Survey
to Explore Top Architectural Challenges: Sustainability and Codes
The Development Center for Appropriate Technology (DCAT), a Tucson-based
nonprofit association has developed a survey designed to identify
specific areas in building regulations that pose challenges to sustainable
building best practices. Full
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Project
of the Week
Neumannn Smith &
Associates' New Science Center Opens to a "Weekend of Wonder"
What do you get for the citizens of a city for its 300th birthday?
Marshall Field had a good solution: The retailer treated Detroit
to a "Weekend of Wonder" this past weekend and invited
Motor City's residents to tour Neumann Smith & Associates' New
Detroit Science Centerfree of chargefor "32 hours
of exploration." Full
Story
AIA,
NOMA Strengthening Ties
Paul Taylor, AIA, president of the National Organization of Minority
Architects (NOMA) came to the AIA headquarters building in Washington,
D.C., August 1 to bring his message to the fore: The AIA needs to
take a leadership position in increasing the numbers of people who
pursue architectural registration. Full
Story
"New
Community Design" Seeks Solutions to Sprawl
While the American Dream is different for everyone, governors and
state agencies can help create a style of growth that enhances quality
of life and the built environment, a new study released this summer
by the National Governors Association (NGA) Center for Best Practices
concludes. Full
Story
New
Online CES Courses from the 2001 Convention
The AIA online continuing education site, eClassroom, just posted
five programs derived from five of the most popular seminars at
this year's AIA national convention in Denver. Full
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