June 1, 2007
  Greensburg, Kan., Now More than Just a Name
AIA members help Kansas town rebuild sustainably
After a devastating tornado in early May, AIA Kansas members are helping the town of Greensburg, Kan., rebuild with sustainability and green architecture as their top priority. At this early stage, the Kansas Design Team and Disaster Assessment Program have been gathering stakeholders and facilitating the decision making process. Those involved hope that Greensburg can become a nationwide model of green, rural development.

Michael Graves Honored at the Humana Building 25th Anniversary
AIA Central Kentucky celebrates AIA150 with world-famous architect and building
The AIA Central Kentucky Chapter honored 1999 Gold Medal recipient Michael Graves, FAIA, on May 23 at an AIA150 event in Louisville that also celebrated the 25th anniversary of his landmark Humana Building, located on downtown Louisville’s Main Street. Humana ranks 98 on the AIA150 list of America’s Favorite Architecture, generated in April by an AIA-sponsored survey of the public.

Join the 2010 Imperative Discussion Forum
Remember the discussion started at The 2010 Imperative Global Emergency Teach-in back in March? Architecture 2030, which, along with the AIA and other societies, sponsored the teach-in, is now providing an online forum as a place where everyone can ask questions, share ideas, motivate each other, describe how you're implementing the 2030 Challenge or 2010 Imperative (or advocating for the adoption of either initiative), and talk about the obstacles you face in moving forward. Everyone is welcome to participate on the site. Log on to stay informed, inform others of your initiatives and progress, swap ideas, and more. Topics include questions, ideas, obstacles, and resources pertaining to The 2010 Imperative or The 2030 Challenge. Visit the site today.

 

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