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IMPORTANT
MESSAGE FROM AIA MICHIGAN
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8:00 to 5:30
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Leadership AIA Day & Annual Meeting 10.28.11

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A
message from
AIA Michigan's President
Douglas Kueffner, AIA
Welcome to 2011! This will be a
year of transition and transformation, with many opportunities
to advance the architecture profession in Michigan. At AIA MI,
our focus for this year will be:
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A
successful transition in executive leadership |
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Visits to
every chapter by Barb Sido, CAE, our new executive
director, and members of the Executive Committee |
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Execute
against the strategic plan, especially in the areas of
membership value and financial sustainability |
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Engage
emerging professionals |
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WHY
AN ARCHITECT
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What do
Architects Do
Few people realize how complicated it is to build--that is until
they find themselves lost in the maze of design options,
building codes, zoning laws, contractors, and so on. No two
building projects are exactly alike, so there is no single,
clear-cut path to follow.
The architect is the one professional who has the education,
training, experience, and vision to guide you through the entire
design and construction process, from helping you define what
you want to build to helping you get the most for your
construction dollar.
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Why Use AIA
Architects
Most building projects start with a want or need. "I need
more file space in my office." Or, "We've outgrown our
house." But how does that need or want get translated into
square feet and three-dimensional space?
That is what architects are trained to do--solve problems in
creative ways. With their broad knowledge of design and
construction, architects can show you alternatives and options
you might never think of on your own.
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