December 17th - January 4th 

Thursday, January 10th @ 5:45pm 

The Bill & Melinda Gates Computer Science Complex will bring together all programs, faculty and students of the Computer Science Department for the first time in the department's history. The complex comprises two buildings-Dell Computer Science Hall and a wing for research to the south-connected by an atrium. Their design emphasizes modern uses of materials found in UT-Austin's early buildings, which largely adhere to a Spanish Mediterranean vocabulary.  Design Architect Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, and Executive Architect STG Design. 

Sponsored by:

Austin Commercial 

STG Design

The Porter Company

More information and RSVP here. 

All committees are open to members and nonmembers, we encourage your participation.  Committee meetings take place once a month at the Austin Center for Architecture, 801 W. 12th Street, unless otherwise noted.

Members, send me your news!  Accolades, new projects, new hires, etc.   

In Memorium 

Ray Bedford Bailey, born in Marshall, Texas, on the 11th of March 1942, died in Houston, his home of 45 years, on Monday, the 10th of December 2012, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. His wife, Peggy, and his children, Cope and Claire, were at his side.  More here. 

Information from AIA.org and other related AIA resources. 

Don't Delay.  Renew your Membership for 2013 Today!

Renewing by December 31, 2012, has some additional benefits. 

Win a Free Convention Experience*
Renew early and be entered in a sweepstakes drawing for one complete AIA 2013 National Convention package-travel, accommodations, and convention registration. Two convention packages will be awarded.

Receive a Free AIA Continuing Education Course
Renew early and receive one free online continuing education course through AIA Virtual Convention. Choose from over 30 courses-all of which earn learning units.

In order to efficiently handle the renewals of almost 80,000 members, we ask that you use one of several options to renew your AIA membership by January 15, 2013.  More info here! 

The format of the day will remain the same as last time... Morning advocacy training with David Lancaster and our contract lobbyists including legislative updates and Lobbying 101 and then afternoon appointments with legislators.  The day will begin about 9am and visits should be finished by 4pm.  Training is essential. 

TSA Call for Presentations!
If you have an insight, technique, or idea you're eager to share, this is your chance to communicate it to the Texas design industry.
 
Texas Architects is now accepting Continuing Education presentation submittals for next year's Convention in Fort Worth, November 7-9, 2013.
 
Submit online here. 

AIA National Convention

leadership for architecture...leadership beyond architecture
The AIA National Convention and Design Exposition is the industry's most comprehensive national event for architects and design professionals.  Nowhere else will you find so many opportunities to diversify and sharpen your expertise in such a convenient and cost-effective way.  

A corporate shoemaker who encourages the act of giving; an architect who challenges his profession to help those in need; and an elder statesman who has selflessly served others throughout his distinguished career.

Our keynote speakers at the AIA National Convention are leaders who, like you, build a better world-one day, one project at a time. Come to the AIA convention, and develop the knowledge and professional contacts you need to elevate your practice and your career.  More info here.

Come to convention.  It's on us.
Renew your AIA membership for 2013 by December 31, 2012, and you will receive one entry in a sweepstakes drawing for a complete AIA National Convention package-including airfare, hotel, and convention registration. Two convention packages will be awarded.  More info here.