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State & National News
Saturday, December 1, 2012. Join us as we celebrate the 2012 AIA Georgia Design Awards winners and honor those who have served AIA Georgia and the architecture community. Reception will be held 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. followed by the Awards Presentation from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Learn More... AIA Georgia is committed to, and we believe has been delivering, a more valuable membership experience. Your 2013 Dues Invoice will be coming from AIA National in the coming weeks. We hope you will take advantage of the variety of options for providing your continued support at all levels of your membership: National, State and Local.
Learn More... 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET. When the election is over, what lies ahead for construction? The fiscal cliff looms, and plenty of questions remain about the U.S. and global economic outlooks. Which types of construction are most likely to prosper in 2013? Which will suffer? What will happen with materials prices? Where will work be scarce, and where will it be plentiful? Hear the expert opinions of three top design and construction economists in this fast-moving, interactive webcast.
Learn More... Architecture firms reported an improvement in business conditions for the second consecutive month in September, as the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) climbed to a score of 51.6, reflecting the strongest growth in nearly two years.
Learn More... From Jim Rains FAIA, CSI, Director, South Atlantic Region - Set the R and D aside for a moment and focus on the A. Dan Forest, AIA, has been elected North Carolina’s new Lt. Governor. Congratulations!
Learn More... The AIA is developing a clearer vision of how to communicate that architects and architecture play an essential role in everyone’s lives.
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ARE & Continuing Education
This December, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) will host its first Intern Think Tank in Washington, D.C. The Think Tank will explore blue-sky ideas related to the future of internship, analyze the current program’s real-world implementation and effectiveness, and inform the Intern Development Program (IDP) from the perspective of the intern community. Please see the attached news clip for more information.
Learn More... Public screening of Professor Norman Dorf's Insight Video Series. Watch this celebrated taped lecture series on taking and passing the ARE graphic vignettes.
Learn More... November 30, 2012. The Masonry Association of Georgia is conducting an all-day seminar worth up to 9 CEU credits on Masonry and Concrete Construction and Testing at the Argos (formerly Lafarge/Blue Circle) Customer Training Center, 2520 Paul Ave, Atlanta, GA 30328.
Learn More... FREE Webinar, November 14, 2012 1 p.m. ET. Carbon emissions have come to the forefront of public discourse and increasingly, of public policy. This presentation will focus on the worthwhile objective of maximizing carbon storage and minimizing carbon dioxide emissions associated with the design and construction of buildings. 1 HSW/SD Credit.
Learn More... The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has announced additional opportunities for interns to earn experience hours. These two opportunities, regarding academic internships and construction work, build upon the experience areas announced in April as part of IDP 2.0. For more information, please see the attached news clip.
Learn More... Make 2013 the year you earn your CDT Certification from CSI Atlanta Chapter. With the CDT credential listed after your name on your business cards, it shows the entire construction industry, "I am a professional, and I understand Construction Documents!"
Learn More... Events, Exhibits, Etc.
The Georgia Regional Future City Competition is currently seeking Volunteers for the day of the competition, to be held at Southern Polytechnic State University on January 26, 2013.
Learn More... WoodWorks, an educational initiative that provides free technical support and resources related to non-residential and multi-family building projects, is accepting nominations for its newly expanded U.S. Wood Design Awards, which celebrate excellence in wood design and construction. The deadline for entries is November 30, 2012, and the winners will be announced on January 29, 2013, at the Oakland Wood Solutions Fair.
Learn More... Submissions are now being accepted for the 2013 North American Copper In Architecture (NACIA) Awards Program. The awards program recognizes exceptional use of architectural copper and its alloys in new or recently restored/renovated residential and commercial building products.
Learn More... High Performance Healthy Schools, USGBC-Georgia. February 19-20, 2013, Georgia World Congress Center. U.S. Green Building Council, Georgia Chapter and its partners are hosting the second annual Regional High Performance, Healthy Schools Summit for K-12 Education Leaders, Facility & Construction Managers, Teachers, Parents, Industry Professionals, Non-Profit Leaders and Invited Guests. Register today!
Learn More... The state has developed and is conducting a comprehensive training program for building officials on the importance, implementation and enforcement of the disaster resilient construction appendices. The training will focus on the provisions within the appendices and aid in helping a community to determine which options may apply to provide increased requirements beyond what may be currently enforced.
Learn More... Southface officially announces the 16th Greenprints Conference taking place Wednesday, March 13, and Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI).
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Chapter Highlights
Friday, November 9, 2012, 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m., tvsdesign-2700 Promenade Two; 1230 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. Georgia Power's EarthCents Program.
Learn More... Friday, November 30, 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m., tvsdesign - 2700 Promenade Two; 1230 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 - ASHRAE Standard 189.1-2011 for High Performance Green Buildings. **RESCHEDULED FROM OCTOBER**
Learn More... Thursday, November 8, 5:30 p.m., Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Road (access also available from W. Jones Street), Savannah, Georgia. Proudly sponsored by Whitaker Labs.
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