 AIA
Bookstore
Hot Off the Press: Architecture and the Brain, by John P. Eberhard, FAIA, (2007, Greenway) explores the relationship of neuroscience and architecture in a clear, compelling, easily accessible introduction for anyone interested in why, and how, good design evokes emotional response. The book lists for $39; AIA members may purchase it for $35.10. Order online or phone 800-242-3837, option #4.
AIA eClassroom
The ultimate recycling? Fresh from the 2007 national convention, eClassroom’s “Is Historic Preservation Green?” distance learning course explains why, for years, bumper stickers in North Carolina have been proclaiming that “Historic preservation is the ultimate recycling!” This hour-long course, offering 1.0 CES credit, is available for $65.95 AIA members/$89.95 nonmembers.
AIA Contract Documents
Questions About the AIA’s Design-Build Documents? Go to the online knowledge base and type “design-build” into the Search window. Or use the Table of Contents and select Content of AIA Contract Documents/Documents by Project Type/Design-Build. Either way, the Knowledge Base will respond to your Frequently Asked Questions with answers that are at your fingertips 24 hours a day.
 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
2007 Building Communities Conference: The annual AIA Lower Rio Grande Valley AIA Building Communities Conference at South Padre Island, September 29—30, provides continuing education credits for architects, engineers, contractors, interior designers, and landscape architects. Tour the Web site for details.
AIA Advantage
Dell Delivers Savings: As an AIA Member, you can enjoy incredible savings on essential small business technology, including powerful, high-performance, industry-solution workstations and a wide range of reliable, affordable printing and security solutions! Call 1-888-323-6062 or visit www.dell.com/aia.
AIA Trust
Free Condo Risk Management Tools: The AIA Trust commissioned attorney-architect Bill Quatman, FAIA, to develop “Risk Management Ideas for Condominium Projects,” a white paper now available on the AIA Trust Web site along with contract clauses, risk management tools, sample letters, statutes, and an overview of the high risk condo market. Visit the AIA Trust site for more information.
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