February 2, 2007
  An Open Invitation to the 2010 Imperative: Global Emergency Teach-in
February 20 Webcast to link thousands of practitioners, educators, students
With so much attention given to transportation, many people are surprised to learn that buildings are the single largest contributor to global warming. In the U.S., buildings are responsible for almost half (48 percent) of all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions annually; globally the percentage is even greater, explains Edward Mazria, AIA, founder, Architecture 2030. To address architects’ and the building sector's role in climate change, the AIA is sponsoring a Global Emergency Teach-in hosted by Architecture 2030, The Teach-in, entitled “The 2010 Imperative,” will be Webcast live from New York City on February 20, noon–3 p.m. ET.

Seven Outstanding Professionals Tapped for Hon. AIA
Please join us in welcoming seven very special people into the AIA family. Despite disparate roles, they all are people who, although not architects by profession, have offered distinguished service to the profession of architecture or the allied arts and sciences, and thus have made all of our lives richer. One of the most important messages we share is our gratitude toward those who support and uplift architects and architecture; in this spirit, the Institute is very pleased to bestow on these seven individuals the title of Honorary AIA.

It’s Coming: Public Reveals “America’s Favorite Architecture” February 7
As part of the AIA150 sesquicentennial celebration, the Institute polled 1,800 people to rank America’s Favorite Architecture—150 U.S. edifices past and present, to be announced February 7 at a Capitol Hill media briefing hosted by Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.). For all the details, watch for an article in next week’s AIArchitect.

Shoot! It’s Time for the AIA Photography Competition
Hosted by AIA St. Louis; entries are due March 15
AIA St. Louis is once again pleased to host the AIA Photography Competition, open to all architects actively registered in the U.S., AIA Associate members, and AIAS members or student members with any AIA chapter. The top 15 entries will be exhibited at the AIA 2007 National Convention in San Antonio, May 3–5. These entries, plus some 40 additional images selected from all submitted, will be featured in a 2009 engagement calendar. (A complimentary calendar will be provided to each entrant whose image(s) are selected.

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 AIA 2007 National Convention and Design Expo in San Antonio.

 

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