CertainTeed Saint-Gobain Lunch Program

Tuesday, May 8, 2012
12 noon
Cost: $5
Location: Silverado Smokehouse; 4522 Weber Road

Program Description:
Publications for Product Life Cycle Assessment– 1 Hr. AIA HSW, SD

Overview – This course provides an extensive look at how specific publications regarding product selection promote environmentally sustainable buildings. These publications such as LCA, PCR, and EPD describe environmental concepts and how these concepts may be of value to architectural firms and building owners pursuing LEED certification.

Thanks to John Gutz and CertainTeed for providing this program.

Winco Lunch Program

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
12 noon
Cost: $5
Location: U&I Restaurant; 309 South Water St.

World Renewable Energy Forum

May 13-17, 2012

If you are interested in attending the World Renewable Energy Forum (WREF) at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, please Aleisha Kolb for more information. Topics include:
• Daylighting and Bioclimatic Design
• Active Solar
• Zero-Net-Energy
• Building Integrated PV
• Solar Shading Strategies
• Building Performance Modeling and Design Tools
• Merging of Sustainability and Affordability
• Building Case Studies and Examples of Exemplary Design
• Emerging Architecture (highlighting the AIA Committee on the Environment 2011 Winners)

AIACC/AGC Mixer

Thursday, May 17, 2012
5:30 – 7:30pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Brewster St. Icehouse

Remember there is no Chapter meeting this month. Instead you are encouraged to attend the annual AIA CC/AGC Mixer. It will be casual and fun. Come grab a couple of drinks, some fajitas, and hang out with your colleagues. We thank our generous sponsors Heldenfels and Rock Engineering for underwriting this event!

AIA National Convention, Washington DC

May 17-19, 2012

Don’t forget, National Convention advanced registration ends April 17. We’re planning for a great, exciting and informative Convention in our Nation’s Capital. Plan to be there! Associate members qualify for ½ off pricing. Registration is FREE for new members! Contact me with any questions. Remember, if you can’t make it, virtual webinars are available to get those CE credits.

Centiva Lunch Program

Tuesday, May 21, 2012
11:30 – 1:30
Cost: $5
Location: Water Street Banquet Room

RSVP by May 16, 2012. Click here for more information.

2012 NCARB Practice Analysis Survey

The 2012 NCARB Practice Analysis survey has launched. Please be checking your e-mail inbox for the link. NCARB is asking for about an hour of your time to participate in the survey, which can be completed in multiple short sessions. The survey will inform several important programs pertinent to the profession, so it's time well spent.

US/ICOMOS International Symposium in San Antonio

May 31-June 2, 2012

The 15th US/ICOMOS International Symposium will be held May 31-June 2, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas. The theme of the conference is “Confluence of Cultures: World Heritage in the Americas.” The conference will feature the San Antonio Missions, which are on the US Tentative List for nomination to the World Heritage List.

The 2012 symposium will feature keynote presentations, four panel discussions, field tours of the Missions, including the Alamo, and three receptions, including the 40th anniversary celebration of the World Heritage Convention during the opening reception at Mission San Jose, all included in the single registration fee. In addition, a pre-conference tour of the Modern Movement in San Antonio also is being offered at an additional cost.

Register now.
Please note residents of Texas may register at the member rate.

The 2012 US/ICOMOS International Symposium is an official event of UNESCO's World Heritage Convention 40th Anniversary Celebration. Click here to see more events.