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Investment by Homeowners in Kitchen and Bathroom Design Continues
As the housing recovery continues, homeowners investment in their kitchens and bathrooms remains a key focus. Kitchens in particular have solidified their standing as the center of operations within the home. Residential architects also report very healthy business conditions at their firms
AIA College of Fellows Awards 2015 Latrobe Prize to Woodbury University Arid Lands Institute...
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows selected a team led byWoodbury University's Arid Lands Institute for its “Drylands Resilience Initiative: Digital Tools for Sustainable Urban Design in Arid and Semi-Arid Urban Centers” to receive the 2015 Latrobe Prize.
The American Institute of Architects Select Six Recipients for the 2015 AIA/ALA Library Building...
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association (ALA) selected six recipients to receive the 2015 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards. The AIA and the ALA developed this award program to encourage and recognize excellence in the architectural design of libraries. As the traditional role of libraries evolves, the designs of these community spaces have changed to reflect the needs of the surrounding residence, as represented by the recipients of the AIA/ALA Library Building Awards
Architecture Billings Index Improves in February
After its first negative score in ten months, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) showed a nominal increase in design activity in February, and has been positive ten out of the past twelve months. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the February ABI score was 50.4, up slightly from a mark of 49.9 in January
Architects to Oppose Energy Efficiency Bill That Guts Energy Conservation Goals for Federal Buildings
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today issued the following statement on the introduction of the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rob Portman (R-OH.) Please attribute to AIA President Elizabeth Chu Richter, FAIA
Architects Issue Statement on Congressional Extension of 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Building Tax Deduction
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 18, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today praised the Senate’s vote to extend the 179D energy efficient commercial building tax deduction just prior to adjourning for the year
Demand Softens, but Outlook for Architecture Billings Index Remains Positive
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 17, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Buoyed by sustained demand for apartments and condominiums, coupled with state and local governments moving ahead with delayed public projects, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has been positive for seven consecutive months. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the November ABI score was 50.9, down from a mark of 53.7 in October. This score reflects a slight increase in design activity (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 58.8, following a mark of 62.7 the previous month.
Community and Neighborhood Design Remains Focused on Accessibility and Leveraging Existing Neighborhood Assets
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 16, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- While the housing market recovery of the last few years has not resulted in a significant boom for neighborhood and community designers, work in the sector remains focused and strong. Leveraging opportunities in existing neighborhoods, both projects and designs aim for continuing to provide easy access to employment, transportation and connection with the larger community. At the same time, homeowners continue to favor contemporary styling – choosing low-maintenance materials for exteriors, flexible interior spaces and roofs with solar reflective characteristics
Architects, AIA Foundation and Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture Name Members of First...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 16, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA), along with the AIA Foundation and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), today named 11 architecture schools and schools of public health as the charter members of the AIA Design & Health Research Consortium, which will help fund basic research on how design affects public health.
Architects Praise Passage of Design Build Reform in Defense Authorization Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 16, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today praised Congressional passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
The American Institute of Architects Releases Eight New Contract Documents
Washington, D.C. - November 11, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today announced the addition of eight new documents to the AIA Contract Documents® portfolio. Six of these new documents belong to the Conventional (A201) family; the remaining two documents belong to the Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) family and the Program Manager family, respectively.
AIA Selects Recipients of Intern Development Program Firm Awards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 17, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Internship Advisory Committee (IAC) has selected eight architecture firms as recipients of the 2014-2017 Intern Development Program (IDP) Outstanding Firm Award. The firms have not only satisfied the requirements for recognition with the IDP Firm Award, but have demonstrated a deep commitment to the program by going above and beyond the baseline criteria and demonstrating innovation in their commitment to the IDP
Launch of AIAU Provides Easy Access to Online Learning
Washington, D.C. - October 13, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The American Institute of Architect’s (AIA) recent launch of AIAU marks a significant advancement in online education for architects, designers, builders, and others working within the architecture industry. Now, anyone with an Internet connection can access high-quality, interactive education taught by industry experts via streaming video and earn continuing education credits including AIA learning units (LUs) as well as HSW, GBCI, and RIBA credits
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Announces Agreement with alliantgroup
Washington, D.C. – Sept 4, 2014 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today named alliantgroup as AIA's Exclusive Partner for Section 179D (the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction) and other corporate tax services. This new agreement expands the current scope of the firm's tax consulting services and support for AIA members
Leading Building Industry Groups Agree to Streamline Green Building Tool Coordination and Development
WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 21, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The International Code Council (ICC), ASHRAE, the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announce the signing of a memorandum to collaborate on the development of Standard 189.1, the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) and the LEED green building program.
International Union of Architects select AIA Member, Thomas Vonier, FAIA, as New Secretary General
WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 21, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Thomas Vonier, FAIA, 2014-15 AIA Vice President was elected Secretary General of the International Union of Architects (UIA) during the 2014 World Congress and General Assembly in Durban, South Africa. Vonier will head operations for the Paris-based organization that represents 1.3 million architects worldwide through 124 national member sections for a three year term.
Architecture Billings Index Reaches Highest Mark Since 2007
WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 20, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The last three months have shown steadily increasing demand for design services and the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is now at its highest level since 2007. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the July ABI score was 55.8, up noticeably from a mark of 53.5 in June. This score reflects an increase in design activity (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 66.0, following a very strong mark of 66.4 the previous month
Architects Announce November 17-19 Middle East Trade Mission
WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 12, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today announced its sponsorship of the first-ever Architecture Service Trade Mission to the Middle East. The trade mission to Doha, Qatar will take place November 17-19
Nonresidential Building Activity Expected in Increase in 2015
WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 28, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- July 28, 2014 – Due to the weather-related slow start in the nonresidential building market during the first part of the year, and the prolonged weakness in the institutional sector, construction spending projections for the rest of the year have been lowered slightly. The commercial construction sector is still looking at solid spending increases throughout the remainder of 2014, paced by high levels of demand for hotels and office buildings. The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) semi-annual Consensus Construction Forecast, a survey of the nation’s leading construction forecasters, is projecting that spending will see a 4.9% increase in 2014 – down from the previous estimate of 5.8%, with next year’s projection holding at 8%
Farmers Market Pop-Up Project Design Competition Recipients Selected
Chicago - June 30, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates there are over 8,100 farmers markets nationwide, a jump of almost 5,000 from the previous decade. At farmers markets most produce vendors use simple, generic white canopies that need to be light weight and portable, which also means that vendors have to get creative when they anchor them to the ground (no stakes allowed). Most vendors can’t afford a custom tent, so they are all white, with flimsy signage. The AIA’s Small Project Practitioners Knowledge Community developed the Pop-Up Project Design Competition with the goal to re-imagine the farmer’s market canopy pop-up booth to make it easier for produce vendors to set up and transport their canopies and produce, while also
