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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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Small Project Practitioners

AIA Small Project Practitioners (SPP) aims to develop knowledge and information to benefit architects engaged in the practice of, or who are interested in, small project work. SPP presents information and exchanges knowledge and expertise to promote the professional development of its members via publications, local seminars, and member interaction.

If you wish to become involved with AIA Small Project Practitioners, call AIA's Member Services, 800-242-3837, to designate SPP as one of your knowledge communities.

Contact: Allison Fax

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SPP Journal

SPP Journal presents news and trends of interest to the AIA Small Practitioners Knowledge Community
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Do Architects Make Better Developers? Starting a Knowledge Community: A Toolkit for Components Issue Briefing: Design Access for the Middle Class Some (Not So) Secrets of Establishing an Architecture Practice Book Titles by Small Project Practitioners AIA 2005 Housing Roundtable The American Institute of Architects Introduces Home Design Trends Survey Results More News

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Best Practices
Business Planning for Small Firms Construction Management for Small Practitioners Defining the Architect's Basic Services Owner-Architect Agreements for Small Projects Technology for the Sole Practitioner More Best Practices

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Small Project Practitioners Events

	Design Build: Educating architects in a time of changing project delivery, BIM, and sustainable design , Web Seminar November 18, 2008

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Navigating the Economy
Discover practical tips and resources to navigate through a sluggish economy.

2008 Small Project Awards Recipients
Coming Soon: Later this fall the Small Project Practitioners will issue a call for submissions for its 2009 Small Project Awards. Categories will include projects under $500,000, designed objects under $50,000, and accessible residential designs. Don’t miss your opportunity to enter your small project or structure in this esteemed awards program – watch this space!

Join the Conversation
Join Lisa Stacholy, AIA, of LKS Architects on the Small Projects and Small Firms Ideas Exchange blog. Every Wednesday Stacholy shares with us her insightful thinking and writing on a variety of topics related to small-firm practice—ranging from design and technology to professional practice matters to collaborating, and more—and encourages you to join the conversation.
This week's conversation: How We (Continue) to Learn

Documents for Clients and Nonarchitects
A series of handy articles are available that feature a wealth of information for anyone seeking architecture services.
Ten Ways to Get More from an Architect Than You Paid For
Ten Common Mistakes That Sink Construction Projects
Ten Ways to Reduce Residential Project Costs
Ten Ways to Make Working with Your Residential Architect More Successful