 Welcome to San Francisco and the 2009 AIA National Convention
AIArchitect is coming to you fresh from San Francisco, where we will present updated coverage as the AIA National Convention unfolds. 
AIA Partners with Mayor to Select ‘San Francisco’s Greenest’
To celebrate the AIA 2009 National Convention host city and its commitment to sustainable design, the AIA has partnered with Mayor Gavin Newsom to select “San Francisco’s Greenest” buildings. The AIA San Francisco chapter and city representatives identified a cross-section of building types and uses that represent the diversity of green buildings in San Francisco. The announcement comes on the heels of Mayor Newsom’s signing of a groundbreaking green building ordinance to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in San Francisco.
 The Dawning of the Ecological Age
The AIA 2009 National Convention and Expo in San Francisco kicked off on April 30 with a thought-provoking theme presentation from Arup director and civil engineer Peter Head, OBE, FREng, FRSA, who detailed how urban and suburban areas can aim to accommodate millions of people with no impact to the environment.
AIA Convention Programs Offered in Live Streaming Videos
The AIA 2009 National Convention and Expo began in San Francisco Thursday, April 30. Recognizing the value of the learning opportunities at this premier gathering of architects from around the world, and that many AIA members simply cannot work the trip into their schedule or budget, the AIA is making 14 select convention education events available online through live video streaming, including all three keynote sessions. Further, participation qualifies one for continuing education learning units.
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