 AIA
Bookstore
Hot Off the Press: Tennesee Valley Authority: Design and Persuasion, edited by Tim Culvahouse (Princeton Architectural Press, 2007), includes essays by experts in architecture, landscape architecture, graphic design, industrial design, and the fine arts, plus new photography by Richard Barnes. It tells the story of the Neal Deal era TVA and its influence on Modern American design. The book lists for $40; AIA members may purchase it for $36 from the AIA Bookstore. Order online or phone 800-242-3837, option #4.
AIA eClassroom
Green Integration: Fresh from the 2007 national convention, eClassroom’s “Integrated Whole Systems Designs: Redesigning the Design Process for High Performance Buildings” distance learning course presents concrete steps architects and engineers can take to modify their design process toward a more collaborative, integrated approach that can break through perceived cost barriers to green design. This course, offering 1.5 HSW CES credits, is available for $98.95 AIA members/$134.95 nonmembers. 
AIA Contract Documents
Learn About Supplementary Conditions: You know what General Conditions are. But what are Supplementary Conditions? Go to the online Knowledge Base and type “supplementary conditions” into the Search window. The Knowledge Base provides instant answers 24 hours a day to frequently asked questions about supplementary conditions and other common practices in using AIA Contract Documents.
 Cornerstone
Partners
What Is a Cornerstone Partner? Like you, Cornerstone Partners are national members of the AIA. Their goal is to give you tools and information to support your practice and to help create a richer and stronger built environment. Certified CES providers and Knowledge Community participants, Cornerstone Partners are here to help.
AIA CES
The Audit Is Coming: The 2006 AIA CES Audit List was completed in July. Are you on the list? Find out the status of your learning units.
AIA Advantage
Professional Resources: MASTERSPEC®: MASTERSPEC users have access to the most complete professional specification system in the industry. Save valuable research and writing time by using the wealth of background information that comes with each MASTERSPEC library. AIA members receive a discount on their licenses and have access to free continuing education opportunities.
AIA Trust
Cover Personal and Business Expenses if Disability Strikes: The AIA Trust Personal and Business Overhead Disability Plans will cover all your expenses while you recuperate. For more information about this and all AIA Trust programs, go to their site.
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