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AIA Project Delivery Workshop for Government and Corporate Facility Decision Makers Park City, UT September 9, 2008

Schools in A Flat World (CAE) Helsinki, Finland September 10 - 13, 2008

Design-Build Contract Forms, Legal Risks, Legislation, and Roles , Web Seminar September 16, 2008

Healthcare 101: Intensive Care , Web Seminar September 17, 2008

Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference Chicago, IL September 18 - 20, 2008

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Justice Architecture

The Academy of Architecture for Justice (AAJ) promotes and fosters the exchange of information and knowledge between members, professional organizations, and the public for high-quality planning, design, and delivery of justice architecture.

If you wish to become involved with the Academy of Architecture for Justice, call AIA Member Services, 800-242-3837, and ask to designate AAJ as one of your knowledge communities.

Contact: Allison Fax

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AAJ eNewsletter

AAJ Journal
This quarterly eJournal presents news, trends, and best practices of interest to members of AIA Academy of Architecture for Justice.
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News
AAJ's JFR07 Spotlights 27 Justice Projects AIA PodNet: Recommendations for AAJ Members JFR06: Meet Today's Best Justice Facilities Starting a Knowledge Community: A Toolkit for Components Exemplary Justice Facilities Combine Openness and Security More News

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Best Practices
Adapting Standard Embassy Design to Specific Sites Electronic Data Transfer: Project-specific Web Sites Interorganizational Alliances: The Power of Long Term Collaboration Precast Concrete Distinguishes Courthouse Design Specifying Building Products for Building Security More Best Practices

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Justice Architecture Events

	Justice Architecture: Sustainability / Design / Delivery / Practice San Francisco, CA November 5 - 8, 2008 Online Registration Print Registration Form (.pdf) Conference Information

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Diversity Recognition Program
This program celebrates and invites the contributions of AIA members toward the goal of a more diverse profession. Up to twelve submissions will be selected annually to be recognized as Diversity Best Practices. All individuals submitting a proposal must sign the waiver/release form. Electronic submissions are preferred and should be sent to diversity@aia.org. Hard copy submissions may be sent to:

Yvette Morris
Manager, Diversity
The American Institute of Architects
1735 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006

JFR08 Spotlights 28 Projects, 6 Cited for Excellence
The 2008 Justice Facilities Review (JFR08) showcases 28 cases of exemplary strategies and the latest trends in the design and construction of justice facilities throughout the United States. The Justice Faciltiies Review is published in September of each year.
More about JFR07 and the eight citation projects
AIArchitect article about the JFR06 projects

Neuroscience and Courthouse Design Workshop: Understanding Cognitive Processes in the Courthouse
By Christina Noble, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP
The Academy of Neuroscience of Architecture was created with the mission to research links between neuroscience and “human responses to the built environment.” As Dr. Fred Gage stated in his Lecture on Neuroscience and Architecture, “the places we live, work and play are changing our brains and our behavior all the time.” Neuroscience research has determined that the brain controls behavior, genes control the brain’s “design and structure,” and the environment impacts gene’s function. As a result, environmental changes impact behavior. Click here to read more.

2007 AAJ Trade Show Report by Correctional News
If you didn't make it to the Sixth International Conference on Courthouse Design, Correctional News Associate Editor Michelle M. Murphy was there to get a first-hand account of seminars and happenings in the exhibit hall and meeting areas. This year the conference highlighted security issues at prominent facilities that could be targeted by terrorists, along with other issues affecting justice facilities throughout the United States.
2007 AAJ Trade Show Report

San Leandro Juvenile Justice Facility Garners Gold

AAJ - Allied Organization Events
Dates and locations of major justice conferences and events nationwide. Also, see a list of related links.

Check Out the New AAJ Blog
Did you know that the AAJ now has its own blog on aia.org? Add your comments or just check it out at blog.aia.org/justice.

Featured Podcast: GSA Mandates on Building Information Modeling
From AIA PodNet: In 2003, the U.S. General Services Administration created its own 3D-4D-BIM program and is committed to the strategic and incremental adoption of these technologies in the design of its projects. Steven Hagan, FAIA, and Calvin Kam, PhD, discuss the benefits of BIM in the design process with Markku Allison, AIA, resource architect for AIA National.
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