AIA Bookstore
101 Things I Learned in Architecture School, by Matthew Frederick (MIT Press, 2007)
These 101 concise lessons in design, drawing, the creative process, and presentation--from the basics of "How to Draw a Line" to the complexities of color theory--provide a primer in architectural literacy, making concrete what too often is left nebulous or open-ended in the architecture curriculum. Each lesson utilizes a two-page format, with a brief explanation and an illustration that can range from diagrammatic to whimsical.
This book is available to AIA members for $11.65, the retail price is $12.95.

AIA Contract Documents
See the free on-line demo of the new AIA Contract Document Software Release Version 4.0, released May 1, which includes a number of powerful upgrades and new features that make using the software easier than ever. Sign up now to join us online to view the free demonstration, which will be presented two times in the coming week for your scheduling convenience:
Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 2–2:15 pm ET
Thursday, May 21, 2009, 2–2:15 pm ET

Cornerstone Partners
Ron Blank & Associates is a professional architectural representative firm which promotes building products to architects and specification writers throughout the continental United States. RBA writes specifications for building product manufacturers. RBA is also one of the leading continuing education providers. This award-winning company works with product manufacturers in developing and hosting Web-based and Lunch & Learn continuing education courses.

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AIA CES
What is AIA New Jersey 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 visit the FedEx Advantage Web page.

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
ARCOM 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 Architect’s Knowledge Resource
Premier Resource for Today’s Architecture Community: the Architect’s Knowledge Resource, 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 the Architect’s Knowledge Resource. Presenting comprehensive search results, the Architect’s Knowledge Resource makes it easy to find research, Knowledge Community resources, e-journals, award-winning projects, image banks, guidelines, critiques, presentations, and more. Go to eKnowledge.aia.org.