FROM THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
The Crucible of 2001
Looking back over 2001, many have told me that it must have been a difficult year to be the AIA's president. I don't agree. Yes, there have been shocks, jolts, bad news, even terror. But each event, each jolt posed incredible opportunities far beyond the initial challenge. And we seized those opportunities. Full Story

The Voice of Experience
Harold M. Fisher is an architect who truly enjoys his work. And that's a very good thing, because he's been designing religious buildings for more than 70 years. Furthermore, the 100-year-old practitioner says he has no plans to stop anytime soon. Full Story

PROJECTS OF NOTE
AIA Detroit Pays Tribute to Albert Kahn
Albert Kahn, FAIA, received AIA Detroit's Gold Medal, the component's highest honor, nearly 60 years after his death. Stephen Whitney, FAIA, current president of Albert Kahn Associates, received the medal on Kahn's behalf during an awards ceremony November 17. Full Story

Professional Liability Insurance Premiums May Rise 10 Percent
Professional liability insurance carriers foresee an average 10 percent rise in premiums in the coming year, with larger firms doing complex projects taking on the lion's share of increases. The AIA Risk Management Committee tells you why and offers suggestions on working with your broker. Full Story

Feng Shui for Architects
Feng Shui, which literally means wind and water, is the art and science of living in harmony with nature's forces. This practice encourages the proper flow of energy and life forces for more humane and livable environments. Full Story

This Week, last week (delivered 12/07/01).

Gordon H. Chong, FAIA, Takes Office as 2002 AIA President
Gordon H. Chong, FAIA, of the San Francisco firm Gordon H. Chong & Partners, was inaugurated as the 78th president of the AIA during ceremonies held December 8 at the Organization of American States in Washington, D.C. Full Story

AIA Supports Planning Commission's Proposal for D.C.
The AIA was the sole representative of the planning and design community to offer oral comments December 5 to the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) concerning its proposed plan for a safe and beautiful nation's capital. Full Story

Keep Your Good Name: Make Sure Your Domain Registration Is Current!
A recent article in Wired magazine points out the importance of keeping your domain name registration up to date. Any firm or organization—including AIA chapters—that have Web sites with their own Internet domain needs to make sure it knows when its registration expires. Full Story

Recent Stories
• Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates Wins Firm Award Full Story
• Tadao Ando, Hon. FAIA, Awarded 2002 Gold Medal Full Story
• Sign Up Now for the January 10–13 "Building Security Through Design: Protective Environments in an Open Society" conference in Albuquerque. Full Story