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43RD ANNUAL HEALTH FACILITIES PLANNING SEMINAR - March 11-12

Eight Architects Declare Candidacy
for Three AIA Offices

Elections for the Institute’s next first vice president/president-elect, vice presidents, and secretary will be held in June at the AIA 2010 National Convention and Expo in Miami, Florida.

Note:
Frederick F. Butters, Esq., FAIA (AIA Detroit)
is running for the AIA National Secretary position
2011–2013

The following bills were signed and filed with the Office of the Great Seal.

  • HB 4264/PA 141 HISTORIC CREDIT (Jones, Robert) Allows use of historic credit carryforwards to offset recaptured credits under Michigan Business Tax.
  • HB 4709/PA 142 TAX YEAR (Melton) Modifies the definition of tax year under the Michigan Business Tax.
  • HB 4793/PA 143 LICENSING EXAM (Byrum) Allows licensing exam after graduation for architectural graduates.

On-Demand AIA National Convention Education Programs Available Online

Strategic Plan
As the architectural profession moves through the first decade of the twenty-first century, it becomes increasingly obvious that the pace of change continues to accelerate . . .

Construction Activity Projected through 2010

GARDEN   | January 21, 2010
Architect, or Whatever
By KRISTINA SHEVORY
A troubled economy and the implosion of the real estate market have thrown thousands of architects and designers out of work, forcing them to find or create jobs.

Creating Livable Communities in Michigan
AIA Michigan’s Blueprint for Smart Growth 

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM
AIA MICHIGAN

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A message from AIA Michigan's President
Alan H. Cobb, FAIA
 

2010 - Architects excel in times of significant change, and with this change comes great opportunity. We must be the agents of this change. Our profession is one of leadership, especially when our innovative solutions can unlock access to the future. This economic transition is a catalyst for advanced thought, and the architectural profession is a transformative engine. AIA Michigan will assist our membership with these challenges, placing architects in a leadership role around the State. 2010 will continue to challenge all of us, but I firmly believe that in this kind of environment architects do their best work. In 2010 we will be reshaping our world for future generations.

Excellent communication to all of our membership will be a major focus this year. One of my 2010 goals is to provide an AIA Michigan E-Newsletter, monthly. With this we will provide a venue for each local Chapter from the Upper Peninsula to K ‘zoo to “sound-off” and tell membership about local events around this great state.

Our 2009 – 2014 AIA Michigan Strategic Plan will guide 2010 and provide our Board of Directors direction. Please visit our full Strategic Plan on the AIA Michigan Web-Site. (link to AIA MI Web-site)

Vision Statement - AIA Michigan will inspire its members to be leaders in creating environments that uplift and celebrate the human spirit.

Mission - AIA Michigan will serve its members and advance the profession of architecture through education, networking, partnerships, promotion, and advocacy at a state-wide level. It provides and funds programs, fosters communication among its members and the public, mentors students and young architects, collaborates with allied professions and organizations, and is of service to society.

A Balanced 2010 Budget – solid fiscal planning is essential for AIA Michigan.


 

CELEBRATING MICHIGAN'S ARCHITECTURE

      

GREAT ARCHITECTURE OF MICHIGAN
Photographs by Balthazar Korab
Text by John Gallagher
Published 2008
ISBN (Cloth): 9780981614403
Size: 9 x 10.5, 224 Pgs., 162 Illus.
The non-profit Michigan Architectural Foundation helps the public understand, evaluate, and enjoy architecture and recognize the importance of the built environment. To that end MAF sifted through nearly 500 of Michigan’s most architecturally significant buildings to winnow the list for this volume to 150. With photographs by Balthazar Korab and text by John Gallagher, this book will be indispensable for anyone wanting to learn more about Michigan’s impressive architectural legacy... 
 

WHY AN ARCHITECT


 
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. . .   

 

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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