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Architects Take Leading Position In New Tax Reform Coalition
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today announced that it has signed on as charter members of “Parity for Main Street Employers” (PMSE), a coalition pushing for comprehensive tax reform that treats small business fairly
George Smart, Honored with the 2016 AIA Collaborative Achievement Award
George Smart, through his tireless efforts with North Carolina Modernist Houses (NCMH), has created a fresh awareness of modern architecture in the minds of the public. NCMH’s impact has grown from the local level, to state, and now national through a wealth of programs and initiatives for a growing range of people. The Collaborative Achievement Award recognizes and encourages distinguished achievements of allied professionals, clients, organizations, architect teams, knowledge communities, and others who have had a beneficial influence on or advanced the architectural profession.
Hans Butzer, AIA, Honored with the 2016 AIA Thomas Jefferson Award
Hans Butzer, AIA, is being recognized with the 2016 AIA Thomas Jefferson Award for his work advancing the caliber of public building in Oklahoma City. The Thomas Jefferson Award recognizes excellence in architectural advocacy and achievement. Butzer will be honored at the 2016 AIA National Convention in Philadelphia.
Architects Issue Statement on Two-Year Extension of Energy Efficiency Tax Deduction
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today issued the following statement on Congress’s two-year extension of the 179D tax deduction, which provides up to $1.80 per square foot for the design of energy efficient buildings. Please attribute the statement to AIA President Russell Davidson, FAIA
Architects Create Commission to Advance Diversity in the Profession
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has created the Equity in Architecture Commission, a blue-ribbon panel of leading architects, educators, and diversity experts to investigate diversity and inclusion in the profession. The 20-member group is charged with assessing recent data, setting a plan of action, and reporting on results to the AIA Board of Directors by the end of 2016.
Architecture Billings Index Hits another Bump
As has been the case a few times already this year, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) dipped in November. 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 49.3, down from the mark of 53.1 in the previous month.
Community Access Continues to Top Housing Preferences
As the nation’s metro areas continues to expand, homeowners are seeking community amenities that allow them to remain connected to people and commerce. Walkability, higher density and infill development, as well as access to public transportation are all on the rise according to the findings from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey for the third quarter of 2015, which focuses on community and neighborhood design.
Architects Foundation’s Design and Health Research Consortium Expands, Adding Six New Members
The Architects Foundation, along with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), today named six more schools of architecture and public health as members of the AIA Design & Health Research Consortium.
Architects Foundation Issues 2015 Annual Report on Design and Health Research Consortium
The Architects Foundation, along with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), today issued its first progress report of the AIA’s Design and Health Research Consortium. The consortium helps translate research on design’s influence on public health into architectural practice for policymakers, design and public health professionals and the general public.
Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting Features “Fast Track” Commitment to Action for Reconstructing Safe...
On the second day of this year’s Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, the focus of the opening plenary turned to helping Nepal “build back better” following the devastating earthquakes last spring. The plenary session featured a commitment by CGI members All Hands Volunteers and The Architects Foundation to reconstruct culturally appropriate, earthquake resilient permanent homes for displaced families in the Sindhupalchuk district of Nepal, a region in which approximately 90% of the housing stock was destroyed
Architects Foundation Issues First Annual Report on National Resilience Initiative
The Architects Foundation today released its first annual report on the National Resilience Initiative (NRI), a growing network of resilient design studios geared toward helping local communities become more resilient to natural disasters and climate change
Architecture Billings Index Backslides Slightly
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) slipped in August after showing mostly healthy business conditions so far this year. 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 August ABI score was 49.1, down from a mark of 54.7 in July. This score reflects a slight decrease in design services (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings). The new projects inquiry index was 61.8, down from a reading of 63.7 the previous month.
Outdoor Living Spaces and Smart Home Technology Top Homeowner Preference
Homeowners continue to prioritize investing in outdoor living spaces and there has been a significant surge in popularity in adding technology and systems that can help automate energy consumption .These findings are from the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey covering activity during the second quarter of 2015 that focused on emerging home features: systems, technologies and special function rooms in the home.
Architects Issue Statement on DOE’s Net-Zero Energy Building Definition
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today issued the following statement on the Department of Energy’s release of a common definition of a zero energy building, or what is also referred to as a “net zero energy” or “zero net energy” building. Please attribute to AIA President Elizabeth Chu Richter, FAIA
Architects Issue Statement Supporting Surgeon General’s National Call to Action on Walking and Walkable...
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today issued the following statement on U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s ‘Call to Action’ report on the health benefits of walking and barriers to walkable communities. Please attribute to AIA CEO Robert Ivy, FAIA
Architecture Firm Compensation Back on an Upward Trajectory
Though U.S. architecture firms are still recovering from the Great Recession, overall business conditions are improving allowing an increase in compensation for architecture positions. Compensation across the profession increased an average of 1.8 percent per year over the 2013–2014 period, with growth occurring in every architectural staff category, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Nine Projects Selected for the 2015 Education Facility Design Awards
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education(CAE) has selected nine educational facilities for this year’s CAE Education Facility Design Awards. The program honors educational facilities that the jury believes should serve as an example of a superb place in which to learn, furthering the client's mission, goals and educational program while demonstrating excellence in architectural design.
Architects Become A Partner In “Every Body Walk” Initiative
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today announced that it has become a partner in the “Every Body Walk!” initiative, a campaign created by Kaiser Permanente and featuring organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health as co-sponsors.
AIA Homeowner Tips to Prepare for Hurricane and Tornado Season
The American Institute of Architects Disaster Assistance Committee recommends the following actions for homeowners to consider and help prepare their residences in case of a natural disaster
AIA Selects Eight Projects for National Healthcare Design Awards
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) has selected the recipients of the AIA National Healthcare Design Awards program. The AIA Healthcare Awards program showcases the best of healthcare building design and healthcare design-oriented research. Projects exhibit conceptual strengths that solve aesthetic, civic, urban, and social concerns as well as the requisite functional and sustainability concerns of a hospital.
