PLAN AHEAD: PRECONVENTION
Change the World: Harnessing BIM Technology and Integrated Project Delivery for Sustainable Design
Take part in this pre-convention conference, May 12–13, in Boston
Trends in design tools, building technology, construction delivery methods, and sustainable practice are converging toward a common path. Join the AIA Integrated Practice Discussion Group, Committee on Building Science and Performance, and Committee on the Environment for an exploration of the application of building information modeling (BIM) related technologies, integrated project delivery, advanced design, and building technologies to achieve sustainable practices. The cost of the conference is $300; 14 HSW LUs are available for full attendance (no partial credit is offered). Register on the AIA national convention Web site for IP00, under “conferences within the convention.”

Healthcare 101 Web Seminar Explores Imaging
Third is a series of health-care basics to take place February 19, 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET
Join Bill Rostenberg, FAIA, FACHA, for an introduction to imaging, the third in the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health’s introductory series. Healthcare 101, An Introduction to Architecture for Health, is a series of bimonthly, Web-based seminars sponsored by the AAH. Conducted by nationally recognized experts, the content is tailored to emerging professionals and others who are interested in an introduction to health-care architecture and planning. After registering for this Web seminar, you can invite as many coworkers and clients as you want to share in the live meeting with you. This session qualifies for 1.5 learning units of AIA/CES credit. Check the AAH Web site for more information.