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AIA Phoenix Metro 30 N 3rd Ave, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85003 |
p: 602.252.4200 |
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2007 AIA Arizona State ConferenceTake the day off. Relax. Listen. Learn.The 2007 State Conference Committee is proud to present, Paradigm Shifts, a one day discussion focusing on integrated practice and the multidisciplinary collaboration that will propel the future of our profession.Where: The Buttes in Tempe
Soon to be the Tallest Building In 2008 The Burj Dubai will be completed and will hold the record for the tallest building. Still under construction, the building stands at 1,535 feet high with 130 stories complete. The building already ranks second to Taiwan’s Taipei 101 tower. The final height is a guarded secret, but will be revealed when the structure is completed in 2008. This building will shelter four pools, a cigar club, a library, an exclusive residents’ lounge, 15,000 square feet of fitness facilities, an observatory and the first of its kind Armani Hotel and Residences. The expected population of the tower is 35,000 residents.
Individual Jurisdictions Will Set Timing for AREMember boards of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) voted to allow individual jurisdictions to determine when a candidate is eligible to begin taking the Architectural Registration Examination (ARE) at their annual meeting in Denver on June 25, 2007. The AIA supports architectural registration boards allowing interns for licensure candidacy to take the ARE following their graduation from a NAAB-accredited degree program and concurrent with enrollment in the Intern Development Program (IDP).
The Mayor and Council Approved Ordinance 10417On June 12, 2007, the Mayor and Council of the City of Tucson approved Ordinance 10417 which adopts the 2006 International Building Code, 2006 International Residential Code, 2006 International Energy Conservation Code, 2006 International Fuel Gas Code and the 2005 National Electrical Code and the local amendments for these codes.The above mentioned codes and amendments are effective immediately. There will be a 31-day grace period where either the 2003 International Codes (2202 NEC) or the 2006 International Codes (2005 NEC) will be accepted. The grace period will end on Friday , July 13, 2007.
Photovoltaic Systems for Commercial & Institutional Buildings This document focuses on the way grid connected PV systems (no storage) are applied, installed and electrically connected to commercial/institutional buildings. A generic performance specification for utility-interactive PV systems is also included in order to facilitate implementation and construction of PV systems on buildings. Architects, specification writers, engineers, contractors and other building industry professionals should find this document a useful resource. Click 
LEED Exam Prep Seminar
Presented by Building Stone Institute Sandstone: A sedimentary rock composed of primarily quartz and/or feldspar. Sandstone is easy to work with, yet resistant to weathering. As a result, sandstone is a frequent choice of building material for various projects and landscape applications.
Office Forum: Understanding Modular Interior Construction In this program participants will:
Some Reminders about the Transition Timeline The launch of Architect Registration Examination (ARE) 4.0 will happen in July 2008. There is some very important information for those of you preparing to take the exam:
Valley Forward Association and SRP Present the 27th Annual Environmental Excellence Awards Valley Forward Association is the only civic group in our region that focuses exclusively on the balance between economic development and environmental quality. Their awards program has grown significantly over the years and now encompasses 22 categories, including: buildings and structures, site development and landscape, open space and connectivity, art in public places, environmental technologies, environmental education/communication, environmental stewardship and livable communities.
Virtual Design and Construction Committee The Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Committee would like to invite anyone who is interested in the virtual design process, i.e. building information modeling (BIM), integrated practice, 4D planning, 5D planning, etc., to join them on the VDC Committee.
The Arizona Masonry Guild, Inc. is calling for your entries no later than July 12, 2007. They will be recognizing outstanding masonry projects featuring brick, block and stone. Awards will be given to the architectural firm, structural engineering firm, general contractor, major masonry supplier and masonry contractor for each winning project.
2008 National Convention & Design Exposition
ASU-AIAS Chapter Is In Need of Architects Large numbers of people are literally prisoners in their own homes. They are unable to get into their showers, ascend steps or even open doors. Due to the design of their homes, many aren’t even able to flee in an emergency. Thus, Freedom by Design (FBD), an AIAS community service program, was created. It utilizes the talents of architecture students to radically impact the lives of people in their community through design and construction solutions.
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