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Support AIA work in Public Architecture's 1% Program through March 1
Interface and Universal Fibers encourage architects, designers, and the social-media savvy to champion meaningful work in the design community using the hashtag (#IFeveryONE) between now and March 1, 2013. Share, retweet, or love a story including the everyONE logo on Interface's social chanel to donate $1 to Public Architecture's 1% Program. Learn more about the AIA-Public Architecture partnership.
Architecture for Humanity seeks Regional Program Manager
Apply to join Architecture for Humanity's team in support of their rebuilding program in the East Coast region affected by Hurricane Sandy. The Regional Program Manager will facilitate design charrettes to ensure community engagement, serve as a liaison between clients and project partners, and manage multiple impactful projects. Apply today!
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.
About AIA Strategic Alliances + Initiatives
The AIA’s Strategic Alliances + Initiatives department is responsible for direction and oversight of AIA’s relationships with allied and non-profit organizations that support key Institute initiatives related to collaboration, sustainability, globalization, and other industry transformation trends. The staff works with staff, members, and groups to create and oversee ongoing strategic relationships with four types of organizations important to fulfilling AIA’s mission: collateral organizations involved in the education and licensing of architects; allied professional or trade organizations; organizations involved in providing public architecture education; and, international architectural organizations.








