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2011-2013 Regional Director is:
Glen LeRoy, FAIA
AIA Michigan Regional Director

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As the architectural
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IMPORTANT
MESSAGE FROM AIA MICHIGAN
New
Beaubien House
Office Hours:
Monday thru Thursday
8:00 to 5:30
Closed on Friday
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message from AIA Michigan's President
Alan H. Cobb, FAIA
Our Legislative Day (March
17th) in Lansing was a great success, and well attended
by over 100 architects and engineers from around the
State. Our legislative agenda remains an important part
of what AIA Michigan does for our profession. Over 75
members of the Michigan Legislature were visited by
architects and engineers armed with important
information on current issues that affect our
businesses. With the state of the economy it is very
important for architects to be heard in Lansing.
There are five Bills being introduced in the State
Senate and House that have a sustainability or energy
conscious focus. We have been invited to the table by
our legislators as experts in sustainable design to
provide analysis and advice, and we welcome this role in
our State and Federal Government.

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CELEBRATING MICHIGAN'S ARCHITECTURE
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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...

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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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