Green Building Law Update

MAY 7, 2017

Last week the American Institute of Architects released the 2017 edition of the A201 family of contract documents, including updated versions of the AIA’s documents developed for the design-bid-build delivery model. The previous version of the design-bid-build contract documents included a Sustainable Project version.

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APRIL 4, 2019

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association will award six libraries with the 2019 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards for excellence in architectural design. You will find each project and a brief description from the AIA below. For more information, click the project name or image. .

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JANUARY 25, 2024

Video: Research-based design for K-12 schools 0 dbarista Thu, 01/25/2024 - 10:04 Two experts from national architecture firm PBK discuss how behavioral research is benefiting the design of K-12 schools in Texas, Florida, and other states.

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Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Kermit Baker, the AIA's chief economist, said six months of billing and project activity declines could mean that the design industry is "facing some headwinds" for the first time since its expansion started in 2012.

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MARCH 28, 2024

Workplace campus design philosophy: People are the new amenity 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/28/2024 - 10:33 Office Buildings Nick Arambarri, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB, Director of Commercial, LPA, underscores the value of providing rich, human-focused environments for the return-to-office workforce. People deserve better places to go to.

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JANUARY 9, 2020

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is recognizing four projects with its 2020 Regional & Urban Design Awards. The 2020 Regional & Urban Design program recognizes the best in urban design, regional and city planning and community development.

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APRIL 16, 2018

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Library Association (ALA) are awarding six libraries with the 2018 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards for excellence in architectural design.

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JULY 30, 2018

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) is recognizing seven projects with its Healthcare Design Awards for cutting-edge designs that help solve aesthetic, civic, urban, and social problems while also being functional and sustainable.

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JUNE 10, 2020

The American Institute of Architects ( AIA ) released new resources to support employers, public officials, and design professionals with re-occupying buildings more safely after COVID-19 shutdowns.

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

Transforming the entry experience with biophilic design 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 13:44 Biophilic Design Vessel Architecture & Design's Cassandra Wallace, AIA, NCARB, explores how incorporating biophilic design elements and dynamic lighting can transform a seemingly cavernous entry space into a warm and inviting focal point.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 28, 2024

References: AIA (2007). References: AIA (2007). The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Washington, DC AGC (2010). Integrated Project Delivery: Case Studies, American Institute of Architects (AIA), Washington, DC Construction Users Roundtable (CURT). Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide.” Ballard, G.

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Construction Business Owner

JUNE 5, 2013

(May 29, 2013) – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected six recipients to receive the 2013 AIA/ALA Library Building Awards. Biennially, representatives from the AIA and the American Library Association (ALA) gather to celebrate the finest examples of library design by architects licensed in the U.S.

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MAY 26, 2023

AIA/Deltek index score fell back into negative territory last month as.conditions softened for design firms. Excluding slight growth seen in March, billings have declined every month since last October.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

. – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) has selected the recipients of the AIA National Healthcare Design Awards program. The AIA Healthcare Awards program showcases the best of healthcare building design and healthcare design-oriented research.

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AUGUST 14, 2018

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is becoming more proactive in its efforts to help school districts address violence. The Institute is launching a bipartisan effort on Capitol Hill to help state and local school officials access information and funding to design safer and securer schools.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2024

144: 6 Design Objects With Amazing Backstories Life of an Architect Podcast dbarista Tue, 02/13/2024 - 13:57 From a design standpoint, some things are just cooler than other things. Bob Borson, FAIA From a design standpoint, some things are just cooler than other things. Life of an Architect Podcast Ep.

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

4 design strategies for successful K-12 magnet schools 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/02/2023 - 09:41 K-12 Schools Clark Nexsen's Donna Francis, AIA, Principal, and Becky Brady, AIA, share four reasons why diverse K-12 magnet schools require diverse design. Design Strategies for K-12 Magnet Schools 1. is global studies.

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APRIL 16, 2018

The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is recognizing ten projects with its Education Facility Design Awards for state-of-the-art designs of schools and learning centers. .

