Features
A Problem Well Stated
By Micheal Lough, AIA, CSI, CxA+BE, BECxP
In 1923 Le Corbusier published Vers Une Architecture which was first published in English in 1927 with the title Towards a New Architecture. The publishers preface to the 1946 edition states that it “first introduced the writings of Le Corbusier to the English reading public and was the first popular exposition in English of that “modern movement” in architecture which was gradually establishing itself on the Continent of Europe during the first quarter of this century..."
IAS and DOE Cx Certifications
By Michael Chelednik, AIA
There are over 15 Building Commissioning (Cx) certifications today, resulting in little or no value to the building industry; Owners, Architects, Engineers Cx Providers, Contractors or Government Officials. None of the Cx certifications are ANSI accredited.
Architecture and Building Science Education in North America
By Daniel J. Lemieux, AIA
When the design of a building falls short of expectations and performance suffers as a consequence, we often blame the architect. Arguably, however, the architect never saw it coming.
Defining High Performance, an Opportunity for the Architectural Profession to Establish Leadership
By David W. Altenhofen, AIA
Our profession wants to head towards High Performance design, but do we really know what that means? How can we reach a destination if we only barely know in which direction to start? There is a gap in a common understanding of what constitutes high performance.
Construction Phase Submittals
By Drake Wauters, AIA
Construction phase submittals generated by the construction contractor form the core of the critical information exchange between the architect, subconsultants, and owner during the construction phase of every project.
Construction Phase RFIs
By Drake Wauters, AIA
The construction phase Request for Information (RFI) generated by the construction contractor is an important communication tool. The information requested from the architect, subconsultants, or owner during the construction phase can lead to many outcomes.
Architects to Help Promote NIBS Performance-Based Guide
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced it has agreed to support a new performance-based guide developed by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS).
The National Performance-Based Design Guide (NPBDG) is the first broad-reaching performance-based tool for use by facility owners and building industry professionals.
AIA Contract Documents
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The AIA Contract Documents team is excited to announce that the 2014 versions of the Design-Build documents are now available. The significant updates include the flexibility to accommodate various ways in which a design-build project can be delivered, the addition of an Owner’s Criteria and updated Insurance and Sustainable Project Exhibits. To learn more about the Design-Build documents and to get free samples of them, please visit www.aia.org/design-build.
The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice
For the first time and exclusively for AIA members: Get the chapters of The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th ed. Select chapters of your choice are sold individually and accessed electronically, costing only $19.95 while the full tome costs $225.
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Authored by The American Institute of Architects (AIA), the chapters are the updated architecture profession's standard on practice issues. These indispensable resources cover all aspects of architectural practice, including legal, financial, marketing, management, and administrative issues. Content is significantly revised to reflect the changing nature of the business of architecture related to the impact of integrated practice.
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