30.9.11

World Architecture Festival

Speaking of sponsors, two AIA Europe sponsors are also sponsors & exhibitors with World Architecture Festival (WAF): long-time sponsor Swisspearl and new for Basel sponsor Laufen. Being held from 2-4 November in Barcelona, Spain, why not visit WAF?

Labels: event, news, southern europe, sponsor

Posted at 13:58 CET

 

AIA Europe Sponsor Spotlight

John Fowler of AIA Europe sponsor Marvin Windows and Doors points to a recent New York Times article for which he notes, "…gets to the values and core of what our company is about." A short video accompanies the article, Housing Slump Forces Cuts at a Company Town.

 John is attending the upcoming Basel Chapter Meeting and International Conference, Small City — Global City.

Labels: CES, event, news, sponsor, switzerland

Posted at 11:23 CET

 

22.9.11

15 AIA Delegates at UIA2011 Tokyo

When UIA2011 Tokyo opens Sunday it will do so with 15 delegates from the AIA, including Clark D. Manus, FAIA, AIA 2011 President, and Robert Ivy, the AIA's EVP/Chief Executive Officer. The delegates will engage in meetings and discussions on topics critical to the future of architecture, including issues around disasters, sustainable design, and the impact of architecture on culture. AIA International Director and AIA Europe member Thomas Vonier is also attending. —via Theresa Fulginiti

Labels: event, international

Posted at 09:38 CET

 

17.9.11

Basel registration closing early

Small City — Global City, the October #AIA Europe Conference in Basel, has generated larger than expected interest requiring that registration for the complete conference package be closed at this time. The Chapter is looking into how additional registrants might be accommodated for a reduced conference package at a reduced rate. Any additional registrations received after today will be placed on a waiting list.

The cancellation deadline is 22 September; the original date for closing registration was 29 September. Those on the waiting list will be notified between those dates about the status of their registrations.

Labels: CES, event, switzerland

Posted at 10:04 CET

 

15.9.11

The American Institute of Architects at the Swiss Building Center Zurich

Attendees of the AIA Europe Basel Conference traveling through Zürich have the possibility, on their own time, of participating in a 1.5 hour guided tour of the Schweizer Baumuster-Centrale Zurich, SBCZ, led by Werner K Rüegger, AIA SIA SWB,  the Center’s Director and past president of AIA Europe. AIA members may self-report this activity and earn 1.5 CES learning units.

Participants interested in this tour must RSVP to werner.ruegger@baumuster.ch. The Swiss Building Center is open Monday through Friday from 09h00-17h30, Thursdays until 20h00.

Previous mentions here and here.

Labels: CES, switzerland

Posted at 16:06 CET

 

14.9.11

World Architecture Congress

Two weeks remain to confirm your place at the World Architecture Congress, 27 – 29 September 2011 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. —via AIA Middle East

Posted at 11:05 CET

 

9.9.11

Basel: early registration period

Did you miss the early registration deadline for the #AIA Europe Basel conference? We thought so…and that's why we are extending early registration through 19 September. Registration ends on 29 September. If you've not visited the conference page in some time, review the program now, as it continues to develop — it promises to be another fine conference among many. Save €50 and register today!

Posted at 10:59 CET

 

6.9.11

Basel #Architecture Conference: Small City — Global City

Updates and additions have been made to the program for the upcoming AIA Europe conference "Basel: Small City — Global City". Note the location linked pins (to the conference Google Map) adjacent to a number of program elements. Final locations are subject to change. Early registration ends soon.

Labels: CES, event, switzerland

Posted at 17:43 CET

 

Ireland's Age Friendly Counties Programme

First International Conference On Age-Friendly Cities will be held in Dublin in September 2011.

Labels: event, northern europe

Posted at 14:41 CET

 

5.9.11

AIA Europe member Alp wins honor

Malatya City Hall

Architects from across Europe have been notified of their success in the European Property Award competition in association with Google and Bloomberg Television. Dr. Ahmet V. Alp, AIA of Turkey is one of the winning architects for his two recent architectural achievements: MHP Political Party HDQS, Ankara and Malatya City Hall, Malatya.

The Gala Awards Presentation and Property Awards Business Summit will take place 22-23 September at the Park Lane Hotel in London’s Mayfair. Dr. Ahmet Vefik Alp will be presented with the “Public Service Architecture” awards for his two architectural achievements cited above.

The event is part of the International Property Awards, which is now in its 17^th year and has become recognised as the highest standard of excellence throughout the global industry. Attaining one of these coveted awards is evidence that Architect-Urbanist Dr. Ahmet Vefik Alp is capable of excelling over some very strong contenders within the highly competitive European property arena.

Later this year, the highest scoring winners from the European Awards will compete against other winning companies from Asia-Pacific, Africa, the Americas and Arabia to determine the “World’s Best” in each category.

MHP Political Party Headquarters

The judging panel consists of more than 80 professionals whose collective knowledge of the property industry is unsurpassed by any other property awards. This year’s judges include James Bacon, UK account manager of Google; Peter Bolton King, group chief executive of the National Federation of Property professionals; David Dalby of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS); and Mike McNamara of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).

Labels: news, southern europe

Posted at 10:38 CET

 

2.9.11

Basel: Small City — Global City: Conference program extensions

In addition to the optional extension into France, a second extension in Basel for Monday, 17 October is being made available. The cost of this extension will be covered out-of-pocket (attendees must have cash on hand) and through a sponsorship by Laufen. If you have already registered for the conference and wish to include this extension, please notify Elizabeth Heudebourg, chapter administrative assistant as soon as possible. Attendance for the Basel extension is limited to 20 persons. Only one guests per registrant can be accepted for the Basel extension at this time.

Labels: CES, event, switzerland

Posted at 15:59 CET