Overview Committee on Design The AIA Committee on Design International Conference in Switzerland is second in a two-part conference series about innovation in architecture, infrastructure, and technology, following the first in San Francisco and Silicon Valley this past Spring. The Fall 2019 program will explore innovation in all aspects of the built environment in...
What Happened to the World's Fair? Daughter of immigrants, an idealistic American architect struggles to keep her dream alive as she journeys to discover why America abandoned World’s Fairs. FACE OF A NATION captures the erosion of the American image as the country loses sight of its vision and values. Probing deeply into national...
Overview AIA Contract Documents As an architect, owner, or contractor, using comprehensive contract documents is the most important thing you can do to protect your project, minimize risk and avoid costly litigation. However, developing contract documents can be cumbersome, confusing and time-consuming. Having the right tools and knowledge to develop iron-clad contracts can make the...
Storefront or Curtain Wall? Seeing Through the Difference 1 LU/HSW This course includes a basic review of storefront and curtain wall glazing systems. The program will examine industry standards and performance attributes for commercial glazing systems, enabling the design professional to select the appropriate product for their next product. Course participants will have a...
Overview Academy of Architecture for Justice In recent years, the Academy of Architecture for Justice has gathered to exchange stories and ideas about architecture and social justice, interdisciplinary practice, and most recently, enlightened approaches to mental health and humane treatment of the human beings in the criminal justice system. In 2019, we will come together...
What You Should Know Overview AIA Contract Documents Joint ventures are risky endeavors, but circumstances might require a joint venture or a firm might make a strategic decision to enter into one. In this webinar, learn how to identify and understand the various risks associated with a joint venture. Through evaluating the AIA’s newly updated...
October's Section Lunch will be on Tuesday, the 29th due to scheduling needs! We will have two presenters for this month's Section Lunch. Our first will be Ken Lambla, a Past Dean of UNCC College of Architecture. He will be discussing community participation and leadership along with a knowledge-based focus on the future of the...
Overview AIA Contract Documents Payment applications, change orders and continuation sheets are vital documents to manage a design and construction project successfully. And, they are among the most downloaded AIA forms. View a live tutorial on completing these forms within the AIA Contract Documents online service. Understand the critical aspects of these forms and how...