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| WELCOME to another edition of “JUST THE FACTS, PLEASE…” AIA Arizona would like to thank all of you for entering the Design Awards program this year. We had 111 entries that were juried last week in New York, and all of the winners have been notified. The projects submitted for the Sustainable Award and Energy Award have yet to be juried. We hope your July has been a great one. Can you believe we’re already headed into August!? The year is going to zoom by even faster now that fall is approaching, so make sure to keep checking out JTFP to stay in the loop. Last week’s mystery photo was of the Cesar Chavez Library. If you have a photo that you would like to include in this contest - please forward it to tina@aia-arizona.org. |
| BEYOND LOOKING AT GLASS |
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 Design in Glass Awards The Glass Association of North America presents the 2007 Design in Glass Awards featuring decorative glass, laminated glass, mirror and tempered glass. The awards recognize excellence in the aesthetic design and installation of glass and mirror in interior and exterior applications. Winners from each category will receive:
+Media coverage in the form of a feature article run in various newspapers across the United States, as well as in trade publications.
+Press releases sent to winners for local use.
+Recognition on various GANA websites
+A $500 cash prize to the submitter of the entry
There is no entry fee. For entry form and requirements email sara@glasswebsite.com |
| ARCHITECT’S SQUARE FOOT COSTBOOK |
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 Detailed Cost Data for 65 Model Building Types McGraw-Hill Construction and Design & Construction Resources proudly present the new 2007 Architect’s Square Foot Costbook with a special focus on “Green” Buildings. This illustrated volume expands on the square-foot costs with case studies and cost breakdowns of the systems and materials used. You can use this book to easily forecast the square-foot cost of new construction, or estimate the impact of modifications and enhancements on your existing projects.
To get a hold of a FREE preview click here. |
| WESTERN MOUNTAIN REGION CONFERENCE |
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 Designing, Transforming and Building a Future AIA Northern Nevada will be hosting this year’s Western Mountain Region Conference on September 12th-15th, 2007 in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The conference is right around the corner so make sure to register online asap. If you want to get out of the heat and enjoy cool breezes this is hard to beat. Not to mention, earn CEU credits and go hiking amongst the Alpines afterwards. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! |
| MID CENTURY MARVELS |
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 The Historic Buildings Photography ProjectEnjoy photographs by Michael Lundgren commissioned by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and the Phoenix Office of Historic Preservation from August 1-30, 2007. The art will be displayed at Burton Barr Central Library: 1221 N. Central Ave. For more information call 602-256-3521.There will also be a free Artlink First Friday reception from 7-10 p.m. on August 3, 2007. |
| ANNUAL CONSTRUCTION AWARDS COMPETITION |
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 Hosted by Southwest Contractor Southwest Contractor is seeking outstanding construction projects located in Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada for the publication’s annual Best of 2007 competition. Winners will be featured in the December issue of Southwest Contractor, and will be honored in the 5th Annual awards banquet in December. There is no entry fee and no limit to how many projects a firm can submit. An independent panel of judges from the industry will select winners based on the project’s innovation, contribution to the industry and community, challenges overcome and overall excellence of design and construction.
Submission deadline: August 24th, 2007. Visit www.southwest.construction.com for more information. |
| ARE GRANT OFFERED STATEWIDE |
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 Helping with Costs of ARE The purpose of this award is to recognize the significant contributions of interns at an early stage of their career, and to help encourage them to complete their licensure by assisting with the cost of the professional examination. Awards are not based on financial need, as much as they are based on contributions the intern has made to their profession and/or their community. ARE GRANT CRITERIA
Deadline for entries is 12:00 noon on Friday, August 3, 2007. |
| A.R.E. SEMINAR |
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 General StructuresA.R.E. seminar, General Structures, will be held in October. Dates and times have yet to be set. |
| PHOENIX METRO JULY CHAPTER MEETING |
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 The Rural Studio Film Tuesday, July 24th, 2007 there will be a screening of The Rural Studio, a documentary capturing the vision of 2004 AIA Gold Medal Winner Samual Mockbee, FAIA. A discussion with Director, Chuck Schultz will follow. The event will take place at Scottsdale Performing Arts Stage 2. There will be a reception prior to the screening at 5:00 pm. Please RSVP to 602-252-4200 or diana@aia-arizona.org. There is no cost to attend. Members will receive 1 AIA learning unit. |
| SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER MEETING |
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 The Rural Studio Film and Happy Hour Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. celebrate MacArthur Fellow, Sam Mockbee’s vision and accomplishments through the film: The Rural Studio. Where: The Loft Cinema 3233 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson
Cost: $3.00 per person (includes pizza and soda)
with a confirmed reservation by July 23, 2007
RSVP: donnamcquery@theriver.com or call 520-323- 2191 |
| INSTITUTE HONOR AWARDS |
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 Celebrating Outstanding Works of Contemporary Architecture The Institute Honor Awards program recognizes achievements for a broad range of architectural activity to elevate the general quality of architecture practice, establish a standard of excellence against which all architects can measure performance and inform the public of the breadth and value of architecture practice. AWARD CATEGORIES:
+Architecture
+Interior Architecture
+Regional & Urban Design
+The Twenty-Five Year Award
Submission deadline is August 31, 2007. For more information on eligibility and submission requirements or to begin your online submission click here. |
| PARADIGM SHIFTS |
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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
When: September 6, 2007
Cocktail Reception + Trade Show: 3:00-6:00 PM
Keynote Speaker: 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Design Awards: September 8, 2007 at the Phoenix Art Museum
More information is to come. You can contact our office at 602-252-4200 with any questions. |
| IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO START PLANNING |
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 2008 National Convention & Design Exposition The 2008 convention will be held in Boston from May 15-17, 2008. You can start reserving your accommodations online or by phone: Attendees:
Online Registration
Phone Registration:888-739-9829
Exhibitors:
Online Registration
Phone Registration: 888-739-9829 |
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| Feel free to send volunteer opportunities to tina@aia-arizona.org |
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