Wednesday, May 16 – 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. A conversation - Defining Architectural Design Excellence in a Measuring Society- with Will Bruder, Tom Fisher, Ed Feiner, Jane Weinzapfel, Susan Szenasy, and Anne Schopf. Earn 3.75 CEH. Look for it when you register for the national convention in Washington. For more details and to register, click here.
Thursday, May 17 - 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. AIA 2012 Institute Honor Awards for Architecture- Three jurors will illuminate the 2012 Institute Honor Awards noting their achievements, offer critical review of the work, and reflect on common themes. Successful presentation formats will be shared along with insight into the jury's evaluation and deliberation in order to demystify the submission and selection process. Earn 1.50 CEH.
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Thursday, May 17 - 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. AIA 2011 Design Ideas Competition- Each year, the AIA Young Architects Forum (YAF) and the AIA Committee on Design (COD) invite
architects, students, and allied design professionals to submit entries
to the international Ideas Competition. The YAF and COD are pleased to
announce the third annual Ideas Competition for 2012. This year's big
idea is "Active Lifestyles for Better Health." Learn more about the YAF/COD 2012 Ideas Competition. Earn 1.50 CEH.
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Friday, May 18 – 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. A conversation with this year’s Firm Award recipient, VJAA. "The American Institute of Architects Board of Directors on Dec. 8
awarded the 2012 AIA Architecture Firm Award to VJAA (Vincent James
Associates Architects), the modest Minnesota firm respected for its
consistently rigorous approach to research-driven form-making. The AIA
Architecture Firm Award, given annually, is the highest honor the AIA
bestows on an architecture firm, and recognizes a practice that has
consistently produced distinguished architecture for at least 10 years.
VJAA will be honored at the AIA 2012 National Convention and Design
Exposition in Washington, D.C." By Zach Mortice, Managing Editor, AIArchitect Read more here. Earn 1.50 CEH.
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Friday, May 18 – 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. A conversation with this year’s Honorary Fellows – some of the best architects from around the world. Honorary fellowship is bestowed on architects of esteemed character and
distinguished achievements who are neither U.S. citizens nor U.S.
residents, and who do not primarily practice architecture within the
domain of the Institute. Click here to see this year's Honorary Fellows. Earn 1.50 CEH.
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Friday, May 18 – 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. A Celebration Reception-with this year’s Gold Medal recipient, Stephen Holl, FAIA, Firm Award recipient, VJAA, FAIA, the inducted Honorary Fellows, and the Collaborative Achievement recipients from around the world. This will be held at the Decatur House on Lafayette Square, 1610 H Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20006 on
Friday, May 18th, 2012 from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Tickets are $115 each and
can be purchased online.
Saturday, May 19 – 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. A conversation with this year’s recipients of Institute Honors for Collaborative Achievement. Institute Honors for Collaborative Achievement are given by the American
Institute of Architects to recognize and encourage distinguished
achievements of allied professionals, clients, organizations, architect
teams, knowledge communities, and others who have had a beneficial
influence on or advanced the architectural profession. See this year's recipients here. Earn 1.0 CEH.
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Saturday, May 19 – 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. A conversation about this year's Twenty-five Year Award for Frank Gehry's house in Los Angeles. Since 1969, the AIA Twenty-five Year Award has been bestowed annually
(except 1970) upon a project that is 25 to 35 years old; continues to
perform its original function with perfection; and possesses an enduring
design excellence. Earn 1.50 CEH.
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Dates and times are subject to change. See the convention itinerary for details.
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