresence of the English language. We can literally go wherever the work is. Read more.

June 2012

Unbuilt→Built: The Influence of the Progressive Architecture Awards open at AIA through Aug. 31!

As part of the National Building Museum's "Unbuilt: A Trio of Exhibitions," the AIA Galleries (1735 New York Ave NW) are hosting an exhibition that features 25 recipients of the Progressive Architecture (P/A) Award that were not only realized, but have influenced other designers, thinkers, and architectural theorists. The exhibit is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, except for Federal holidays, through August 31. Learn more!

Didn't make it to Convention last month?

Allied organizations from around the world joined us at the 2012 AIA National Convention in Washington, D.C. last month to discuss common issues facing architects and the practice of architecture. From networking events, like the AIA-Public Architecture Toast to The 1% Partnership, to business meetings, such as the International Presidents' Forum, we connected with leaders from around the globe. Stay tuned for highlights from Convention!

May 2012

Get Ready for Convention!

Join the AIA and its Strategic Alliances at the 2012 AIA National Convention in Washington, DC. Allied organizations from around the world will join the AIA to discuss common issues facing architects and the practice of architecture. Network with architectural leaders from Costa Rica to Japan at the International Presidents' Forum and the International Committee Reception. Connect Globally at Convention

April 2012

Celebrate National Architecture Week with AIA

National Architecture Week, April 8-14, is a time to showcase the positive role architects play in our communities and hightlight the power of design. AIA is hosting a national conversation on how architecture contributes to health, our sense of security, productivity, and identity. Learn More

April is National Landscape Architecture Month

With the theme of Public Health and Landscape Architecture, the ASLA's National Landscape Architecture Month 2012 invites landscape architects across the country to educate the public as to how their profession is well poised to address these troubling issues. Learn More

January 2012

January = National Mentoring Month

AIA Alliances fosters a relationship with A/C/E Mentor, a unique partnership among architects, construction managers, engineers and others to attract young people to the profession. Learn ten reasons why YOU should become a mentor. Learn More