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MARCH 28, 2023

Inclusive design requires relearning how we read space 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/28/2023 - 13:20 Designers Pulling from his experience during a campus design workshop, David Johnson, AIA, LEED AP, encourages architects to better understand how to design spaces that are inclusive for everyone.

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APRIL 8, 2024

3 sustainable design decisions to make early 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/08/2024 - 09:26 Sustainability In her experience as an architect, Megan Valentine AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, WELL AP, Fitwel, Director of Sustainability, KTGY details three early sustainable design decisions: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios.

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MARCH 17, 2020

Demand for design services in February increased at a solid pace for the sixth month in a row, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 53.4 for February reflects an increase in design services provided by U.S. respectively. .

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MAY 19, 2021

Continuing its meteoric rebound, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded its third consecutive month of positive billings, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). AIA’s ABI score for April rose to 57.9 compared to 55.6 in March (any score above 50 indicates an increase in billings).

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APRIL 2, 2013

(April 2, 2013) -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected the 11 recipients of the 2013 Small Project Awards. The AIA Small Project Awards Program, now in its 10th year, was established to recognize small-project practitioners for the high quality of their work and to promote excellence in small-project design.

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MARCH 17, 2024

5 criteria to optimize medical office design 0 rcassidy Sun, 03/17/2024 - 09:30 Healthcare Facilities Healthcare designers need to consider privacy, separate areas for practitioners, natural light, outdoor spaces, and thoughtful selection of materials for medical office buildings.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 14, 2023

Now in its 23rd year, the annual AIA housing awards include eight categories: one- and two-family custom residences; one- and two-family production homes; multifamily housing; specialized housing; excellence in affordable housing; mixed-use community connection; community-engaged design; and universal dwelling design.

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Pro Builder

MARCH 14, 2023

Now in its 23rd year, the annual AIA housing awards were selected from eight possible categories: one- and two-family custom residences; one- and two-family production homes; multifamily housing; specialized housing; excellence in affordable housing; mixed-use community connection; community-engaged design; and universal dwelling design.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

The American Institute of Architects Academy of Architecture for Health has selected the recipients of the AIA National Healthcare Design Awards program. The AIA Healthcare Awards program showcases the best of healthcare building design and healthcare design-oriented research. Body Image: read more.

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AUGUST 13, 2021

In this exclusive interview for HorizonTV , Mike Rodebaugh, AIA, Senior Living Sector Leader with LEO A DALY, describes how his firm applies "hospitality magic tricks" in its senior living communities, using design to lend dignity to residents, staff, and residents' families and social circles.

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 10, 2013

(January 9, 2013) – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) have developed the Building Research Information Knowledgebase (BRIK), an interactive portal offering free online access to peer-reviewed research projects and case studies in all facets of the built environment, from pre-design through (..)

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AUGUST 24, 2020

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) have released a paper that provides guidance on design collaboration on construction projects.

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APRIL 11, 2024

The just cause in behavioral health design: Make it right 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/11/2024 - 08:42 Healthcare Facilities NAC Architecture shares strategies for approaching behavioral health design collaboratively and thoughtfully, rather than simply applying a set of blanket rules.

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Best Practices Construction Law

AUGUST 12, 2014

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently released seven updated documents in its design-build family. AIA Documents Overview. An AIA press release highlights the array of how AIA agreements seek to accommodate the various ways in which design build projects are delivered. Additional Changes.

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JUNE 25, 2014

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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AUGUST 17, 2021

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) recorded its sixth consecutive positive month, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

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AUGUST 1, 2019

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) named five projects winners of its 2019 Healthcare Design Awards. The awards recognize cutting-edge designs that help solve aesthetic, civic, urban and social problems while also being functional and sustainable.

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MAY 16, 2016

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Architects Foundation announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with architecture firm HOK under which HOK will facilitate focus group activities in partnership with the AIA’s Design and Health Research Consortium, which works to advance university-led research in the area of design and (..)

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) has selected 11 educational and cultural facilities for this year’s CAE Educational Facility Design Awards. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Education Facility Facility Managers K-12 Schools School Construction'

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