AIA Knowledge Community Awards Program Currently Accepting Submissions
Justice Facilities Review - Deadline March 12, 2012
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Tax Incentives: Federal and State Energy Tax Programs
By Karl P. Fryzel and Jerome L. Garciano, Esq., Assoc. AIA
This outline, updated January 2012, provides a comparison chart and summaries of the tax incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency at the state and federal levels. The file is a 260-page / 2mb PDF. Request a copy from Mr. Garciano via email.
Film Review: The Greenest Building Film Documentary
By James Malanaphy AIA
The Greenest Building, – written, directed and produced by Jane Turville, of Wagging Tale Productions is exactly what the preservation movement - and the environmental movement– have been waiting for, for a very long time. It is an honest in depth investigation of the relationship between the built environment and the natural environment and each movement’s contribution to our present idea of sustainable development. Read the full review. Read the complete issue of Preservation Architect.
RE: Link found between hospital's water wall and Legionnaires' disease
Reply by Michael Mitscher, AIA
Very interesting article. It sounds like they are discouraging the design of fountains, probably not a bad idea. But I am curious as to whether they could keep the fountains and their typical cleaning habits (or perhaps even better cleaning habits) and find a way to address it mechanically, with more air changes per hour to help with air borne / bacteria issues. Read discussion on Academy of Architecture for Health Discussion Forum. Read full article in The Washington Post.
2012 Corporate Architects and Facility Management Scholarship
The CAFM Advisory Group is now accepting applications to award two $2,000 scholarships for the 2012 academic year. The deadline to submit is March 23, 2012. Download the application, review requirements and apply today.
2012 Richard H. Driehaus National Preservation Awards Now Open
Each year the National Trust for Historic Preservation celebrates the best of preservation by presenting the Richard H. Driehaus National Preservation Awards to individuals and organizations whose contributions demonstrate excellence in historic preservation. Read eligibility requirements and award descriptions.