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State & National News
Join us in celebrating excellence in design Thursday, Aug. 21, 2014, at our Annual AIA Georgia Design Awards Presentation, 6-10 p.m. at the Emory Conference Center Hotel. The evening will begin with the Architecture Foundation of Georgia Silent Auction, followed by dinner and the awards presentation. Ticket sales end Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Learn More... AIA Georgia is committed to creating and expanding the knowledge of Georgia architects. In support of this commitment, AIA Georgia will be offering a one-day educational conference on Friday, Aug. 22, at the Emory Conference Center Hotel. Attendees can earn up to six continuing education hours. There are a limited number of registrations available for $50 - don't delay. Registration ends Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Learn More... Billings at U.S. architecture firms exhibited strong gains in June. The AIA's Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reading was 53.3 for the month, coming on the heels of healthy reading of 52.6 in May. (Scores above 50 indicate billings growth, scores below 50 indicate billings decline.) This upturn suggests that design activity may be entering a stronger phase after weak quarters at the end of last year and the beginning of this one.
Learn More... The Young Architects Forum (YAF) is a committee of the AIA and is organized to address issues of particular importance to recently licensed architects (within ten years or less after licensure). The 2014 focus of the YAF is career advancement. Volunteering with AIA National can provide opportunities to demonstrate leadership skills, network with your peers and influence the profession as a whole through advocacy.
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ARE & Continuing Education
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has announced the publication of its statistical report on architectural licensing, NCARB By the Numbers. In its third year of publication, this year's NCARB by the Numbers offers a compelling perspective on individuals who are on the path to becoming licensed.
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Events, Exhibits, Etc.
This year's theme is Dream Cars! Students will work with mentor architects and designers to explore the concept of "Architecture in Motion" and the relationship between the automobile and the built environment. Youth Architecture Fair is Aug. 23 at High Museum of Art.
Learn More... Join us to tour the Atlanta BeltLine's Eastside trail with knowledgeable guides from the BeltLine and Trees Atlanta. First conceived as a 1999 master's thesis by Georgia Tech student Ryan Gravel, the Atlanta BeltLine has evolved into a robust vision of integrated transportation, land use, green space and sustainable growth. When complete, the 22-mile BeltLine will encircle the city, connecting 45 in-town neighborhoods. It will also be home to an arboretum consisting of several thousand trees planted by Trees Atlanta. (Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, 7:30-9 a.m.)
Learn More... Join the 14th Annual Mega Meeting, Sept. 16, to hear Dr. Roger Tutterow give us the latest update on economic, business and political environments and what that means to our industry and to your firm's bottom line. The A/E/C Mega Meeting is the must-attend networking event of the year so don't miss out! Register now as we expect another sell-out event this year!
Learn More... The AIA's Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN), will hold its 7th annual symposium on Sept. 18-20 at the Mills House Wyndham Hotel and Hibernian Hall on Meeting Street in historic Charleston, SC.
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
Friday, Sept. 12, 2014, 12:15-1:15 p.m., tvsdesign at 2700 Promenade Two, 1230 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-3591
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