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IFRAA: Masters of Light Rome, Italy October 10 - 18, 2008

IFMA World Workplace Dallas, TX October 15 - 17, 2008

CHA Women and Children's Hospital Web Seminar October 22, 2008

The Peter and Paula Fasseas Cancer Clinic at University Medical Center North Web Seminar October 28, 2008

Biomimicry for a Sustainable Built Environment Atlanta, GA October 29 - 31, 2008

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Academy of Architecture for Health
	Safety Considerations in the Design of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
	Resource Review: Green Guide for Healthcare

Architecture for Education
	Ten Key Factors That Affect Any Design
	Energy Design Guidelines for High Performance Schools
	The Architecture in Schools Program Helps to Create the Ideal Client

Center for Building Science & Performance
	Preventing Moisture Problems in Building Envelopes
	Elements of Disaster Resilience
	Lessons Learned: Urban Planning in New Orleans
	Architects Will Benefit from Building Code Consolidation

Committee on Design
	Planning for Concealed Site Conditions
	Energy Design Guidelines for High Performance Schools
	Tips for Explaining Design
	Understanding Human Behavior Leads to Safer Environments
	The Civic Design Process
	Thank You for Submitting

Corporate Architects and Fac Mgmt
	The Building Commissioning Provider
	Wayfinding Signage Points You in the Right Direction
	Building Commissioning and Maintenance
	Lactation Room Design
	Understanding the Process for Commissioning Artwork

Design For Aging
	The AIA's 10 Principles for Livable Communities
	Understanding Human Behavior Leads to Safer Environments
	The Optimum Performance Home®
	Older and Wiser: Creating Communities for Life

Design-Build
	Marketing Design-Build Services
	Considerations for Undertaking Residential Design-Build
	How Roles Change in Design-Build
	Partnering and Teaming to Improve Design-Build Success
	Design-Build Insurance Considerations
	Making the Transition from Designer to Design-Builder
	Design-Build: An Owner Speaks

Environment (COTE)
	The Living Building Challenge
	How to Become a LEED® Accredited Professional
	Going Green: Where to Find Green Product Information
	Architecture Firm Renovates Office for Sustainability
	Steps Toward LEED® Certification
	Construction Waste Management Strategies

Historic Preservation
	Enhancing Historic Preservation through Life Cycle Cost Analysis
	Saving Historic Lighthouses by Transferring Ownership
	Integrating Sustainability and Historic Preservation

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

Interior Architecture
	Building Security from a Client Point of View
	Selecting a Professional Photographer
	Eight Pillars of Traditional Design
	Differences in Environmentally Preferable Products

International
	How to Organize a Component International Knowledge Community
	Getting Paid for International Work
	Managing International Teams
	Adjusting to Foreign Business Customs and Practices
	Construction Documents in China: SOM's Experiences

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

Leadership Education
	ACE Mentor Program
	The Architect in the Political Process
	UTenSAils: A Design Develop Build Project
	NBBJ: Success in Leadership Education
	Firm Supports Protégés Through Inclusive Mentorship

Practice Management
	Financial Management: 10 Key Performance Indicators
	Defining The Architect's Basic Services
	How Much is Your Firm Really Worth?
	What to Consider When Dealing with the Unexpected
	Sample Response to Request for Qualifications
	Seven Attributes of Design-first Frims
	Business Plans: The Executive Summary
	Twenty Ownership Transition Planning Mistakes

Public Architects
	City of Carrollton, Texas, Development Process
	Benefits of a Satisfaction Fee in Public Architecture
	Managing the Contingency Allowance
	Terminology: As-built Drawings, Record Drawings, Measured Drawings
	The Proposed Change Order Process

Regional and Urban Design
	The Urban Design Process: Creating and Achieving a Vision
	The AIA's 10 Principles of Livable Communities
	Architects and Legislators
	The Civic Design Process
	Ten Principles for Community Partnering

Religious Architecture
	Consider the Client's Point of View First
	Skill Set for the Church Architect
	Pro Bono Risk Management
	Roles of the Architect in Nonprofit Development
	Five Presentation Delivery Methods

Retail and Entertainment Committee
	Walk a Day in Your Contractor's Shoes: Your Clients Will Benefit
	Planning for Concealed Site Conditions
	Wayfinding Signage Points You in the Right Direction
	Elements of Realistic Project Budgets

Small Project Practitioners
	Technology for the Sole Practitioner
	Construction Management for Small Practitioners
	Owner-Architect Agreements for Small Projects
	Web Site Design for Architecture Firms
	Defining the Architect's Basic Services
	Business Planning for Small Firms

Technology in Practice
	Respecting Software Copyright
	Future of Professional Practice
	How Building Information Modeling Changes Architecture Practice
	Constructor Uses BIM to Maximize Profits
	Managing Challenges of Electronic Documents