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State & National News
AIA Georgia's new website launches on Monday. In concert with the launch, AIA Members will receive an email from our memserv@aiaga.org address requesting that you activate your account, with a link that includes 'aiaga.webvanta.com/activate' along with a set of letters, numbers and characters. That link is unique to your membership profile on our site, so please follow the instructions to get started.
Learn More... AIA Georgia, through advice received from the organization’s lobbyists, has identified issues that could be facing architects in the 2012 legislative session.
Learn More... A major new AIA online resource pairs architects and their design projects in need of financing with private investors ready to invest.
Learn More... AIA San Francisco is pleased to announce "Architecture at Zero," an international open ideas competition with a focus on the specific challenges of creating urban zero net energy buildings. The competition focuses on a large site in the San Francisco Bay Area with a mix of residential, retail and public uses. Up to $25,000 in total prize money will be awarded by a panel of illustrious jurors. This competiton is co-sponsored by AIA East Bay and a dozen other local partners. The "Architecture at Zero" competition is open to students and professionals.
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ARE & Continuing Education
Taking place Nov. 13-16, 2011, HEALTHCARE DESIGN.11 is a four-day conference that provides expert insight into the design, architecture and engineering of healthcare environments. It delivers authoritative and timely content that informs, engages and shapes the industry. HEALTHCARE DESIGN.11 offers a comprehensive program for earning CEUs, networking with peers and influencing the direction of the trade as it advances into the future.
Learn More... Session 10: Putting It All Together: Achieving 2030 Goals On the Project and At the Office. Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., Old City Council Chambers, City Hall, 68 Mitchell Street, Atlanta GA 30303. 4 LU/HSW/SD credits.
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Events, Exhibits, Etc.
Friday, Nov. 11. Historic preservation has a long standing connection with the environmental movement. Since the terms "sustainable" and "green" are now a part of everyday conversation, it is essential that historic preservation remains a key part of policy discussions and a centerpiece of long-range planning. Our panel of experts will explore the commonalities among the sustainability and preservation movements, address the role that urbanism and adaptive reuse play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and discuss how fundamental preservation principles reflect an environmental ethic.
Learn More... Please join NOMA Atlanta, Architecture for Humanity and Young Architects Forum on Nov. 16 at 6:30 located at the Southface Eco Office (241 Pine Street, NE Atlanta, GA 30308) to learn more about Passive Energy.
Learn More... Join IIDA, AIA & USGBC-GA, Savannah Branch for their annual High Design Holiday Party on Dec. 8, 2011, at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Ballroom.
Learn More... WoodWorks is now accepting nominations for its East Region Wood Design Awards. The awards recognize excellence in wood design and construction, as well as innovative projects that showcase wood’s strength, beauty, versatility and cost-effectiveness. Projects may be submitted in nine categories: institutional, commercial or multi-family wood design; interior beauty of wood; green building; exterior use of wood; traditional use of wood; wood behind walls and engineering. Entry deadline is Dec. 23, 2011.
Learn More... AIA Georgia Career Center
The Director of Advocacy provides staff direction for Georgia's architects in legislative and regulatory arenas. In coordination with the Executive Director, Board Advocacy Team Leader, PAC Chair and other volunteer leaders, the Director mobilizes the Association's membership, builds coalitions with related organizations and strategically targets specific issues. In this manner, the Director aims to achieve the profession's goals to protect and improve the business conditions for architects and maintain the profession's leadership in protecting the health and safety of the public. The Director reports to the Executive Director.
Learn More... Chapter Highlights
Friday, Nov. 11, 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m., tvsdesign at 2700 Promenade Two, 1230 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Learn More... Tuesday, Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Bonefish Grill, 202 Retreat Village, St. Simons Island, GA.
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