AIA 2002 National Convention and Exposition
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Members' Voices at the AIA Convention in Charlotte, May 9
AIArchitect asks, "What have you learned at Expo2002? What have you found most interesting?" Full Story

Tom Peters Awed by the Potential Power of Design
Keynote speaker on talent: "Women Rule!" On clients, "Women Roar!"
The renowned management expert offered The Five Changes that should shape the way architects do business. Full Story

AIA Convention Captures Media Coverage
On its first official day (May 9), the AIA National Convention in Charlotte already is attracting a lot of local media coverage. On the television front, FOX affiliate WCCB, Channel 18, is planning to run interviews with New York City's Barbara Nadel, FAIA, and Architectural Record Editor in Chief Robert A. Ivy, FAIA, on the subject of building security and design at 6:30 this evening. Other stations, including NBC, currently are taping security programs for possible national coverage. Full Story

Book 'em, Jim!
Jim Leggitt, AIA, a senior associate with RNL Design, Denver, talks with his publisher Margaret Cummins of John Wiley & Sons, New York City, during a Thursday, May 9, afternoon book signing in the AIA Bookstore on the expo floor. Full Story

THIS JUST IN FROM THE AIA EXPO FLOOR
Host Chapter Gift Store Offers Southern Hospitality, Regional Wares
As you can see, AIA convention goers have great luck at the Host Chapter Gift Store finding special mementos to remember their trip to Charlotte. Located on the main Expo floor, the gift store offers a variety of regional wares, including beautiful pottery, sweetgrass baskets, handmade jewelry, and tasty Southern treats. Guests can also pick up 2002 convention hats and T-shirts. Full Story

Tadao Ando Celebrates the Power of Architecture
Architects have an obligation to protect and enhance the environment for this and future generations, the AIA's most recent Gold Medal recipient told a morning gathering May 10 at the AIA national convention in Charlotte. Full Story

Balancing Nature and Architecture Underscores
Ando's Soulful Architecture
"His buildings embody the timelessness of all great architecture—combining the art of building and the art of living," said AIA President Gordon H. Chong, FAIA, who had the privilege of introducing the May 10 plenary of the AIA national convention and its guest of honor, 2002 AIA Gold Medalist Tadao Ando, Hon. FAIA. Full Story

Listen to the Client, McColl Advises
Friday's keynote speaker—Hugh L. McColl Jr., former chair and CEO of Bank of America Corporation, one of the largest, fastest growing financial institutions in the country—presented another side of the successful architecture: the informed and responsive client. Full Story

Museum of Life Harbinger of Green Industrial Revolution
"Architects are no longer able to say destruction of the environment is not a part of our plans. Rather, history reveals it is our de facto plan," according to the founding principal of William McDonough + Partners, Architecture and Community Design, Charlottesville, Va., an internationally recognized design firm practicing ecologically, socially, and economically intelligent architecture and planning in the U.S. and abroad. Full Story

The 2002 Class of Fellows
In a ceremony marking its 50th anniversary, the College of Fellows elevated 6 honorary fellows and 68 fellows into its elite ranks on May 10 during the AIA national convention. Full Story

AIA, Interior Design Organizations Explore Connections
Calling it a "historic opportunity" AIA President Gordon Chong, FAIA; International Interior Design Association (IIDA) President Cary Johnson, FIIDA; and American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) President Barbara Nugent, FASID, welcomed attendees from all three organizations to the Interior Design Panel Discussion May 10. The three presidents discussed the importance of collaboration between their respective memberships. In fact, Chong told the audience, despite his strict and overstuffed schedule, he broke it to attend this one convention seminar. Full Story

A Party Across Two States Under One Roof
Ericsson Stadium was alive with the Carolinas Host Chapter Party Friday night, May 10. The "Carolinas Expedition" mapped party attendees across two culturally rich and diverse states, all under one roof. Party rooms were developed with themes from the different region of the states, each complete with regional food, music, décor, and entertainment. Full Story

Medals and Medalists Adorn Convention's Final Theme Session
On the final day of AIA Convention 2002, Saturday's general session feted AIA award winners and prompted discussion among three of the profession's most revered architects. AIA national leadership also revealed the theme for next year's convention in San Diego: "Design Matters." Full Story

Fun Run Supports Habitat for Humanity
More than 140 runners took their mark early Saturday morning, May 11, to participate in the annual AIA national convention 5k Fun Run. Full Story