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Highlights
AIA Web Seminar: Project Delivery Strategies
Thursday, October 22, 2–3:30 p.m. ET | 1.5 LUs | AIA Members: $65; Nonmembers: $95
Would you like to better understand project delivery methods? Join us for this session exploring the processes and differences among the three most commonly used delivery methods: design-bid-build, design-build, and CM/GC. Learn when to use these delivery methods, when to avoid them, and the pros and cons of each. This session will also provide you with an understanding of new delivery methods and systems such as Rotation, LEEN construction, and integrated project delivery. You will be better able to team with construction specialists and select the best project delivery method for your project. Register now!
Make the Smart Moves First: Creating a Foundation for Sustainability in Campus Master Planning
Interested in sustainable tactics to boost your bottom line? Order a recording of the July 28, 2009 Web seminar that defined the essential components of sustainable master planning for office, military, or other governmental campus projects. This session explored how to optimize primary energy, water, and transportation systems for the highest performance and how to achieve LEED certification at the lowest cost.
The Cornerstone
Read the AIA Public Architects Knowledge Community official electronic newsletter, The Cornerstone. See the tips for authors if you are interested in contributing content. Read the Letter From the Chair.
Thomas Jefferson Awards for Public Architecture
Submissions have closed for 2010. Learn more about the eligibility and submission details.
Resources
The Roadmap to Sustainable Government Buildings
The Roadmap to Sustainable Government Buildings was created through the joint efforts of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the National Association of State Facilities Administrators (NASFA). It is a collection of information created by experts from various states across the country that are currently implementing green building programs based on LEED. Also see Leonardo Academy Sustainability Reports.
Public Architecture Online Resources and Databases
Looking for great examples of public architecture? Check out this resource. Interested in contributing? Please contact publicarchitects@aia.org.
Architecture Knowledge Review Podcasts
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:
- The Federal Government Wants You Practicing Overseas
Senior International Trade Specialist Mark Wells describes U.S. Department of Commerce Commercial Service programs proven to match American architects with foreign clients, provide customized market research, and intervene when problems arise, such as overseas clients that withhold payment. MP3 - Managing Cash Flow in a Tight Economic Market
Cash-flow complications are the leading cause of firms faltering in an economic downturn. Here, from PSMJ Resources Founder and President Frank Stasiowski, FAIA, are the key elements every principal must understand to maintain the firm’s strength and position it for the coming recovery. MP3 - An Interview with David H. Hart, AIA, on Public Owners Working with Government
David H. Hart, AIA, executive director, Capitol Preservation Board of the Utah State Capitol Complex, discusses working with government agencies and public owners. He answers questions related to improving infrastructure, enforcing building codes, and how leaders can use green certification systems to increase environmental accountability. WMA
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.