New Interactive AIA Web Site Continues Architecture Conversation
Check out “The Shape of America”

The AIA is excited to launch publicly the highly anticipated Shape of America project—a series of Web-based short films showcasing a selection of the 150 structures chosen by the public as America’s Favorite Architecture. In each short film, AIA architects share insight and personal anecdotes about the architectural masterworks, in turn encouraging public discussion of the buildings along with new points of view on each. The Shape of America site was designed to expand the public dialogue about architecture and how it affects our lives, using interactive features like how to vote for the next buildings to be highlighted. The site also offers a link to architectural blogs, a system to rate the films, and an RSS feature alerting viewers when the site is updated with new material. Buildings currently appearing on the Shape of America site include the Empire State Building, Houston’s Pennzoil Place, Fenway Park, and The Hearst Castle—with the expected addition of more throughout the year. Visit ShapeofAmerica.org to see these videos for yourself. And after viewing, please consider continuing the conversation by forwarding to your friends and colleagues—or start blogging!