Gehry Design for Corcoran Takes a Big Step Forward
The Commission of Fine Arts unanimously approved on October 18 the design for a Corcoran Gallery of Art addition designed by AIA Gold Medalist Frank O. Gehry, FAIA. The milestone is a major one for the project. Because of the site's visual proximity to the White House and the McMillan Plan's monumental corridor in Washington, D.C., the commission's approval of the design is required before the architect can begin design development. Full Story

Heads Up: Mark Your Calendar for the January Conference on Security
The AIA is hosting a conference January 10–13, 2002, in Albuquerque focused on security issues and design. It will address the challenges architects and building owners face in the mutual quest to protect the health, safety, and welfare of building occupants, visitors, and the public. Full Story

Help the Institute Serve You Better:
Answer This Week's Two Poll Questions
To better serve its members, the AIA is asking for your input on two issues this week. Full Story

November 5 Virtual Seminar Helps Architects Help Clients
Address Security Concerns
"Security by Design: Insights and Best Practices," a 90-minute virtual seminar addressing security design from the architect's viewpoint, will be offered Monday, November 5, from 1–2:30 p.m., EST., at 300 sites nationwide. The program is made possible through the generous support of Autodesk. Full Story

PROJECTS OF NOTE
Components Find Excellence in Disparate Projects
Nineteen Chicago-area firms were honored by their local component for design excellence; AIA Arizona conferred honor, merit, and citation awards on several member projects; the Kentucky Society of Architects recognized five individuals for their outstanding service to the chapter and to the profession. Full Story

AIA Encourages Architects to Participate in State Security Discussions
States are taking new actions to evaluate security measures in the case of possible terrorist attacks. About half have either designated a cabinet-level homeland security position or are setting up task forces or committees to review security issues and policies. Full Story

A New World, a New World Market
Private- and public-sector architects will gather at the AIA national headquarters building in Washington, D.C., on November 9 to discuss issues and trends-including security challenges-in the procurement of overseas federal agency projects. Full Story

Tracking the Economic Impact of Terrorist Attacks on State Legislative Work
AIA Government Affairs released a special report October 24 detailing the economic impact the September 11 attacks will have on state legislative activities affecting architects. Its analysis indicates that AIA state components could face "unanticipated, difficult, and costly" legislative battles. Full Story