Images from the AIA Europe Pool at Flickr
Daniel Herren, AIA delivers a lecture with slides for the Architectural Forum Bern on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 - 18h30 at the Kornhausforum Bern. Titled “Architecture in Los Angeles - Images by a City visitor” he will speak about the “Architecture and City Culture in Southern California, Reminiscenses of the ‘well known’ — the ‘new’ seen from a critical angle”. Sponsors: Glaströsch and Création Baumann. Lecture announcement (in German, ½ MB PDF) →
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Udine Conference attendance is approaching maximum capacity. With September around the corner (and all of Europe returning from vacation), most registrations received after this post will go to a registration wait-list. Those registering after 25 August will be informed of the status of their registration within 96 hours of receipt. News of the wait-list and final conference capacity will follow.
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Image: Ahmet Vefik Alp, AIA with the legendary Japanese architect Kiyonori Kikutake. Ahmet notes:
[Kiyonori Kikutake, Hon. FAIA] kindly briefs [Ahmet Vefik Alp, AIA] about the secrets of architecture during the World Trienniale of Architecture presented by the International Academy of Architecture, last May in Sofia Bulgaria.
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Greek architect Elias Messinas, Int’l. Assoc. AIA, has been invited to participate in Bienalle 10 in Venice, Italy (2006), in the Greek participation titled “Aegean: a dispersed city”, with his “House in Aegina” (2002-2004), published previously in “Contemporary Greek Architecture” and “Design + Art in Greece”. Messinas is a graduate of Yale School of Architecture, holds a Ph.D. from the National Technical University of Athens and a M.Sc. from the same institution. He is currently practicing architecture, with a focus on bioclimatic architecture and ecological building and is based on the island of Aegina, Greece.
View of the House in Aegina (1 MB) → —Architect: Elias Messinas, Photographer: Enrieta Atalli
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Read the spring/summer issue of International eNews. One might note that the Udine Conference does not appear in the list for Upcoming International Events. (No, we don't know why.) The Conference is listed in the AIA Events Calendar and Overseas Components News.
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Position open for a recent graduate of a US school of architecture who is currently in France and who wishes to earn IDP credit for Construction Administration Phase experience. The architect-intern will be under the direct supervision of a US licensed architect, retained by the State Department to assist the US Embassy, Paris, in the completion of the renovation of the Chancery. The employment duration is approximately six months. Compensation to be discussed.
Submit application by email to Alan Schwartzman, FAIA, before 8 September 2006. Include resumé (CV), telephone number, and proof of US citizenship. Candidate will be selected before 18 September and will report for work within one week of notification.
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On Saturday, 14 October 2006, AIA London/UK Chapter hosts its Annual Student Design Charrette (PDF).
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by Thom Lowther, Senior Director, AIA/CESWashington, DC
When you want to self-report a learning activity please keep in mind that what matters is not "what you do", but "what you learnedthat you can apply toward your practice".
The AIA does not give CES credit for being on a jury, panel, commission, etc.It does allow, however, some credit for specific new knowledge that you may gain from such type of event.This is considered as "research", and as such it does not apply toward HSW credit, regardless of the topic.Remember: each specific learning event must be reported separately.
FAQ 18: Can I receive credit for my volunteer work?
Volunteer work is a wonderful way to give back to the community.However, the intent of the continuing education program is to further the development of the architect.Consider whether or not the activity is new knowledge gained in reference to your practice.
Ask yourself whether the event is planned to help you in your practice or to share the knowledge that you have with others?
If you feel that this experience was a valid educational experience that can be applied to your practice of architecture,then you may self-report.You will be required to clearly state your learning experience and how it will specifically help you improve your practice.
The self-report form can be completed electronically via the web: http://www.aia.org/ces_m_default
You can also access from here the AIA/CES Transcript.
Also note that some of the state licensing boards do not accept this type of activity for state MCE credits.It is best to contact your state directly to be sure.
Links to the state boards are available at the AIA website: http://www.aia.org/ces_mcerequirements
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