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About the NAC

Since 2000, the National Associates Committee has been dedicated to representing and advocating for Associates, both mainstream and non-traditional, in the national, regional, state, and local components of the AIA. By promoting excellence, providing information and leadership, fostering inclusiveness and encouraging individual, community and professional development, the NAC strives to integrate the growing Associates community of the profession into a strong voice within the American Institute of Architects.



                                          

Events

Awards

Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship

 

The National Associates Committee developed the Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship in honor and memory of their late friend and colleague, Jason Pettigrew. The scholarship recognizes the significant contributions of interns at early stages in their careers and encourages them to complete the licensure process by defraying costs associated with the Architect Registration Examination (ARE).

Visit the Pettigrew webpage on AIA.org

The application process has changed for 2012! Learn more about the updated application process.

Please note: The 2012 application period has closed. Thank you to all applicants!

Resources

Podcasts

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Publications

AssociateNews
Reformatted in 2011, AssociateNews is now a news service, posting timely and relevant news annoucnements that may be of interest to the Associate members. These posts will be through a variety of media, including KnowledgeNet, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.  The previous format, a semi-monthly newsletter, was produced by the National Associates Committee for the Associate membership of the AIA and included the latest information and events from around the country. Read past issues AssociateNews: July 2010 issue April 2010 issue | Archive

Forward
The architectural design journal, Forward, is produced by the National Associates Committee to provide a voice for Associate AIA members within the Institute. The Forward publications staff strives to inform the members about provocative issues facing the profession of architecture today. Contact the Forward Director.

Forward 211: Adaptation
Forward 111: Landscape
Forward 110: Architecture and the Body
Forward 209: Ornament
Forward 109: Light and Shadow
Archives

RADReport
Produced monthly by the National Associates Committee this publication will serve as a regular conduit of information throughout the Associate Leader Network. Content will vary, but it will regularly be used to highlight issues and topics pertinent to the Associate members, news and announcements from National, Associate member accomplishments, and Emerging Professional events from all 18 Regions.  To provide content contact you Regional Associate Director.

Announcements

Latest Discussions

Latest Blogs

A recent graduates perspective of the profession (book)

National Associates Committee

A new book was recently brought to the attention of the NAC - 'Down Detour Road: An Architect in Search of Practice' by Eric J Cesal. This book, authored by Cesal who recently completed... more

Central City Walking Tour

National Associates Committee

After hurricane Katrina decimated 60% of the housing stock in New Orleans, the URBANbuild program from the Tulane University along with the Neighborhood Housing Services of New Orleans have worked... more


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