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Navigating the Economy

2011 AIA COMPENSATION SURVEY
Architect Compensation Stagnant
Since 2008, the profession has been hit hard with frozen or reduced salaries, decreased hours, reduced benefits, mandatory furloughs or unpaid leave, and fulltime positions that have been converted to part-time.
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WORK ON THE BOARDS
Recent Downturn in Architecture Firm Billings Accelerates
In July, the AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) declined for the fourth month in a row, falling to 45.1.
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PRACTICE
Proposed Firm-Size Standards Could Squeeze Small Practices Out of Federal Contracts
If the Small Business Administration goes through with proposed regulatory changes, 97 percent of architecture firms will be classified as small businesses. Faced with these proposed regulations that could force the smallest architecture firms to compete with much larger ones for federal contracts, the AIA Board of Directors unanimously adopted a resolution that opposes any change to the current size threshold.
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INTERNATIONAL
The AIA in India
When Somshankar Bose, AIA, returned to his native India last year, he decided to find a way to bring the AIA with him.
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Design Matters

(Photo courtesy of Hood Design 2006.)

AIA PODCAST
Collaborative Achievement for Landscape Architecture Award–Walter Hood
Walter J. Hood, Jr., talks about how to “find your way in” to each project’s unique context, from hardened urban streetscapes in impoverished communities to historic public park spaces.
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AIARCHITECT SLIDESHOW
Ennead Architects Renovate New York City Center
The restoration of Manhattan’s historic performing arts venue will breathe new life into its Moorish Revival building.
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Coming Up in AIArchitect

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT
Join the Online Discussion: What Does Fallingwater Mean to You?
On Sept. 23, AIArchitect will celebrate Frank Lloyd Wright and two of his seminal projects: Fallingwater and Taliesin. Join the online discussion led by James Atkins, FAIA, author of the six-part AIArchitect series, Fallingwater: The Story of a Country House.
Fallingwater Marks Anniversary with Special Event on Sept. 17>

WEB EXTRA
Belzberg Architects' Conga Room
2011 Institute Honor Award for Interior Architecture Recipient
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	Take Five By Robert Ivy, FAIA
	Where Were You? In anticipation of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the AIA's EVP/Chief Executive Officer reflects on architecture’s role in rebuilding Ground Zero and a community. Read more>

	News and Resources JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES
	Career Center \| Featured Jobs \| Navigating the Economy
	RFP: Alameda-Contra Coasta County Bus Rapid Transit
	RFQ: Charleston, S.C., Regional Transit Architectural Services
	Competition: Fentress Global Challenge Airport of the Future
	Student Competition: Parks for the People–Reimagining America’s National Parks

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FROM THE AIA
	Advocacy365: Architects Leading the Way to Economic Recovery
	AIA KnowledgeNet: Lauren Rottet, FAIA, Interview, Work Breakdown Structure, Leadership Succession
	Sept. 8 AIA New York Forum: Lower Manhattan Rising–Looking Toward 9/11/2011
	Let Your Voice be Heard—Comment Now on AIA National Position Statements
	From the AIA Center for Integrated Practice: Integration and Education
	Entries for 2012 AIA Honor Awards Due Aug. 26
	Enter AIA San Francisco’s “Architecture Is. . . .” Short Film Competition
	Next Issue of AIArchitect to be Distributed Sept. 9
	AIA Webinar Sept. 7: Building Your Local Network of Women in Design

AROUND THE PROFESSION
	CEOs for Cities Fall National Meeting in Chicago Kicks Off Oct. 11
	AGC IPD and Lean Construction Building Conference Begins Sept. 21 in San Antonio
	GSA Restores Historic New Orleans Customs House

MEDIA SCAN
	Architosh: New AIA Docs Web App: AIA talks about its new plans
	Huffington Post: Constructing a Safer Haiti
	Memphis Daily News: City’s Convention Leaders Work Hard to Remain Competitive
	Reuters: Landmark U.S. Building Codes Finalized
	Fast Company: How Twitter and Facebook Helped Bing Thom Design a Public Library

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