AIA Iowa Annual Convention 2008 - Registrants

2008 Awards Program | Convention Highlights Elizabeth Stewart's Presentation: Part 1 | Part 2 C-1 Form | Workshop Handouts | Chapter Packet Kicking Habits, an exploration of SustAIAnability 2030 “Rapidly accelerating climate change (global warming), which is caused by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, is now fueling dangerous regional and global environmental events. Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration illustrates that buildings are responsible for almost half (48%) of all GHG emissions annually. Seventy-six percent of all electricity generated by US power plants goes to supply the Building Sector. Therefore, immediate action in the Building Sector is essential if we are to avoid hazardous climate change.” Source: Architecture2030.org.   In 2005, in response to the above information, the American Institute of Architects established a position statement stating the need for architects to take action against greenhouse gasses. It called for a 50% reduction in the generation of greenhouse gasses by our buildings by the year 2010, with a 10% or greater reduction in each of the following five years, leading to carbon neutral buildings by the year 2030. We are less than two years away from 2010, and need the tools today to enact change needed to meet our position in 2010, and to continue moving towards our 2030 goal.   The 2008 Convention Committee established the theme of “Kicking Habits” to focus our awareness on the design opportunities inherent in meeting the 2030 challenge. We hope you will join us to be challenged, inspired, and to learn. We look forward to seeing you in Des Moines on September 25 and 26 for “Kicking Habits”! Michael Broshar, FAIA Convention Chair

Pella Intern Program Pella Commercial has paused to recognize the importance of the future of the architectural professional and our emerging professionals by graciously funding the Pella Intern Program at the 2008 AIA Iowa Convention. This program along with the support of mentorship at the national level, the Mentorship: A Journey in Collaborative Learning program, celebrates AIA Iowa intern members (those enrolled in the Intern Development Program (IDP)) by providing funding for them to attend the convention at a reduced rate. AIA Iowa intern members may sign up for this program under the heading ‘Pella Intern Program’ and by indicating on the registration form that they are enrolled in IDP. Edward Mazria, FAIA and keynote speaker at the AIA Iowa Convention, will give a special presentation on Wednesday, September 24th at Kocimski Auditorium at the College of Design, Iowa State University beginning at 7 p.m.

Students & Faculty Registration information for Students and full-time Faculty wanting to attend the convention can be found at the Department of Architecture, Iowa State University (156 College of Design, Ames). For additional information please contact Jean Holt, 515.294.2557 or jholt@iastate.edu. Registration information for Students wanting to attend the Design Awards Celebration, Friday, September 26, need to contact the AIAS President, Justine Bangert at jbangert@iastate.edu. Convention Exhibitors All exhibitor booth have been filled for the 2008 Convention. If you are an exhibitor and have any questions, please call Mindy Blanchard at 515.244.7502. If you would like to be placed on the Exhibitor Booth wait list or be palced on the mailing list for next year, please email communications@aiaiowa.org. Convention Sponsorship Even if you are unable to attend the convention, you can still make a presence by sponsoring an event. View Sponsorship Opportunities here. Media All Media interested in attending or speaking with a member of AIA Iowa for an interview, please contact Denise Essman at Essman & Associates, 515.282.7145 or d.essman@essmanassociates.com.