AIA LOUISIANA
SEPTEMBER 2013
MEMBER BENEFIT: DEEP ENERGY RETROFIT GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE

The AIA and the Rocky Mountain Institute have partnered to produce a new guide that introduces architects to the tremendous business opportunity that exists in energy retrofitting. Download the guide today and position your firm to participate in this promising market sector

DESIGN FORWARD: INNOVATIONS IN PRACTICE

Design Forward: Innovations in Practice is a continuing education conference hosted by Women in Architecture New Orleans, a subcommittee of AIA New Orleans, in partnership with Tulane School of Architecture. 

During this full day event on Friday, October 18, 2013, panelists from a wide variety of architecture and allied design professions, locally and nationally, will discuss strategies for a successful architecture practice. Panels will include Negotiation + Communication skills, innovative Design + Process, and the importance of Leadership + Diversity. The conference aims to provide meaningful conversation about design and practice from firms around the country and locally. Julie VandenBerg Snow of Julie Snow Architects in Minneapolis, Minnesota is the keynote speaker.  

Design Forward: Innovations in Practice 
Women in Architecture Conference 
Friday, October 18, 2013 
Tulane School of Architecture, Richardson Memorial Hall 
6823 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 

LSBAE BOARD MEETING

Lisa Nice, AIA, AIA LA Vice President of District B and Advocacy Chairman, along with Lynn Robertson, AIA LA Executive Director, attended the June 7, 2013, LSBAE Board Meeting. 

 

A summary of the topics discussed follows: CLICK HERE

THE AIA FORESIGHT REPORT
 
The AIA Foresight Report highlights key trends and their impact on business and growth in the architecture marketplace. It is intended to provide original research that applies to the current and future practice of architecture focusing on the areas of sustainability, advances in building performance, changes in project delivery and the evolution of technology.
 
Key Findings Include:
  • Stiffer competition in the designs services marketplace is here to stay due to recession pressure
  • New markets and a growing base of talent for the A/E/C industry due to the rise of emerging economies, including Brazil, Russian, India, China and South Africa
  • Greater collaboration among design, engineering and construction disciplines
  • Increasing push for measuring the effect and benefit of design strategies and providing building performance data
  • Rise in alternative and complementary services being offered by architecture firms
  • Strong market for green products and design
For more information and to download your complimentary copy click here
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