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Danish Modern: Then And Now (COD) Copenhagen, Denmark August 31 -September 4, 2008

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

Web Seminar: Design Build Contract Forms, Legal Risks, Legislation and Roles , United States of America September 16, 2008

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

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Housing and Custom Residential

The AIA Housing and Custom Residential Knowledge Community tracks housing issues and develops relationships with industry stakeholders to encourage and promote safe, attractive, accessible, and affordable housing for all Americans.

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Affordable Housing Network
Custom Residential Architects' Network
Green Housing Network

Joining the Housing and Custom Residential Knowledge Community and other knowledge communities is now easier than ever! The AIA has updated its Web site to allow members to join knowledge communities through their member profile. We hope you will take advantage of this opportunity to sign up for the knowledge communities of your choice. Remember, membership in a knowledge community is a free benefit of AIA membership! Click here to join.

News
AIA & Dwell: "How Green Are You?" Contest Winners Home Sizes Shrink with Growing Concerns over the Economy and Energy Costs California Multifamily New Homes Program Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University releases "The State of the Nation's Housing 2008" The American Institute of Architects Announces 19 Recipients of the 2008 Housing Awards More News

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Administering Changes and Change Orders Core Qualities That Make a Great American Home Integrating Sustainability and Historic Preservation Lighting the Night Environment Public Relations for Residential Architects More Best Practices

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Housing and Custom Residential Events

	Web Seminar: Design Build Contract Forms, Legal Risks, Legislation and Roles , United States of America September 16, 2008

	Learning from the Lakers Minneapolis, MN September 20 - 22, 2008

	Innovations and Collaborations in Housing Affordability Phoenix, AZ October 3 - 5, 2008

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Housing Tips

Designing Porches and Balconies That Work
Courtesy of the Design Advisor

Everybody loves a porch, and balconies are a favorite place to relax. This month, we look at porches and balconies and the role they play in the lives of residents and communities as enjoyable, semiprivate, outdoor living spaces and as visual and functional areas of transition between the public street or sidewalk and the private area of the house. We discuss some of the larger issues surrounding the design of these building elements and also the significant value that truly inexpensive decisions about details have added to existing affordable housing developments. Visit Design Advisor for the complete tip.

Please feel free to pass this tip on to your clients as part of your own marketing!