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State & National News
Athens Georgia – "classic city of the south" – is the site for the AIA Georgia Annual Design Conference. One Architect, One Future focuses on the architect as leader, and what he or she can do to make this world a better place. Our theme embraces the idea that architects continue to be instrumental in shaping our cities and influencing the decisions that mold our communities. The architect has the knowledge, the training, the tools, and the fortitude to get involved and lead positive change for a better future for all of us. Read about all of our keynote speakers below.
Learn More...  This special event is being presented by the CRSI Education & Research Foundation in partnership with AIA Georgia, and the Structural Engineers Association of Georgia (SEAOG). Proceeds from the tournament will be utilized to support qualified needs of accredited colleges of architecture, engineering and construction management through the CRSI Education & Research Foundation, the Architecture Foundation of Georgia and the Georgia Engineering Foundation.Learn More... Even with the recent slowdown evidenced by a second monthly drop in the ABI, many firms plan to expand their practices in anticipation of recovery.
Learn More... The Georgia Department of Community Affairs and Georgia Environmental Financing Authority have launched the State Energy Code Compliance Evaluation Pilot Study for commercial renovations. They are seeking assistance in identifying 44 commercial building renovations to have plan reviews and onsite evaluations to determine compliance with State Energy Codes.
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ARE & Continuing Education
August 5, 2011. Solving the Urban Real Estate Crisis: "Redfields to Greenfields." "Redfields to Greenfields" is a research effort that analyzes the social and economic effects of acquiring financially distressed commercial properties, or real estate "in the red," and strategically converting portions into public greenspace and adjacent land reserved for future sustainable development.
Learn More... NOMAtlanta is hosting the 39th Annual International Conference & Exposition here on October 20th – 22nd 2011 at The Hyatt Regency in Atlanta. With our theme "Architects as Visionaries – Through Imagination, Collaboration, Humanity & Triumph," we want participation from architects, construction industry affiliates, public officials, universities and students, developers, etc. from across the nation. NOMAtlanta needs presenters for seminars, exhibitors, and sponsors.
Learn More... Earn AIA credits in Atlanta – 50% off! The NGA’s Inaugural Architects Forum, scheduled September 13-14 in Atlanta, was created for architects and key project managers to share information about the glass and glazing industry while earning AIA credits.
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Events, Exhibits, Etc.
Thursday, July 28 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm 241 Pine Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308 (Southface-Home Depot Foundation Training Center). Please RSVP.
Learn More... Savannah Chapter's newest sponsor DIRTT Environmental Solutions presents a screening of the movie "Carbon Nation" at the Jepson Center for the Arts on August 4th at 5:00pm.
Learn More... Architecture for Humanity Atlanta (AFHA) is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Birdhouse Social on Saturday, August 20th 2011, 4 PM to 8 PM. We are seeking your support through birdhouse design submissions that will be available to the public in the silent auction.
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July 14 from 7:00pm - 10:00pm. AIA Augusta and USGBC are teaming up for a family get together at Lake Olmstead Park. Join us for an evening of family fun and fellowship at the park! Lake Olmstead Stadium, 78 Milledge Rd, Augusta, GA 30904.
Learn More... Friday, July 15, 4pm - dark at Tybee Island - North Beach Please bring the family for the first family AIA event of 2011!
Saturday, July 23. AIA COTE has set up a Saturday to volunteer with the Atlanta Affiliate of Habitat for Humanity!
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