AIA Supports DOE Efficiency Programs
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) called for a review of its Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) in accordance with President Bush's National Energy Policy released May 17. EERE subsequently called for public comment on the value of its programs, the deadline for which is June 29. Despite the short notice, the AIA, which has a longstanding relationship with the DOE regarding energy-efficiency research, submitted statements of strong support both in writing and at the open forum in Washington, D.C., June 26. Full Story

Project of the Week
Memorial Honors Japanese-American Patriotism and Sacrifice
Prominent members of the Japanese American community officially opened the National Japanese American Memorial June 29 in Washington, D.C. The new national monument, designed by Davis Buckley Architects and Planners, honors Japanese Americans during World War II, both those who fought overseas and the thousands of civilians who were placed in internment camps. Full Story

Brownfields, TRAC Legislation Make for One Busy Day on the Hill
Congress considered two topics of considerable importance to architects June 28, with the House of Representatives committee hearings in the morning on brownfields development and in the afternoon on the TRAC Act, which would block private architecture firms from doing federal design work. Full Story

Update Your Firm Profile Information
The AIA maintains an online service that directs people looking for an architect to AIA-member firms. Full Story

Solstice in Seattle
Chapter holds procession to celebrate diversity, raise funds for students Full Story

Planning Ahead Can Save You $75
The AIA Bookstore is offering—to AIA members only—a special prepublication price for the 13th edition of The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice on all orders placed before August 31. Full Story

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