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Infographic: Designing for Health
Designing for health is about enhancing the physical and mental well-being of the people who live, work, and play in our spaces. It’s about building social and financial capital in communities both urban and rural. In this interactive graphic, explore six opportunities to achieve health through design strategies.
FIRM AWARDS
Setting the Bar High for Intern Development
By Erica Malouf
NCARB and the AIA recognize firms that go above and beyond to support interns by presenting them with an IDP Outstanding Firm Award. This year’s recipients have proven their dedication to the profession by encouraging their interns in innovative ways.
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APPS FOR ARCHITECTS
Create Customized Graphics with Grafio
By Andrew Hawkins, AIA
In the first of our new AIArchitect series on smartphone and tablet applications that provide value for architects, we review the customized graphics app Grafio for the iPad.
AIA INTERNATIONAL
AIA Shanghai Opens Its Doors
By William Richards
A conversation with AIA President Helene Combs Dreiling, FAIA, on the Institute’s newest charter in China and its global opportunities.
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ABI ECONOMIC INDICATOR REPORT
Architecture Firms Remain in Growth Mode
By Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, AIA Chief Economist
Business conditions at architecture firms continued the trend of positive growth in October; with solid ABI scores for six straight months, a broader recovery in the construction market seems assured.
AIA LEADERSHIP
Take Five
By Robert Ivy, FAIA
Look Up!
The next phase of repositioning is upon us. Our goal: raise the profile of the architect’s contribution to the built environment. Look for the campaign video in December.
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FROM THE AIA
- 2015 Call for Issues Survey: With the election over, tell the AIA what issues and policies are important to you
- Intersections Between Academy and Practice: Abstracts now being accepted for special ACSA/AIA conference in Atlanta
- AIA COTE Top 10 Call for Submissions Open Until Jan. 26: Don’t miss the opportunity to submit to the 2015 awards program
- Be Recognized! Submit today for the AIA Diversity Recognition Program
- Dec. 12: AIA Contract Documents In-Person Documents and Software Training at AIA HQ: Early bird rate available until December 5
- Have you ever wondered how members get appointed to National Award Juries? Sometimes they just ask! If this opportunity appeals to you, please view the requirements for our various programs and contact us at honorsawards@aia.org
AROUND THE PROFESSION
- Today at 11 AM EST - Target Value Design Webinar: Lean Construction Institute to cover how owners perceive "value" and other topics
- Remote Control: Metrics for a firm’s social media success
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