January 16, 2009
  AIA Bookstore
What in the World? Phaidon Atlas of 21st Century World Architecture, just published by the editors of Phaidon Press, features more than 1,000 of the most outstanding works of architecture built since 2000, featuring the work of internationally acclaimed architects alongside that of the next generation of emerging architectural stars. Available to AIA members at the special price of $156; retail, $195.

AIA Contract Documents
Questions Regarding the AIA Contract Documents Update? You know that AIA Contract Documents®, the industry standard for 120 years and the most trusted source for your contract needs, has been updated—but what exactly has changed? Visit the AIA Contract Documents Web site to get comprehensive information on the Update, including podcasts, articles, demo software, and information on Integrated Project Delivery. You’ll also get answers to your questions in the FAQ section and find easy links to purchase the Update of AIA Contract Documents.

Cornerstone Partners
Featured partners of the week:
James Hardie Building Products is purely a fiber-cement business. It operates in markets around the world, with manufacturing operations in the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Chile.

Viracon Inc., an international company, offers the most complete range of high-performance architectural glass products available worldwide. They are a company that delivers design, aesthetic, budget, and performance solutions for each of your projects, glass solutions that meet clients' needs.

AIA CES
What is AIA Rhode Island up to? Or find your state here. Learn more about the new sustainability CES requirements for AIA membership.

AIA Advantage
Save up to 21 percent on select FedEx® services. As an AIA member, you can receive discounts on select FedEx Express®, FedEx Ground®, FedEx® international, and FedEx Kinko’s® services. It’s the FedEx Advantage® —another great advantage for AIA members. To obtain a Program Enrollment Agreement or pricing information, call a FedEx representative at 800-475-6708 or visit http://enrolladvantage.fedex.com/3948/.

AIA Trust
Family Insurance: Consider 10-Year Level Term Life Insurance for Your Family: The AIA Term Life Insurance Plan lets you purchase or add more protection to your life insurance portfolio easily and inexpensively. For more information about all AIA Trust programs, visit their Web site.

ARCOM
MasterSpec offers special discounts for AIA members. MasterSpec’s easy-to-use master specifications will save you time and money. Each section has extensive notes, instructions, and background information. Documents are provided in both MasterFormat ’95 and ’04. More than 350 sections with LEED commentaries. Earn AIA/CES LUs free and conveniently, some HSW eligible. Also available, a suite of specification automation tools, from "spec-processing" to CAD/BIM integration. Call 800-424-5080 or visit www.masterspec.com.

AIA Soloso
Premier Resource for Today’s Architecture Community: Soloso, AIA’s online knowledge resource, connects you to the most current and emerging information on architecture that can serve your practice and career. Whether you’re looking for solutions, strategies, products, or trends, you’ll find it on Soloso. Presenting comprehensive search results, Soloso makes it easy to find research, Knowledge Community resources, e-journals, award-winning projects, image banks, guidelines, critiques, presentations, and more. Go to Soloso.aia.org.

 
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