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The mission of the AIA Design for Aging (DFA) Knowledge Community is to foster design innovation and disseminate knowledge necessary to enhance the built environment and quality of life for an aging society. This includes relevant research on characteristics, planning and costs associated with innovative design for aging. In addition, DFA provides outcome data on the value of these design solutions and environments. 

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  • 1.  Are conferences dead?

    Posted 10-19-2021 04:18 PM
    Leading Age, NIC, Argentum, Finance Conference.  Are we getting good business development, or just spending our marketing budgets?

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    Sarah Gregory AIA
    Director of Senior Living
    CJMW Architecture
    Winston Salem NC
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  • 2.  RE: Are conferences dead?

    Posted 10-20-2021 12:28 PM
    It's been a little crazy with everything opening up but there seems to be less potential clients.  Fingers crossed on LeadingAge next week.

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    Greg Hunteman AIA
    President
    Pi Architects
    Austin TX
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  • 3.  RE: Are conferences dead?

    Posted 10-22-2021 12:03 PM
    I don't think conferences are dead, but conference providers need to acknowledge, and accept, that things have indeed changed and for the better. You can find a global audience where it was not truly possible prior. That is a great opportunity for other types of marketing and branding. 

    Janet Roche, MDS, CAPS
    Janet Roche Designs, LLC
    Real Design Solutions for the Human Condition
    617-755-7237
    617-233-6155
    Allied ASID
    The Boston Architectural College, Adjunct Instructor