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AIA Foundation launches Regional Resilient Design Studio

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The AIA Foundation (AIAF), a nonprofit philanthropic extension of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), today announced the site of AIAF’s first Regional Resilience Design Studio, funded with an initial $250,000 social impact investment by Benjamin Moore & Co.

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AIA: Crowd-funding shows promise for financing real estate projects

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Under the long-delayed "crowdfunding” regulations, small firms could sell shares through online "portals," where thousands of investors could pore over the business plans of small companies and choose promising investments. read more.

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Speculative vs purpose-built labs: Pros and cons

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Kemper, AIA and R. David Cole, AIA share the unique advantages and challenges of both spec. Kemper, AIA and R. Speculative vs purpose-built labs: Pros and cons 0 qpurcell Mon, 01/22/2024 - 10:55 Laboratories Hanbury's George L. and purpose-build labs.

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Energy code requirements for commercial low-slope roof assemblies [AIA course]

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jurisdictions have adopted regulations for energy-efficient construction of commercial buildings. These regulations usually include provisions related to low-slope roof assemblies— buildings whose roofs slope less than two units vertical in 12 units horizontal (2:12). Forty-three states and most U.S.

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Are design-build contracts killing small architecture firms?

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Current federal contracting laws are harming the livelihood of small architecture firms, costing the government more money by increasing the number of firms competing, while discouraging small firms from entering the market, according to AIA testimony presented today on Capitol Hill.

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The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future

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K-12 Schools Healthcare Facilities Office Buildings Public Health Labs Regulations Energy-Efficient Design Green Specifications Insulation Energy Efficient Roofing Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion.

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Insulation in the extreme

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by Tiffany Coppock, AIA, NCARB, CDT, LEED AP. Beyond the global pandemic and events in the news, both episodic weather events and new environmental regulations are placing extreme demand on building materials, including insulation. Extreme weather, climate concerns, and new regulations. Photos courtesy Owens Corning.