The AIA Design-Build (DB) Knowledge Community is the recognized voice for the advancement of best practices related to the architect's role in the design-build process and supports the sharing of knowledge with AIA members, allied professions, academia, and owners regarding the design-build project delivery method.
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Highlights
2009 Web Seminar Series
The annual Design-Build Web seminar series seeks to explore basic and advance topics in the development and management of design-build firms and projects. View a complete listing of 2009 Web seminars recordings and 2008 Web seminar recordings.
AIA Contract Documents
Recieve a free set of Contract Relationship Diagrams including a Design-Build diagram to help determine the appropriate AIA Contract Documents to use for a design-build project.
Resources
Master Builder
The AIA Design-Build Knowledge Community official electronic newsletter is Master Builder. View the current issue.
Interested in Integrated Project Delivery?
Integrated Project Delivery is a collaborative project delivery approach that fully integrates all stakeholders early on in the process. This approach allows participants to optimize project results, increase value, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
Architecture Knowledge Review Podcast Series
Architecture Knowledge Review is a podcast series for design professionals, featuring interviews, discussions, and best practices by architects and other design professionals who are at the forefront of the profession. Subscribe to the series on iTunes. Some featured podcasts are:
Speaker's Registry
Find knowledgeable, qualified speakers on topics ranging from land use, sustainability, and green architecture to affordable housing and public health. Or register as a speaker yourself.