december 22, 2006
  Join Your Colleagues for “Growing Beyond Green” in San Antonio
Registration now open for the 2007 National Convention
“Growing Beyond Green” and all things sustainability is the theme of the AIA 2007 National Convention and Design Expo, to take place May 3–5 in San Antonio. Everyone connected to the building and design community will benefit. Take advantage of more than 60 professional tours and 250 continuing-education seminars of world-renowned architecture and architects, including environmentally sound green buildings and award-winning San Antonio-based architect’s homes and offices. Visit the AIA Convention Web site for more information and register now! Early bird registration (before February 7) can save AIA members more than $100 on the full registration fee.

Six Architects Declare Candidacy for Three Offices
Elections for the Institute’s next first vice president/president-elect, vice presidents, and treasurer will be held in May at the 2007 AIA National Convention and Expo in San Antonio.

AIA Board Considers Offshoring Report
Twenty percent of firms predicted to use international services by 2008
Offshore outsourcing of design-support services, such as computer-aided drafting, is a new business model for U.S. architects, the International Committee reported to the AIA Board at its December meeting. Ellen Delage, Assoc. AIA, senior director, International Relations, delivered the report on the September 25 Offshore Outsourcing Roundtable conference held in Washington, D.C. “We can now evaluate this business model without the unfocused fears of diminishing markets or the false promises of easy rewards,” wrote International Committee Chair Harold L. Adams, FAIA, in the report Delage delivered.

Happy Holidays!
In celebration of this glorious season, AIArchitect This Week will not be published on December 29 to give staff (and avid readers!) some time with family and friends. Look for the next issue on January 5, 2007. The AIArchitect staff wishes all a joyous holiday season and health, peace, and prosperity in the new year.

  

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