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Image courtesy of Tim Hursley DESIGN IN THE SPOTLIGHTCool Spaces! Premieres on PBS in AprilA new television series, underwritten by the AIA and hosted by Stephen Chung, AIA, will explore the design process through specific building types. The first episode features performance spaces, like Moshe Safdie’s, FAIA, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. |
COMPONENT AWARDSInstitutional Architecture Highlighted with Georgia AwardsHumble community centers and grand museums take center stage in AIA Georgia’s latest awards. |
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WORK ON THE BOARDSArchitecture Firm Billings Increase Modestly in FebruaryWhile other sectors are stuck in stasis, housing starts are set to accelerate. |
HOME DESIGN TRENDS SURVEYKitchens and Baths Go UpscaleSensor-operated faucets, large walk-in showers, and wine storage areas are all upmarket home features increasing in popularity. |
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The last AIA Convention in Chicago was in 2004, and these intervening 10 years have reaffirmed the city’s status as an epicenter of innovative architecture.
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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICEBetter Manage Risk with Professional Liability Insurance Surveys and AnalysisEach year, the AIA and the AIA Trust meet with leading professional liability insurance providers for input on the forces shaping this critically important aspect of architectural practice. Stay ahead of emerging insurance and risk-management trends with the latest survey and analysis (member-only content, login may be required). Go to the AIA’s Professional Liability Insurance Resources landing page > |
SOCIAL MEDIADeath by Buzzwords? How About Death to BuzzwordsHow architects communicate about what they do is key to how they demonstrate the value of their skills. A recent AIA Twitter Chat focused on the words and phrases architects use to describe what they do. |
GRASSROOTS 2014CAD CampTwo AIA component-sponsored architecture day camps for schoolchildren are being honored by the AIA Diversity Recognition Program this week at the Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference. |
WEB EXTRAArchitecture Research Office, Knoll Flagship Showroom, Offices and Shop2014 Institute Honor Award for Interior Architecture. |
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