September 18, 2007
by: Murrye Bernard Assoc. AIA LEED AP

9.25.07 Deadline Extension: New York Now
Showcasing recent work by AIANY members, this non-juried exhibition will be inclusive allowing the widest possible participation and offering a comprehensive view of the work being done by Chapter members. The exhibition will include works of all scales: small, large, commercial, residential, public, private, interiors, historic preservation, engineering, landscape, and urban design.

9.30.07 Call for Papers: Preserving New York
The New York Preservation Archive Project is calling for papers for a one-day symposium, to be held February 16, 2008 at the Museum of the City of New York. The symposium will focus on issues that have inspired and shaped preservation in NYC. Topics may include, but are not limited to: the role of the civic sector, individual preservationists, professionalism in preservation, the role of the media, aesthetic regulation vs. historical commemoration, and preservation advocacy and outreach efforts.

10.16.07 Grant Submission: NCARB Grant Program
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) annually awards up to a total of $10,000 for the integration of practice and education. Up to three grants are awarded to NAAB-accredited programs to support new curricular initiatives. Programs applying for grants should present concepts are more risk-taking than an architecture school can initially afford.

11.13.07 Award Submission: Reiger Graham Prize
This second biannual prize hosted by The Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America (ICA&CA), will be awarded to a recent graduate or architecture practitioner to promote the practice of classical architecture and foster the continuity of knowledge of the classical tradition. The winner will hold a three-month fellowship at the American Academy in Rome, including academy fees, travel allotment, and stipend.

11.16.07 Request for Proposals: 2008 Sustainable Design Assessment Team
The “SDAT” program, released by the AIA Center for Communities by Design, is a community assistance program integrating design and policy-based assessments since its 2005 inception. Teams of volunteer professionals (architects, urban designers, planners, hydrologists, economists, attorneys, and others) work with community decision-makers and stakeholders to help develop a vision and framework for a sustainable future. The AIA will provide up to $15,000 in cash and in-kind contributions per SDAT in 2008. Communities will provide a $5,000 cash match as well as contribute other resources to the process.

1.15.08 Submission: AMD Open Architecture Challenge
This international design competition challenges architects, designers, and others to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to improve international living conditions. Annually, the design community addresses a different systemic issue facing those living in under-served communities. This year’s challenge will focus on the design and construction of technology centers to help a community realize greater educational, social, and business opportunities via the Internet. AMD is providing the funding to implement one or more of the winning solutions including the first year’s operating costs for the community partner.

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