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Navigating the Economy



Fewer architecture firms are reporting that home square footage and volumes are decreasing.

HOME DESIGN TRENDS SURVEY
Declines in Home and Lot Size Easing
For the past several years, homes have been getting smaller and more affordable, but as property enhancements and accessibility features remain in strong demand, the worst of the housing crisis may be over.




National Associates Committee


 FROM THE JOURNAL FORWARD
Designing the Unseen Site
In the Ghost Houses in Knoxville, designed by Tricia Stuth, AIA, and Ted Shelton, AIA, the historical memory of past buildings brought new architecture to life.

Meet the NAC Executive Board and 2012 Chair

Visit the NAC's Website on AIA KnowledgeNet




Design Matters




YOUNG ARCHITECTS FORUM
2011 Ideas Competition Calls for Housing with Universal Appeal
Can one masterplan development in Tokyo become an Olympic Village for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as housing for the rest of the city when the games are done?



AWARD SLIDESHOW
AIA Michigan 2011 Design Excellence
Eleven award recipients are honored for design excellence in a diverse array of building types, scales, and sites.


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AIA Convention 2012
May 17-19, Washington, DC

Convention Theme Web Video: DC is Where Design Connects
Present Your Work and Expertise at the AIA Convention: Proposals Due July 1
 
News and Resources

JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Career Center | Featured Jobs | Navigating the Economy
RFQ: Sacramento Architectural Services
RFP: Newport, Vt., Maintenance Building
Competition: Architect Barbie Dream House
Competition: Daiko Architectural Lighting Design
Competition: 2011 Open Building Challenge

 
 





 
FROM THE AIA
The Angle: SBA Firm Size Standards--Comments Due June 15
AIA KnowledgeNet: Camels on the Head of a Pin, The Implications of Healthcare Reform, Value Engineering
Gov. John Kasich Talks Balanced Budgets at AIA Ohio Legislative Conference
AIA Gold Medal Submissions Due July 15
AIA Firm Award Submissions Due July 15
Emerging Professionals Webinar: Operating Profitability
Member Censured for Violating AIA Code of Ethics


 
AROUND THE PROFESSION
Attend the Second International Conference on Structures and Architecture in Portugal
Apply for the Enterprise Rose Fellowship by July 8
ASLA Annual Meeting and Expo Set for Oct. 30-Nov. 2 in San Diego

 
 

MEDIA SCAN
Associated Press:
Obama Salutes Winner of Pritzker Prize I See the Video
USA Today:
Rebuilding will take years, millions—and patience
New York Times:
Architects in World War II: Construction Amid Destruction
Wall Street Journal:
Credit Crunch Stalls Architects

 


 
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Slideshow: With SPP Awards, Architects Show Resourcefulness in Finding Small Places for Design Amidst Recession


 
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