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  AIArchitect This Week—May 20–26, 2002

French Residence Takes Top 2002 DuPont Benedictus Award
A small summer residence, Talus du Temple, near an 18th-century tower coined by the architect as "Le Temple de l'Amour (Temple of Love)" in the Burgundy region of France, is the top prizewinner of the 2002 DuPont Benedictus Awards, an international competition that recognizes significant and innovative architectural uses in laminated glass. The AIA and DuPont announced this and other honorees at the AIA convention in Charlotte last week. Full Story

New York City, Profession, Lose Friend—Michael Maas, FAIA
Former AIA Board member and HLW Senior Managing Partner Michael Maas, FAIA, died May 12 at the age of 70. Full Story

Ad Campaign Proposal Well-received Among Convention Delegates
The AIA ad campaign that will roll out beginning this October nationwide brings a well-researched core message to facilities decision makers and other potential clients: "A relationship with an AIA architect from the very beginning of any built-environment discussion will help you achieve your organization's objectives and goals in ways you never expected." Full Story

Correction Mild in 2002, 4–5% Growth in 2003
McGraw-Hill's Bob Murray Offers Construction Outlook at AIA Convention
"To me, one of the biggest benefits we get from the AIA's strategic alliance with McGraw-Hill Construction is access to Bob Murray and his work," said AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, PhD, Hon. AIA. Full Story

BEST PRACTICES
When You Need CE Fast, Go Onlne
In March 2002, a Utah architect writes, I had an opportunity for a project in New Mexico. I had had a license to practice there, so I decided to make an application to renew it. Before I could do that, though, I had to get current on my continuing education. Full Story

FROM OUR FRIENDS AT AIA HOUSTON:
Fifteen Buildings Honored—Texas Style
AIA Houston is proud to present the 15 projects selected to receive the chapter's 2002 Design Awards. Chosen by a jury composed of William Odell, AIA, HOK, St. Louis; Ronnette Riley, FAIA, New York City; and Julie Snow, FAIA, Minneapolis, the projects—and their architects and clients—were feted at AIA Houston's "Celebrate Architecture" event April 20 at the Brown Convention Center. Full Story

AIA National Convention and Exposition
Convention2002 coverage (online and Saturday's print edition) was made possible by the generous support of the AIA Trust and the CNA/Schinnerer insurance programs. For more information on insurance and risk management go to the Web sites of the AIA Trust or the Commended Program.

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  This Just In

IFRAA Examines Acoustics in the Worship Environment, June 14–16 in Montreal
Join the Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art, and Architecture to study the new role of music in religious spaces. Full Story

Meet the 2003 ExCom Click Here

Do Your Part: Fill out the AIA Compensation Survey by May 24
We need your firm's input to update the three-year-old AIA Compensation Survey Report—an industry standard, and the most comprehensive national survey on architect compensation. The new 2002 survey will provide data for all nine regions of the country, plus most states and metro areas. Click here to help us build an accurate picture of what's going on in the profession.

HHS Issues Guidelines for Safeguarding Ventilation Systems from Terrorists
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released new guidelines May 10 for protecting ventilation systems in commercial and government buildings from chemical, biological, and radiological attacks. Click Here