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State & National News
Feb. 18, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: Join us at the Coverdell Legislative Office Building for our annual legislative day under the gold dome. Hank Huckaby, 12th Chancellor of the University System of Georgia, will deliver lunchtime remarks. Register today!
Learn More... Want to know what is new with AIA Georgia? Want to get updates on legislative activities and events? AIA Georgia is embracing social media to engage, communicate and better understand our members. We encourage you to follow us, like us or join our group!
Learn More... This month the AIA launched a major new evolution of its industry-standard AIA Contract Documents — and for the first time ever, it is completely Web-based.
Learn More... Your new AIA Trust Newsletter is available. Inside the current issue: Health Care Options for Small AIA Firms, Blurring the Legal Concept of Intellectual Property and a New A/E Legal Network Coming Soon.
Learn More... AIA Georgia joins international trade show company NürnbergMesse to launch the Residential Construction and Remodeling Expo (RCRE). The trade show and conference will premier in October 2014 and provides the association with the opportunity to showcase its members' expertise as well as drive the future of the industry.
Learn More... AIA Georgia is grateful for the financial support of our Allied Members, as well as the value they bring to the AIA Georgia community. Allied Membership is an individual membership in the Association. This membership affords many opportunities to interact with AIA Georgia and our seven chapters. Current and prospective Allied Members, please visit our website to join or renew today!
Learn More... As the industry standard, AIA Contract Documents' fair and balanced library of documents saves you time and money. 2014 will bring changes for both AIA Paper Documents and AIA Documents Software.
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ARE & Continuing Education
Feb. 24, 5:30-7 p.m.: Join John Bell of Greyter Water Systems and former host of TV's World Greenest Homes as he explores the components and benefits of greywater systems in residential and commercial buildings.
Learn More... The CDT (Construction Documents Technologist) study course covers the construction process, contractual relationships and the use of construction documents. It's the first step in CSI certification and a prerequisite to the advanced certifications (CCS, CCCA and CCPR). AIA members can earn 2.0 LU/HSW per session and interns in the IDP program can earn 40 hours credit by passing the CDT exam any time in April.
Learn More... Now in its 17th year, Greenprints is the premier convening of national thought leaders in sustainable design, construction and communities. On March 12 and 13, 2014, more than 300 of these leaders will meet to explore issues related to green building, sustainable development and policy in the Southeast.
Learn More... The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) is excited to announce the launch of NCARB Blog, a social hub where emerging professionals, educators and practitioners can come together to explore industry trends. Updated weekly, the blog is a resource for the latest news about licensure, innovations in education, cutting-edge technology and more.
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Events, Exhibits, Etc.
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... Entries are open for the Brick Industry Association's (BIA) Brick in Architecture Awards. Celebrating its silver anniversary, BIA's annual honors spotlight outstanding, innovative and sustainable architecture that incorporates clay brick products as the predominant exterior building or paving material. Deadline April 30, 2014.
Learn More... The American Institute of Architects Center for Emerging Professionals sponsors an annual exhibition of architectural work, art and designs of emerging architectural professionals across North America. Deadline is Feb. 18, 2014.
Learn More... AIA St. Louis presents the 2014 AIA Photography Competition. All entries must be submitted on a CD ROM. The top 14 entries will be exhibited at the 2014 AIA National Convention in Chicago and in AIArchitect, and posted to AIA St. Louis website. Entry deadline is April 1, 2014.
Learn More... Design is Material is a trade exhibition promoting material innovation and sustainability, architecture commerce and international design to the U.S. market. The exposition showcases new, sustainable and innovative materials for the built environment and includes talks and seminars on material discovery and research with CEU credits available to professionals. Registration deadline for exhibiting is Feb. 15, 2014.
Learn More... The AIA Small Project Practitioners invites architects and architecture students to submit design ideas to the 2014 SPP Small Project Design Competition. In this unique design competition, submitters are asked to re-imagine the standard farmer's market canopy pop-up booth.
Learn More... Wednesday, March 5: You will have the opportunity to meet more than 400 talented students and alumni who, in addition to sound professional preparation, have been involved in "real world" collaborative projects, studies around the world and had opportunities for specialized study in areas such as Architecture + Health, Architecture + Community BUILD, and Digital Ecologies.
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.
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Chapter Highlights
Feb. 14, 2014, 12:15-1:15 p.m.: tvsdesign, 2700 Promenade Two, 1230 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
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