Update on Accreditation of Architecture Programs
The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) announced the release of the new Conditions for Accreditation of architecture programs following a two-year deliberative process. Approved at their July board of directors meeting, the new Conditions for Accreditation will go into effect on April 1, 2010, and be used by the NAAB to accredit professional degree programs in architecture from 2011 through 2016.

Texas Firm Launches Online Commercial Property
Development Tool
Moman Architects, Round Rock, Tex., launched in July a new Web-based tool to aggregate industry professionals and resources related to commercial property development and help make connections among them. John Moman, principal and owner of Moman Architects, says the Property Investment Connection™ (PIC) Web site brings together in one place resources for commercial property development, answering a need for such an online community of related professionals.