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 New
Architect's Handbook Student Edition Available
With the release of the thoroughly revised 13th edition of
The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice last year, publisher
John Wiley & Sons determined as well to update the popular student
edition. Full
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States Consider Tax on Professional
Services
Several state governments, in an effort to broaden their
tax base, boost coffers, and reduce sales and income taxes, are
considering implementing a tax on professional services. The tax,
which would include a levy on architectural and engineering services,
is becoming a popular way for politicians to enhance revenue and
stem budget shortfalls. Full
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BEST PRACTICES CASE STUDY
HOK Sustainable Design
"Boot Camp" Enables Firm Designers to Share Green Ideas
More than 50 Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum designers, project managers,
and leaders from the firm's 25 worldwide offices gathered last year
in St. Louis to participate in a three-day sustainable design "boot
camp" to share knowledge and experiences and to explore ways
to continue to integrate sustainable design practices throughout
the firm. Full
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 PROJECTS
OF NOTE
AIA Columbus Honors
Campus, Business Design Projects
Saluting the work of its member architects, AIA Columbus
presented two honor awards and five merit awards at a December 5
program at Ohio State University. The chapter also presented its
first annual Designing Towards Sustainability Award. Full
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Architects Address Client
Demand for Safety and Security
Recognizing that clients and the public at large are demanding
a new approach to security design and urban planning, the AIA convened
"Building Security Through Design: Protective Environments
in an Open Society" January 11–13 in Albuquerque. Full
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