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State & National News
October 13-15 at the Foundry Building in Athens, Georgia, One Architect, One Future will focus on topics at the leading edge of practice. Integrated design, practice management, energy efficiency, and the value of the architect are just some of the topics we will explore. Whether the architect is a sole practitioner, works for a small or large firm, or is engaged in one of many allied professions or societies - the annual Georgia conference is the place to re-group, get inspired, learn, and focus on what architects do (beyond the brick and mortar) that can lead to positive change in the world.
Learn More... AIA Georgia is accepting nominations for the 2011 Honor Awards and the 2012 AIA Georgia Board of Directors.
Learn More... In 2010, the General Assembly authorized a regional sales tax for transportation. The tax depends on counties and cities coming together within regional commission boundaries, agreeing on planning criteria and a project list, and submitting the list to voters for approval. Depending on the final project list, there could be more opportunities for transit oriented development. For AIA members, this could mean a pipeline of projects for years to come.
Learn More... GSA is soliciting up to 12 architect-engineer IDIQ contracts for five geographic regions as listed in the links below. Three contracts each will be awarded for Georgia and Florida and two contracts each for the three other geographic regions. This solicitation is limited to small businesses defined as having no more than $4.5 million gross annual billings (average of previous three years). Prime design firm is required to be located within geographic area. opportunities. GSA is interested in maximizing competition for these contracts.
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ARE & Continuing Education
August 16, 2011, 1:00 p.m., Speaker: Dr. John W. van de Lindt, Ph.D., University of Alabama
Learn More... August 26, 2011. 8:30 a.m., Atlanta Earn 7 LEED Specific CEUs! Advanced Workshop for LEED AP ID C's - satisfy LEED Specific Credential Maintenance hours!
Learn More... Between October 3 and 7, 2011, the professional staff at West Florida Historic Preservation, Inc. will be hosting a week-long workshop series exploring the practice and theory of historic preservation. The workshops are aimed at providing students and professionals with the basic skills necessary to function effectively within the world of cultural resource management.
Learn More... August 17, 2011, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Interested in learning how residential projects can certify under the LEED for homes program? Learn More... 
Events, Exhibits, Etc.
August 18, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Museum of Design Atlanta (1315 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA). MODA has graciously reduced admission and the social is a combined event that will include organization such as AIA and Architecture for Humanity.
Learn More... August 24, the Georgia Solar Energy Association is proud to present the Southern Solar Summit 2011 as we bring together an outstanding group of industry leaders to demonstrate that Solar Works in Georgia though job creation, economic development, and energy security.
Learn More... The Center for Architecture and Design, in San Francisco, is hosting a YouTube video contest on the topic, "Architecture Is..." It is free to enter, and prizes include iPad2’s. We have a special prize for teen entries, so please help us get the word out to your favorite teens. The contest is open to all - not just architects. Deadline is Sept. 8.
Learn More... Chapter Highlights
Friday, August 12, 2011, 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. at tvsdesign - 2700 Promenade Two; 1230 Peachtree Street NE; Atlanta, Georgia 30309-3591
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