The Golden Arches Go Green

NCARB Survey Indicates 112,650 Registered Architects in the U.S.
On average, most architects licensed in two jurisdictions
The 2007 survey of state architectural registration boards by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), released May 11, indicates that there are currently 112,650 registered architects in the U.S. This year’s findings reflect a 4.5 percent increase over the prior year in NCARB’s fifth annual survey. View data by state.

NK Architects’ Hungry Plant Takes Top CANstruction® Prize
“Audrey II: Feed Me” created by NK Architects, Jersey City, N.J., was proclaimed “Jurors’ Favorite” at the 11th annual International CANstruction® Competition juried May 3 in conjunction with the AIA 2007 National Convention in San Antonio. CANstruction, administered by the Society for Design Administration (SDA) and held in conjunction with AIA state and local chapters and allied professional organizations, is an annual charity competition in which design firms vie to see who can build the most astounding structure made entirely of full cans of food. All of the food used in the structures then is donated to local food banks. Structures are self-supporting, and the only other materials permitted are cardboard and fasteners.

A word from the president
From the Perspective of an Angel: The AIA on Design and Energy
This article offers exerpts from 2007 AIA President RK Stewart’s Comments on May 5, at the close of the AIA’s 2007 National Convention in San Antonio.