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Larger, More Accessible Homes Increase in Demand by Homeowners Preparing to Age-In-Place
As the housing market continues its recovery, homeowners are increasingly seeking more square footage while simultaneously looking for more accessibility inside and outside of the home. These findings are from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey for the first quarter of 2015, which focuses specifically on overall home layout and the use of interior and exterior space.
Architecture Billings Index Returns to Positive Territory
Led by growing demand for new schools, hospitals, cultural facilities and municipal buildings, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) increased in May following its second monthly drop 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 May ABI score was 51.9, up from a mark of 48.8 in April.
Two recipients selected for the David W. Lakamp a/e ProNet Scholarship
The American Institute of Architect (AIA) has selected Alyssa Tope, Assoc. AIA, and Edward Palka, Assoc. AIA, to receive the 2015 David W. Lakamp a/e ProNet Scholarship. The program, initiated by ProNet, a national association of insurance brokers who are committed to providing liability insurance and loss prevention to architects, is awarded to architecture students who demonstrate a particular interest in the principles of management in architecture practice. Tope and Palka will both receive $5,000 to use towards their tuition
Architects Push for Passage of Bipartisan National Design Services Act to Cut Spiraling Student...
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) today committed to push for passage of the National Design Services Act (NDSA), which will give architecture students the same relief from crushing student loan debt already granted young lawyers, doctors and others – in return for community service.
Architect Testifies in Support of H.R. 1429, the Stronger Voice for Small Business Act
Small businesses in the design and construction sector, which accounts for 22 full-time jobs for every $1 million invested, would be better able to compete for federal work with Congressional passage of H.R. 1429, the Stronger Voice for Small Business Act, a leading small business architect testified Thursday.
AIA TAP Innovation Award Recipients Selected
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP)Knowledge Community has developed the AIA TAP Innovation Awards to honor state of the art of the design, delivery and management of the built environment as enabled by advanced processes and technologies.
AIA/HUD Secretary Awards Recognize Two Outstanding Housing Projects
The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Housing Knowledge Community, in conjunction with the Office of the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), recognized two recipients of the 2015 AIA/HUD Secretary Awards.
While the commercial market still faces its share of challenges, Realtors® specializing in commercial...
After soliciting industry feedback and identifying growing contract needs, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has developed four new contract documents to the industry standard, AIA Contract Documents portfolio. The release of these new documents coincides with the AIA’s National Convention in Atlanta and includes the following new documents:
AIA Contract Documents and MasterSpec to Collaborate
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and ARCOM, the specification experts, announced today that they will be collaborating together to enhance the exchange of project information between AIA Contract Documents and the MasterSpec® specification system published by ARCOM.
AIA Design Competition Creates Portable, Temporary Housing for the Homeless
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Small Project Practitioners (SPP) Knowledge Community developed “A SAFE PLACE” design competition, asking architects and architecture students to design a discreet, compact and efficient shelter for the homeless. The goal of this design competition is to develop a simple, safe and secure place for an individual to sleep and secure their belongings.
American Institute of Architects and Department of Energy Introduce Online Reporting Tool to Track...
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy to create the 2030 Design Data Exchange (DDx), an online monitoring, reporting and research tool for architecture firms participating in the AIA 2030 Commitment program.
Architects Foundation to Receive National Endowment for the Arts Grant
Through its grant-making to thousands of nonprofits each year, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) promotes opportunities for people in communities across America to experience the arts and exercise their creativity.
Groups Oppose Special Interest Effort to Subvert Energy Efficiency Legislation
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and nearly 500 businesses from across the country today urged Congress to reject special interest efforts to repeal the law setting goals for reducing fossil fuel use in federal buildings by 2030
Architects Applaud Passage of Targeted Shaheen-Portman Energy Efficiency Legislation
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today issued the following statement on Congressional passage of the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 introduced in February by Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH.)
Architects Foundation Commemorating Bi-Centennial of Treaty That Ended War of 1812
A reenactment of the signing of one of the world’s longest standing unbroken international treaties takes place here on April 28 as the Architects Foundation holds a star-studded event to commemorate the 200thAnniversary of the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the War of 1812.
The American Institute of Architects Select the 2015 COTE Top Ten Green Projects
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and ecological design projects that protect and enhance the environment. The projects will be honored at the AIA 2015 National Convention and Design Exposition in Atlanta.
Architecture Billings Index Accelerates in March
For the second consecutive month, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) indicated a modest increase in design activity in March. 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 March ABI score was 51.7, up from a mark of 50.4 in February.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seattle Headquarters Lauded with AIA Green Building Award
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and its Committee on the Environment (COTE) have selected the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) Federal Center South Building 1202 in Seattle, as the recipient of the Top Ten Plus award. The Top Ten Plus, now its third year, recognizes one past AIA COTE Top Ten Project Award recipient which has quantifiable metrics that demonstrate the true impact the sustainable design has achieved.
The American Institute of Architects Select Ten Recipients for the 2015 Housing Awards
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected ten recipients for the 2015 Housing Awards. The AIA’s Housing Awards program, now in its 15th year, was established to recognize the best in housing design and promote the importance of good housing as a necessity of life
Architects to Host Twitter Chat with Architect of the Capitol Stephen Ayers for National...
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) will host a special edition of #AIAchat on April 15th during National Architecture Week, between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. The VIP host for our #archweek15 chat is Stephen T. Ayers, FAIA, the official Architect of the Capitol, who will take over the @uscapitol Twitter account for the hour
