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AIA Housing KC convention workshop

  • 1.  AIA Housing KC convention workshop

    Posted 05-20-2013 10:32 AM
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    Please join the AIA Housing KC for our convention Wednesday workshop

    Leadership in Housing: Creative Strategies for Healthy Neighborhoods

    This day-long, interactive session will focus on issues specific to multifamily residential architects, including both affordable and market-rate projects. We will go in-depth on timely topics such as best practices and innovative projects, designing for an aging population, new accessibility codes, occupant health, and critical partnerships for success. The session will focus on the expanding role of the architect in addressing critical technical issues while producing beautiful buildings that are well suited to their place and inhabitants. 

    http://eventscribe.com/2013/AIA/TwitterPres.asp?Pres=33365

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    Katherine Williams AIA
    Chester VA
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