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| WELCOME to another edition of “JUST THE FACTS, PLEASE…”Spring is in the air! The weather is warming up and so is AIA Arizona. A.R.E. classes are in full swing, we are offering our 2008 Membership Orientation and Phoenix Metro is gearing up for Architecture Week…read on to find out more details.FYI - All CE opportunities will be posted to the continuing education page on our website and no longer will be included in JTFP.
Thank you Armstrong World Industries, Inc. for sponsoring this month’s issues of JTFP.
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| MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION |
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 Get the Most From Your Membership Come join us to learn about current programs, benefits and committees.
When: Tuesday - March 18, 2008
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Lunch will be provided)
Where: AIA Arizona -30 North Third Avenue in Phoenix (NW corner of 3rd Avenue and Washington), second floor.
RSVP: By Friday, March 14th fax registration form to the AIA at (602) 273-6814 or email to: charnissa@aia-arizona.org
REGISTRATION FORM
*Parking is available in the city garage located at the southwest corner of 3rd Avenue and Washington or at meters in the area. (Parking in city garage will be validated)
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| SOUTHERN ARIZONA CHAPTER MEETING |
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 Presenting Erik Sueberkrop, FAIA of STUDIOS architectureTopic: Designing with Government Agencies
When: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 5:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Where: Doubletree Reid Park Hotel (Bonsai/Boojum), 445 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson
Cost: $45.00
LUs: You will earn 2 AIA LU for attendance at this presentation.
CLICK HERE FO MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
Please e-mail your reservation to donna@aia-arizona.org or call 323-2191 by Monday at noon.
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| TEAMS NEEDED |
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 Volleyball Tournament Mark your calendar and recruit your team for the Annual Desert Classic Volleyball Tournament sponsored by your AIA Affiliates. Saturday, April 5th at Scottsdale Ranch Park. Registration deadline is March 30th. Click here for registration form: http://aia-phoenixmetro.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/flyer.pdf or call Sand Sports at 480-921-SANDS.
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| NEW A.R.E SEMINAR |
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 Materials & MethodsPresenter: Neil Davison, AIA - Davison Associates
Dates: Tuesday, March 25
Thursday, March 27
Tuesday, April 1
Thursday, April 3
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Place: DLR Group -6225 N. 24th Street, Ste 250, Phoenix, Arizona 85016
Cost: $40.00 Associate AIA/AIAS Members; $80.00 Non - Members
REGISTER HERE
*24 hour cancellation notice must be given for refunds all no-shows will be billed.
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| CONSTRUCTION IN INDIAN COUNTRY CONFERENCE |
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 Building trust, Relationships, and Networking Opportunities Join tribal decision-makers,
construction professionals, developers,
Federal, state and local agencies promoting quality management of
construction.
CONFERENCE TOPICS
· Legal Issues
· Regulatory Issues
· Project Successes
· Budgets
· Finance
· Infrastructure
· Alternative Project Development
· Planning & Pre-Construction
· Sustainable & Environmental Issues
· New! Hands-On Training
MAY 12-14, 2008 at the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort. Click here for more information and registration or visit http://construction.asu.edu/ciic
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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 on March 13, 2008.
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 Lecture3-28-08: Edward Allen, Architect
“Structure, Space + Form”
Engineering Lecture Hall - Room 202 @ 4:30PM
Click here to view the full list of lectures for Spring of 2008.
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| AIA ARIZONA DISASTER ASSISTANCE TEAM |
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 Lend A Hand Since 1972 the AIA has recognized the important role that architects can play in disaster response. The Disaster Assistance Program at AIA Communities by Design works to strengthen the AIA preparedness, equip and support components, and foster a more productive relationship with the larger disaster-response community. To volunteer to be a part of AIA Arizona’s Disaster Assistance Team contact:
Phoenix Metro:
Penny Hamilton Posedly, FAIA pposedly@aol.com
Eric B. Paul, AIA epaul@emc2architects.com
Yumiko A. Ishida acanthus@qwest.net
Grand Canyon: TBD (2 volunteers wanted)
Southern Arizona: TBD (2 volunteers wanted)
AIA-Arizona Co-Chair:
Jeffrey G. Landtiser, AIA jeff@landtiserarchitects.com
Edward T. Marley, AIA emarley@swaimaia.com
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| ART BY ARCHITECTS |
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 It’s Time to Get Creative Break out the canvases, oils, watercolors, acrylics, clay, pencils, pastels, cameras, etc.! It’s time again for Art by Architects!
All AIA Phoenix Metro Chapter members, affiliate and associate members and their spouses are eligible to participate.
There is a $5.00 entry fee per piece. Three works per artist maximum. To learn more about the qualifications for entries click here. To register click here.
Exhibit will be on display at the AIA Arizona Gallery March 29 through April 25, 2008 and the First Friday Opening Reception will be held on April 4th.
Any questions or comments may be directed to Susan Richwine (602) 417-1207.
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| Sincerely,
Tina Litteral, Hon. AIA
AIA Arizona
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Tour of Arcosanti
Rule ChangesMake sure to visit the State Tech Board’s website for recently changed policies. 
Phoenix Convention CenterApril 9th and 10th
Get Prepared
Get Prepared Presenter: Neil Davison, AIA - Davison Associates
Cuba - A Presentation by Grey Fowles
Exploring the Blurring Boundary Between Art and ArchitectureNext lecture: 
CALA Lecture
Monthly Networking AIA Phoenix Metro Associates Meeting
Volleyball Tournament