As thousands of design professionals prepare to descend on the nation's capital for the AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition, the AIA Issues & Advocacy page is devoting May to exploring how architects can advocate for good design policy before elected officials and how you can help make the case that architecture matters now more than ever. Keep checking this page for updates on important programs and initiatives to highlight the relationship between good design and good public policy.
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Issues & Advocacy
International Trade Administration and the AIA to Lead Trade Mission to India. Learn more.
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HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan is Keynote Speaker at AIA National Convention
- Posted May 21st by AIArchitect
Architects must address urban policies of the past with designs for the Future: a plea for urban design activism from the head of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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SDAT Brings New Ideas to Ancient Village
- Posted May 17th by Joel Mills
This May, the Center for Communities by Design conducted a Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) project in Sipaulovi Village, on the Second Mesa in Hopi Nation.
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Symposium Examines Federal Architecture on 50th Anniversary of Moynihan's Landmark Design Principles
- Posted May 17th by AIA National
On Wednesday, May 16th at the AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Exhibition, the GSA and the AIA celebrated Daniel Patrick Moynihan and his "Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture."
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AIA Meets with White House and Executive Branch Leadership
- Posted May 16th by Leigh Franke
This week, as architects headed to Washington DC to take part in the AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition, AIA leadership met with members of the White House and Executive Branch agencies to discuss federal policies and programs related to the building, construction and transportation industries.
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Agreement Promotes Sustainability in Army Designs
- Posted May 14th by Jessica Salmoiraghi
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced a renewal of the partnership forged almost 20 years ago with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
May is Design Advocacy Month
AIA 2012 National Convention
Connect with Congress
Posted May 2nd, 2012
by AIA National
by AIA National
From a tour of Capitol Hill to visiting your Member of Congress, the AIA has many resources to help you take advantage of the opportunity to connect with Congress during AIA's 2012 National Convention in Washington, DC.
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Advocacy at the AIA 2012 National Convention
Posted May 1st, 2012
by AIA National
by AIA National
The AIA 2102 National Convention in Washington, DC is the perfect time to hear about the government policies, programs and events that will shape practice for years to come. Check out a few of the sessions and networking opportunities that will help you connect with leading policymakers.
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Resources for Helping American Architects Move to an International Practice
Posted May 1st, 2012
by AIA National
by AIA National
Connecting design with International Practice will happen here at AIA's Annual Convention. There are a number of resources where AIA members can get more information about moving their practice abroad, including a workshop focusing on moving American firms abroad, and office hours with the Department of Commerce at the Federal Agency Connection.
Look at the AIA's Convention Program for locations and more information.
In the News
AIA Supports Community Financial Institutions to Foster Economic Growth
Posted May 15, 2012
by Shervan Sebastian
by Shervan Sebastian
As the AIA continues to advocate on behalf of sensible policy prescriptions to address the lack of credit for design and construction, the House Committee on Financial Services held a field hearing in Ohio exploring the challenges facing community financial institutions. As Congress continues debating the economy, the AIA is continuing to voice support for policies that enable further economic growth and development.
Read the Official Statement
Celebrate Art and Design in Embassies
Posted May 14, 2012
by AIA National
by AIA National
The Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies (FAPE) will hold its Annual Events in Washington May 15, including a reception and dinner hosted by Secretary of State Clinton, a panel discussion at the National Gallery of Art with David Adjaye, Hon. FAIA; Elizabeth Diller and Ricardo Scofidio, AIA, and others.
More information on FAPE
Registration Open for COFPAES Federal A/E Forum June 7, 2012
Posted May 10, 2012
by Jessica Salmoiraghi
by Jessica Salmoiraghi
The AIA is pleased to host the Council on Federal Procurement of Architectural and Engineering Services (COFPAES) Spring Meeting on June 7, 2012 at National Headquarters from 9am to Noon. The meeting will focus on the federal market and current issues which affect architecture and engineering practice.
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SBA Hosts National Small Business Week
Posted May 4, 2012
by Jessica Salmoiraghi
by Jessica Salmoiraghi
The Small Business Administration (SBA) will host National Small Business Week in Washington, DC, May 20-22, 2012. The event will feature resources for small entrepreneurs who want to network with other companies and with the federal government for contracting opportunities. In addition, there will be sessions on expanding businesses internationally, extensive federal contracting educational sessions, and a social medium forum. Many of the events are free, but they do require registration.
National SBA Week Schedule
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