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Danish Modern: Then And Now (COD) Copenhagen, Denmark August 31 -September 4, 2008

AIA Project Delivery Workshop for Government and Corporate Facility Decision Makers Park City, UT September 9, 2008

Schools in A Flat World (CAE) Helsinki, Finland September 10 - 13, 2008

Web Seminar: Design Build Contract Forms, Legal Risks, Legislation and Roles , United States of America September 16, 2008

Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference Chicago, IL September 18 - 20, 2008

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Technology in Practice

The AIA Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Knowledge Community serves as a resource for AIA members, the profession, and the public in the deployment of computer technology in the practice of architecture. TAP monitors the development of computer technology and its impact on architecture practice and the entire building life cycle, including design, construction, facility management, and retirement or reuse.

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EDGES Newsletter includes news, trends, and best practices of interest to members of the AIA Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Knowledge Community.

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TAP Announces 2008 BIM Award Winners

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TAP Announces 2007 BIM Award Recipients
The third annual Building Information Model (BIM) Awards, given by the AIA Technology in the Architectural Practice, honored nine projects that highlighted proven strategies and the latest trends in design and technology in the building industry. The projects and their architects will be featured at the December 2007 AIA conference, "The Future of Professional Practice." More about the BIM Awards:

"2007 Third Annual BIM Awards, Part 1" in AECbytes
2006 BIM Award Recipients

New: TAP Blog

Did you know that TAP has its own blog on aia.org? Add your comments or just check it out by going to www.blog.aia.org/tap.

Interested in Integrated Project Delivery?
Integrated Project Delivery is a collaborative project delivery approach that fully integrates all stakeholders early on in the process. This approach allows participants to optimize project results, increase value, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency throughout the project lifecycle. For more information on Integrated Project Delivery, please click here.

BIM: Influencing Building Envelope Design and Performance
On October 26, 2006, the AIA Center for Building Science and Performance held a symposium at the AIA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., to explore BIM technology as it relates to energy-efficient design strategies. To read an article that covers the symposium from the online publication AECbytes, click here.

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

Upjohn Research Initiative Call for Submissions - deadline September 1, 2008
AIA Research Initiatives include the Upjohn Research Initiative, which matches base funds for applied research projects that advance professional practice, and theRFP Research Program, in which the AIA awards up to 10 grants of $7,000 each for selected projects. This grant qualifies recipients to have their findings and outcomes published both electronically in the AIA Soloso online database and in a nationally distributed publication: The American Institute of Architects Report on University Research. 2008 recipients of this grant include the Design for Aging Knowledge Community and Constance Bodurow, Assoc. AIA. of the Regional and Urban Design Committee Knowledge Community.