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Center for Building Science and Performance News is the
eNewsletter of the AIA Center for Building Science and Performance.
Center for Building Science and Performance News articles
combine thoughtful commentary and analysis on current issues and
future trends in architecture. We are always looking for new ideas
and fresh perspectives. Please keep the following tips in mind as
you prepare your article.
Style
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that will be short yet informative and useful as they think about
the many issues involved in their daily work.
• Strive for an informative, approachable style in your
writing. Stay away from the passive voice.
• Please keep in mind that not every reader will be familiar
with some well-used acronyms and terms used among practicing
architects.
Format
• Your article should be about 500 to 700 words. Your readers
will not have time to wade through a long, complex article.
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flow. As a rule, your conclusion should answer the reader’s
question, “Why did the author want me to read
this?”
• For greater Web readability, please do not double space
after full sentences.
• Use targeted yet creative headlines, and use subheads to
break up long sections of text.
• Photos and illustrations are welcome but should not be
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Please include captions in a separate Microsoft Word file.
• Your article should include a short (50 words or fewer)
biographical sketch for each author.
Submissions
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Microsoft Word or otherwise PC-compatible file attached to an
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