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Ronald Skaggs, FAIA, honored with 2017 Kemper Award

Ronald Skaggs, FAIA, honored with 2017 Kemper Award

Posted by | Dec 21, 2016 | 0 |

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) December 7 announced the Board of Directors of the AIA bestowed Ronald Skaggs, FAIA, with the 2017 Edward C. Kemper Award. Named in honor of the AIA’s first executive director, the award is given annually to an architect who has contributed significantly to the profession through service to the AIA. Skaggs, whose uncanny ability to recruit, mentor, and involve others in projects and causes has built a lasting commitment to excellence within everyone who has collaborated with him. Skaggs will be honored at the 2017 AIA National Convention in Orlando.

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AIA Board of Directors approves equity initiatives

AIA Board of Directors approves equity initiatives

Posted by | Dec 19, 2016 | 0 |

The AIA Board also adopted recommendations of the Equity in Architecture Commission, which included leading architects, educators, and diversity experts.  The group identified root causes for the lack of diversity and inclusion in the profession and offered recommendations on how to address those issues, as well as a timeline for implementation.  The Commission launched its work in November of 2015 to forge action plans for achieving equitable practices, and measurable goals, with tools to assess progress.

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The Grand Louvre – Phase I Honored with AIA Twenty-five Year Award

The Grand Louvre – Phase I Honored with AIA Twenty-five Year Award

Posted by | Dec 16, 2016 | 0 |

The American Institute of Architects yesterday announced The Grand Louvre – Phase I in Paris has been selected for the 2017 AIA Twenty-five Year Award. Designed by I.M. Pei, FAIA, and his firm Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, the 71-foot-high glass and stainless steel pyramid now rivals the Eiffel Tower as one of France’s most recognizable architectural icons.

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Detroit Collaborative Design Center honored with the 2017 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award

Detroit Collaborative Design Center honored with the 2017 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award

Posted by | Dec 14, 2016 | 0 |

The Board of Directors of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) selected Detroit Collaborative Design Center (DCDC) to receive the 2017 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award.  Established in 1972, the Whitney M. Young Jr. Award honors architects and organizations that champion a range of social issues, including affordable housing, minority inclusion and access for persons with disabilities.

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2017 AIA Gold Medal awarded to Paul Revere Williams, FAIA

2017 AIA Gold Medal awarded to Paul Revere Williams, FAIA

Posted by | Dec 12, 2016 | 0 |

The Board of Directors of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) voted last week to posthumously award the 2017 AIA Gold Medal to Paul Revere Williams, FAIA, whose portfolio of nearly 3,000 buildings during his five-decade career was marked with a number of broken barriers.

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Architecture Billings Index rebounds after two down months

Architecture Billings Index rebounds after two down months

Posted by | Nov 26, 2016 | 0 |

After seeing consecutive months of contracting demand for the first time in four years, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) saw a modest increase demand for design services.  As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve-month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending.

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Erdy McHenry named Architecture Firm of the Year

Erdy McHenry named Architecture Firm of the Year

Posted by | Nov 23, 2016 | 0 |

Erdy McHenry Architecture, a firm known for innovative solutions-based design approach, has won the 2016 Firm of the Year Award, the highest award given to a design firm by the American Institute of Architects Pennsylvania Chapter.  They were honored for being “a principle force in consistently producing distinguished architecture.”

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