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Vote for your favorite projects in the People's Choice Awards program.
Exhibit and voting at Discover Portsmouth Center, Sept. 28-Oct. 3, or online.
Conference Registration now available!
AIA New Hampshire extends an invitation to its New England colleagues, spouses, and friends, to join us in Portsmouth October 2-4 for the annual AIANE conference. Come experience beautiful fall foliage, tours of historic and new buildings, educational events, social interaction, and lots of stimulating discussion!
The theme for the weekend is Portsmouth: Past and Present. Events include firm open houses and a boat ride and lobster dinner on Friday evening; on Saturday, historical walking tours, tours of the new LEED certified Library, the Music Hall renovation, the new Portwalk (Hard-hat tour) and two sustainable homes; presentations by Bert Cohen and Peter Britz on Portsmouth's process to become New Hampshire's first eco-municipality and "how architects fit in" and on "The Making of Strawbery Banke, or How Not to Start an Historic House Museum," by historian Dennis Robinson.
An evening reception will take place Saturday at the Discover Portsmouth Center where the People's choice entries and winners of the Awards program will be displayed, followed by the Awards banquet and presentation at the Sheraton Harborside Hotel. On Sunday, we'll meet at Strawbery Banke for brunch.
The AIANE conferences are small, but intimate. Attendees give them high scores for education and all around enjoyment, so mark your calendars now and plan to attend! October in Portsmouth is spectacular! We suggest you make your lodging reservations as soon as possible. It is a busy time of year in Portsmouth. Information on the registration page.
Sponsor the AIANE Conference: click here for information on becoming a sponsor.
Complete information on the 2008 Design Award winners, with photographs, is available on the Design Awards page.
Submitted by: Peter Kuttner FAIA and Erica Gees AIA
Link to Regional Director's Report
Bruce Bockstael FAIA and Scott Simpson FAIA are the NE College of Fellows Representatives.
Link to RAD Report.
The National Associates Committee is online here: http://www.aia.org/nac
Mo Gagnon AIA from New Hampshire is the new YAF Liaison for New England. The YAF Liaison and acts as a link from component YAF reps to other NE reps and National YAF.
Take a look at the following websites from NH, RI, and CT for Emerging Professionals:
NH: www.aianh.org/ep_index.asp
RI: www.aia-ri.org/?section=aiari&page=10
CT: www.aiact.org/committee_eac.htm
Boston Society of Architects | AIA Central Mass | AIA Connecticut
AIA Maine | AIA New Hampshire | AIA Rhode Island | AIA Vermont
AIA Western Mass
Boston Society of Architects
BSA recently held a very successful College Fair with 38 schools attending. In January they will hold their annual Job Fair. It has both a job marketplace and workshops to help those looking for jobs: www.architects.org. Many awards programs are coming up, open to firms across New England. www.architects.org/ design_awards_programs/
A complete listing of BSA programs, events and opportunities is available at www.architects.org
AIA Central Mass
For component details, go to www.aiacm.org.
AIA Connecticut
The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) has granted the Masters of Architecture degree program at the University of Hartford a three-year initial accreditation term, effective January 1, 2009. Graduates with an accredited degree are eligible to sit for the architectural registration exam after internship and IDP requirements are met. According to Department of Architecture Chair Michael J. Crosbie, “This is great news for our graduates, faculty, students, advisors, supporters, friends and everyone who has been part of the program over the years, working toward this goal.” The University of Hartford architecture program is the only other NAAB-accredited degree program in the State of Connecticut beside Yale University’s. Those interested in Hartford’s graduate architecture program and applying should visit the department’s website at: http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/architect/.
Take a look at AIACT's new website at: www.aiact.org.
AIA Maine
After more than two decades of defeated proposals, the Maine Legislature, with assistance and lobbying from AIA Maine and other design and construction organizations, has enacted a Uniform Building and Energy Code. This code will replace all building and energy codes adopted by state agencies and municipalities which have created a crazy quilt of codes over the Maine landscape. The newly-signed law will provide that beginning July 2010, the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code must be enforced in a municipality that has more than 2,000 residents (enforcement of the Code in municipalities with fewer than 2,000 residents is optional). The Code utilizes the International family of codes.
The new Executive Director for AIA Maine is Susan Koch. Judith Harvie will remain on staff as Communications Director.
For information on AIA Maine, please go to www.aiamaine.org
AIA New Hampshire
AIANH is delighted that Jane Nylander was named an Honorary Member of AIA, along with 10 other individuals across the country. “Teacher, researcher, writer, curator, consultant, preservation activist, story teller, and lover of the fabric of life—Jane Nylander has played a pivotal role in establishing and leading the preservation movement in America,” wrote AIA New Hampshire President Thomas House, AIA and AIA New England Regional Director Peter Kuttner, FAIA, in their letter of nomination on behalf of AIA New Hampshire. Nylander was named an Honorary Member of AIANH in 2008.
AIANH continues to address 2030 issues through workshops co-presented with The Jordan Institute. Mostly LEED workshops, they occur at least every other month. The AIANH Board adopted new goals to guide the chapters efforts toward the 2030 goal.
The AIANH AIA150 video is ready for distribution. Call if you would like a copy.
You can access our calendar of events at: www.aianh.org/aia_events.aspFor more information on the Chapter, see the AIANH Web site www.aianh.org
AIA Rhode Island
Members of AIAri attended the Annual AIA Grassroots Convention in Washington DC. Visits to Capitol Hill resulted in dialogue about the Economic Recovery Package and what it means for the State. Upon returning AIAri hosted a "Report from Washington" night to demystify not only the Stimulus Bill but also to demystify the inner workings of AIA National as well. President Greg Spiess highlighted some of the areas in which the Bill will effect the Design Profession. He discussed the importance of talking to legislators and becoming active especially in these economic times. Guest speaker Peter Kuttner gave an enlightening and lively talk about what AIA is doing Nationally and Regionally.
Check out our website at www.aia-ri.org for the latest AIA Rhode Island News and Events!
AIA Vermont
AIA Vermont is moving forward with the Vermont Building Professionals Alliance. On March 25 Vermont held a "Vermont Building Professionals Day" at the Vermont State House. They held a training session at the AGC's training facility and then went to the State House for meetings with the Governor and key legislative leaders.
The 2008 Vermont Design Awards and all AIA Vermont events can be seen at the Web Site: www.aiavt.org.
AIA Western Mass
AIA WMA is establishing a philanthropic foundation, programming is expanding, and they are networking into the community to raise awareness of architects and architecture.
For current activities and events go to: www.wmaia.org.
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