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| WELCOME to another edition of “JUST THE FACTS, PLEASE…”In this issue you’ll find several ways to make a difference in your community - from flipping strip malls to making parks to reducing pollution. Enjoy!
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| THIRD STREET PROMENADE |
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 A Community Open House Come learn about the Third Street Promenade and the vision for a pedestrian friendly streetscape between Indian School and McDowell Roads.
When: Monday, March 3, 2008 between 4:00PM - 7:00PM. Presentations will begin at 5:00PM & 6:00PM. *Refreshments will be provided.
Place: Hoskin Ryan Consultants - 201 W. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85013
RSVP:http://www.hoskinryan.com/thirdstreetpromenade.cfm
Questions: Dorina Bustamante 602-252-8384 ext. 314
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| FLIP A STRIP |
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 Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary ArtThe national Flip a Strip architectural competition-SMoCA’s innovative project challenging architects to dream up ways to adapt, re-vamp and/or renovate small-scale postwar strip shopping plazas that line the streets of this metropolitan area (and virtually every suburban zone in the country)- is only one month away from deadline. Interested participants still have until March 31, 2008 to enter. Competition finalists will also have an opportunity to have their ideas featured in the pursuant fall Flip a Strip exhibition at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. ”
Visit www.flipastrip.org to learn more and enter the competition.
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| AIA SAC CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY |
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 EARN 3 LEARNING UNITS Ron Blank and Associats and The American Insitute of Architects cordially invite you to attend an AIA Southern Arizona Chapter Continuing Education (CE) Seminar.
8:30AM - Advances in Membrane Roofing
9:30AM - Specifying Windows
10:30AM - Understanding Quartz Surfacing Material
Date: Wednesday, March 5
Location: Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park - 445 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711
Cost: $25.00 for members, $35.00 for non-members
RSVP: Donna McQuery - donna@aia-arizona.org or 520-323-2191
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| ENERGY STAR CHALLENGE |
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 Show How You’re Helping to Reduce CO2 Emissions by 2030 As an architect, you have the opportunity to leave your mark on the world by designing buildings that are sustainable now and well into the future.
By taking the ENERGY STAR Challenge, your firm demonstrates that its projects can reduce the demand for energy by achieving Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR and meet the goals set by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). This is your commitment to future generations.
You can take pride in knowing that EPA and AIA will recognize your efforts to fight against climate change through energy-efficient, good design.
Click here to learn more about how to take the challenge and get recognition for your efforts to improve our environment.
*Deadline has been extended to April 2nd.
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| AZ ONE - CENTRAL ARIZONA |
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 A Reality Check AZ One, a Reality Check for Central Arizona, is a one-day exercise that will bring together more than 300 diverse people to discuss, analyze and develop alternative growth scenarios for this rapidly growing region. Participants will work in groups to envision where and how the next 6 million people expected to move here will live and work. The group will allocate expected growth patterns using Legos® in a hands on approach that will visually depict challenges and opportunities facing the Central Arizona region which includes all of Maricopa County and the northern portion of Pinal County.
To be a part of this opportunity or to learn more click here.
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| STRUCTRUAL MASONRY DESIGN SOFTWARE |
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 Seminars Available Instructor: Dr. Russell H. Brown, Ph.D., P.E.; Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering at Clemson University
Two sessions available on March 6th: 8 am to 12 pm & 1 pm to 5 pm; Seating Limited to 24 per session. Click here for registration form and information.
Location: Tempe
One session available on March 7th:
8 am to noon; Seating Limited to 12. Click here for registration form and information.
Location: Tucson
Seminar Objectives:
> Better understand applicable codes, including new strength design codes (IBC & MSJC)
> Design masonry walls for in-plane and out-of-plane loading
> Explore loading combinations and design for the most critical cases
> Gain first-hand experience in the use of Masonry Design Computer Software
*Computers will be furnished for participants to work the problems using the software during the workshop.
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| MONICA BERTOLINO |
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 Next in ASU SALA Lecture Series Monica Bertolino is an architect from the National University of Córdoba (unc), Argentina. She has established a professional practice with partner Carlos Barrado in the studio Bertolino-Barrado. She is Professor of Architecture in the UNC and the Catholic University of Córdoba. Some of her most renowned works are the Farm Pavilions, the Public Space Recovery Program and The Botanical Garden for the City of Córdoba, and other public spaces in Las Varillas. She has lectured and exhibited her work in Brazil, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Italy, among others. Won the Vitruvius Prize of Architecture in Buenos Aires in 2000, had an honorable mention at the International Biennal Quito 2002.
Date:February 27, 2008
Time: 5:30 pm
Place: The Bridge @ University and Forest Ave.
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| GO GREEN |
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 An Exhibit Focusing on Sustainable Design and Construction The exhibit will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2008 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm in the Sundt Gallery of the College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (CALA).
http://cala.arizona.edu/Announcements/announce.php#25
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| 2008 ARE SEMINAR: MP&E |
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Presented by Rick Seger P.E., LEED AP - TMAD Taylor & Gaines
Tuesday, Feb. 26 - mechanical & plumbing 1
Thursday, Feb. 28 - mechanical & plumbing 2
6:00pm - 8:00pm
DLR Group
6225 N. 24th Street, Ste 250
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
*24 hour cancellation notice must be given for refunds all no-shows will be billed. Click here for registration.
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| TALIESIN WEST APPRENTICE LECTURE SERIES |
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 Exploring the Blurring Boundary Between Art and ArchitectureNext lecture: Felipe Assadi + Francisca Pulido, Santiago at 7:30PM.
More information can be found by visiting our website at www.taliesin.edu.
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| SPRING LECTURE SERIES |
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NEXT  CALA LectureMarch 7 Jack DeBartolo, Jr., Jack DeBartolo 3, and William Bruder
www.debartoloarchitects.com www.willbruder.com
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| Sincerely,
Tina Litteral, Hon. AIA
AIA Arizona
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