Fulbright scholars in architecture wanted for 2009-2010!
The application deadline for this
prestigious grant is August 1, 2008. Awards
in Egypt (#9058), Zambia (#9107), Israel (9414), Tunisia (#9442),
and Oman (#9434) afford scholars the opportunity to teach and
conduct research on a variety of topics related to architecture and
urban planning. U.S. citizenship and a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal
degree are required. Applicants to the Tunisia award should have
fluent French; English is sufficient for the remaining awards. For
more information please see www.cies.org!
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that the Americans with Disabilities Act
Accessibilities Guidelines for ADA Titles II and
III, which the Accessibility Board released
in 2004, are available for public review, with a deadline for
comments of August 18. Please click here to view the AIArchitect article on
this topic.
Faith & Form / IFRAA Religious Art & Architecture
Awards
Call for Entries
Submissions must have been postmarked by July 18,
2008
Diversity Recognition
Program
This program celebrates and invites the
contributions of AIA members toward the goal of a more diverse
profession. Up to twelve submissions will be selected annually to
be recognized as Diversity Best Practices. All individuals
submitting a proposal must sign the waiver/release form. Electronic submissions
are preferred and should be sent to diversity@aia.org. Hard copy submissions
may be sent to Yvette Morris, Manager, Diversity, The American
Institute of Architects, 1735 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC
20006.
Pietro Belluschi and the Pacific
Northwest
The Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture (IFRAA)
presents its first of a series of conference reports. Michael J.
Crosbie, AIA, reports on the keynote address Meredith L. Clausen,
AIA, delivered to the 2007 IFRAA conference in Portland, Ore., on
Pietro Belluschi (1899–1994), FAIA. Belluschi's work
(particularly in the Pacific Northwest) is distinguished by a
strong sense of place, a regional identity, and often deep
spirituality.
Read the full report on this
presentation.
IFRAA - Allied Organization
Events
Dates and locations of major conferences and events nationwide.
Also, see a list of related links.
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Schuette also describes how the field has evolved, the types of
works that are currently being prepared, and how architects can
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