UIA: Architectural education research

UIA announces an international competiton for research papers that

aims to encourage creativity in architectural education. It is

organised in the framework of the reflection groups of the UIA

Architectural Education Commission by the Federation of Institutes of

Korean Architects (FIKA), UIA Korean Section.

This competition is open to individuals or groups of individuals

holding a graduate degree from 5-or-more year programmes in

architecture or urban design and architects entitled to practice in

their countries of residence. It is organised exclusively on-line. The

first selection will be made on a Regional basis. An international

jury will make the final selection.

The research papers, of 30 000 characters maximum, will focus on

teaching and learning methods in architecture; heritage and

sustainability; architecture for all; cultural diversity; spatial

needs; architecture and urbanism.

Prizes

The international jury will award one grand prize of 1500 euros; two

second prizes of 1000 euros each; three third prizes of 500 euros each

and nine honourable mentions. These will be presented during the 2011

UIA Congress in Tokyo.

Main dates

• Regulations posted on web site 3 June 2010

• Registration period 15 October - 30 December 2010

• Transmission of texts 1st February - 30 March 2011

• Publication of results 30 June 2011

• Presentation at UIACongress September 2011.

Participation

The competition language is English. The registration fee of 20 euros

will be paid on-line, by PayPal or credit card, at the time of

registering on the competition site:

www.uia-researchcompetition1.org

Learn more about the UIA Architectural Education Commission

http://www.uia-architectes.org/texte/england/Menu-4/2-Commissions-b.html

ACSA Feedback Request

ACSA is planning for future conferences and would like your input. We have a brief survey that will take less than 5 minutes to complete. It asks about areas of international research and about partnerships with engineering.

We would very much appreciate your input by [7 days from date sent].

ACSA Survey

Virginia Tech Wins European Solar Decathlon

The European Solar Decathlon announced Virginia Tech as the first place winner for their entry, Lumenhaus.

The CRE Solution

Architecture 2030 has released a report to address the commercial real estate (CRE) meltdown currently underway in the US. Titled "The CRE Solution," the report ties tax incentives to high-performance buildings. It is targeted to thaw the frozen CRE market, reduce foreclosures and small business failures, create building sector jobs, reduce energy consumption and emissions, and provide a robust and viable market for PACE and building efficiency revolving loan funds now being established in parts of the US.

Architecture 2030 recommends that Congress implement the ‘CRE Solution’, providing a tax deduction tied to specific energy reduction targets that will create 1.3 million jobs while restoring credit capacity and liquidity in the CRE market.

Read the report: http://www.architecture2030.org/pdfs/theCREsolution.pdf

Design in Action: Inspiring Solutions for People and Cities

2010 Association of Architecture Organizations Conference

November 15-16, 2010 Chicago, IL

Join us for a two-day conference of inspiring ideas and practical solutions. Hear from today’s game changers who are mobilizing design to transform our world now. Learn from colleagues at leading architecture centers who are inventing new ways to solve old problems. Discuss real opportunities for collaboration. Find out who is reaching growing audiences despite the squeeze on financial resources. Rethink and energize your approach to common challenges.

Registration begins July 15, 2010

The Association of Architecture Organizations’ Annual Conference is a catalyst for international dialogue and practical learning on issues confronting design educators and leaders of nonprofit architecture centers.

Interested in leading a Conference Workshop? Learn more.

Special Pre-Conference Boot Camp:

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Don’t miss this exclusive workshop designed for start-ups and emerging architecture centers. Space is limited. For more information, please contact aao@architecture.org.

View flyer online.

AIA 2011 National Convention Call for Presentations

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS

The AIA 2011 Convention in New Orleans presents an opportunity to explore how innovative approaches to planning, design, and construction, along with evolutionary or revolutionary approaches to practice, collaboration, and partnerships can create more resilient urban ecosystems where cities of all scales contribute to a region’s sustainability and regeneration. If you are interested in presenting during next year’s convention (May 12-14, 2011).

Click here for submission requirements.

Deadline for proposals is July 1, 2010

AIAS Studio Culture Public Policy for review

At the AIAS spring meeting, the Board of Directors accepted the first draft of a public policy on the topic of “Studio Culture.” The Board has released a draft statement to its members and stakeholders for a 30-day public review and comment period.

Upon the closing of the comment period, a special working group will incorporate the comments into a final draft of the statement to be considered at the Grassroots Board of Directors meeting in July. The Board may then refer the statement back to the designated group for further work, reject it, or approve it as a statement of AIAS policy. Once approved, the policy statement will be issued in an appropriate form and will be included in a compilation of official policies maintained by AIAS and distributed to all AIAS constituencies.

The current edition of the AIAS Public Policies, approved in July 2009, can be found at the AIAS Web site: http://aias.org/advocacy_service/public_policies.php

Please address all comments and suggestions to Vice President Brett Roeth at broeth@aias.org. Comments must be received no later than Friday, June 11.

Studio Culture Draft Statement