Point Perspective - AIA Austin Monthly E-Newsletter

December 2012

The Value of Architecture 2012

My good friend/ AIA Austin member Brian Linder, AIA is an architect and a realtor, whose real estate practice is called "The Value of Architecture." His firm specializes in the sale of homes that are architecturally significant, and the name, along with modern architecture eye candy, has always sparked my interest and imagination. As architectural professionals, we hang our collective hat on the notion that there is value in our profession and in our work. The pursuit of value in architecture is inherent in our daily routines and in our overarching world view.
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Adventures in Building Science

Join us for this very special presentation by Joseph Lstiburek. Joseph Lstiburek is a principal of Building Science Corporation and an ASHRAE Fellow. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Building Science at the University of Toronto. He has thirty years of experience in design, construction, investigation, and building science research.

Did you know...

Did you know...that as a member of AIA Austin you have access to great member benefits? Chapter leadership is currently working to plan continuing education opportunities, building tours, design award programs, a Homes Tour and more!
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AIA Webinar
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) & You
Thursday, December 6, 2012

The Institute's Government Advocacy Team will host a webinar to explain how the ACA will affect the insurance plans of individuals, small and large businesses and families across the country. Sarah Dash, a member of the research faculty at Georgetown University's Health Policy Institute and a former Capitol Hill policy advisor, will provide insights on:

The goals of the Affordable Care Act
. Rules that affect small businesses
. How the bill affects medical facility investments
. How members can take advantage of provisions in the bill

AIA members can receive one CES learning unit for attending the webinar. Only 200 seats remain for the presentation; we urge you to sign up immediately; we hope each firm will have a representative listening to the presentation.

To learn more and register here.

DECEMBER Calendar

Residential (CRAN) Committee Meeting

11:30am
House Tour
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Old Bakery Block Meeting

Noon
1006 Congress Avenue
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Historic Resources Committee Meeting

11:30am
CFA - 801 W. 12th Street
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COTE Meeting

Noon
CFA - 801 W. 12th Street
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Small Firms Roundtable Happy Hour

5:30pm
J. Black's
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Architecture in Schools Meeting

Noon
CFA - 801 W. 12th St.
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Food for Thought Class - Lean Project Delivery

Noon - 1 LU
CFA - 801 W. 12th Street
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Adventures in Building Science

9:00am - 5:00pm - 7 LU / HSW
Norris Conf. Ctr. - 2525 W. Anderson Ln.
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For a complete listing of upcoming events, click here.
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