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State & National News
Historic Columbus, Georgia, is home to the 2013 AIA Georgia Annual Design Conference. Building upon the success of the AIA South Atlantic Region's re:inventing architecture theme, the AIA West Georgia Chapter is planning an innovative and exciting annual design conference. Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities are available.
Learn More... Building Georgia Legislative Day was a great success and we thank all the AIA Georgia members who joined us for a fun and informative day at the Capitol. Photos highlighting the day can be seen on the AIA Georgia website.
Learn More... Join fellow AIA members this June in Denver for the industry's most comprehensive national event. Education seminars cover topics from ADA to Zero Net Energy to socially responsible design and more.
Learn More... The 2013 Jury of Fellows from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) elevated 122 AIA members to its prestigious College of Fellows, an honor awarded to members who have made significant contributions to the profession. AIA Georgia extends a special congratulations to Robert M. Cain FAIA and Dagmar B. Epsten FAIA.
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ARE & Continuing Education
Atlanta Workplace (AWP) 2013 is a one-day conference and exposition for building professionals with a focus on operations, design and sustainability. The event will take place Friday, February 22, 2013 at the Loudermilk Center in Downtown Atlanta. A total of 9 educational sessions on building operations, sustainability and design will be offered and courses will be submitted for accreditation for CEUs, CFM maintenance points, and GBCI LEED AP credential maintenance points.
Learn More... The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has released two new features—a weekly reporting option and a home page widget—that give you even more flexibility in reporting your IDP experience hours.
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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 2013 conference will focus on Residential Green Building, Commercial Green Building and Urban Sustainability while also addressing Policy impacts on all three areas. Please visit the Greenprints website to view the conference schedule and stay up-to-date on topics, sessions and speakers.
Learn More... February 19, 2013. In the midst of a tough economy for the design & construction industry, the higher education market continues to be steady and provide a stream of opportunities for A/E/C firms. However, competition for projects is tougher than ever, and firms need to know what can be done to differentiate themselves. SMPS Atlanta has assembled a panel of higher education experts from some of the top Atlanta area institutions to give insights into trends in design and construction as well as what you can do from a marketing and business development standpoint to better position your firm.
Learn More... EarthCraft House is a voluntary green building program of the Greater Atlanta HBA with its partner, Southface Energy Institute. The program serves as a blueprint for healthy, comfortable homes that not only reduce utility bills but also protect the environment. Any size or style of new home can be certified under the program by meeting EarthCraft House guidelines.
Learn More... Through its annual "Awards of Excellence" competition, the Atlanta Urban Design Commission honors those projects, programs, individuals and organizations that have significantly contributed toward the enhancement of the City of Atlanta’s built environment, the preservation of our physical heritage, and the sympathetic balance between the old and the new.
Learn More... On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Architecture Building at Georgia Tech by architects Bush-Brown, Gailey, and Heffernan in 1952, the College of Architecture is planning an exhibition of alumni work.
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