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Downtown Houston Association Sponsors Essay Contest
As part of the Live Downtown campaign, the Downtown Houston Association is sponsoring an essay contest, with the winner receiving a one-year lease, rent-free, at THE RICE. Formerly the Rice Hotel, this historic downtown landmark is being renovated into upscale loft-style apartments. Contestants submit an essay of 500 words or less entitled, "Why I Would Like to Live Downtown."
The official essay contest kicks off on July 31st at Downtown Houston Association's annual downtown Home Tour. In addition to the one-year lease, the grand prize winner receives a $1000 home fashion shopping spree from Foley's.
The grand prize winner will be announced in October. To receive Live Downtown Essay Contest information, or information about the Downtown Home tour, call Downtown Houston Association at 713-856-8938.
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Seminars/Conferences
The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (SSINA) and the Nickel Development Institute (NiDI) are sponsoring a free, one-day workshop in Houston on September 10. The workshop is for architects and others interested in learning innovative and cost effective applications for stainless steel in the building and construction industry. For registration information, contact Ms. Magin Batson, SSINA at 202-342-8836 or 800-982-0355.
AIA London/UK is sponsoring an Architectural Study Tour, September 15-22. Space is limited. August 15 is the reservation deadline. For a brochure describing the complete tour, contact the Houston Chapter office.
The Fourth International Symposium on Roofing Technology, 'Challenges of the 21st Century," is scheduled September 17-19 in Gaithersburg, Maryland.. For registration information, contact the National Roofing Contractors Association's meetings and convention department at 847-299-9070 or 800-323-9545.
The 1997 AIA Diversity Conference is slated August 8-10 in Seattle. Dr. Sharon Sutton, FAIA, chairs the 1997 conference that spotlights women and minority design professionals. The Hon. Norm Rice, Mayor of Seattle, is one of the invited speakers. Interactive workshops, neighborhood tours, and opportunities for informal professional and social exchange are built into the conference agenda. Questions about the AIA Diversity Program can be directed to Jean Barber, 202-626-7305.
The Department of Architecture at Texas A&M University, in collaboration with Texas A&M Continuing Programs and the AIA Continuing Education System, presents "Telematics in International Design & Construction Partnerships" August 18-20. The registration deadline is July 31. Contact the Houston Chapter office for a complete program syllabus.
A Symposium on Tree Preservation and Tree Ordinances is scheduled on Friday, October 17 (Houstonian Hotel) and Saturday, October 18 (Houston Arboretum). The symposium is sponsored by the Houston Area Urban Forestry Council and covers topics such as ordinance incentives for tree preservation, and strategies for tree preservation during construction,. For further information call 281-379-6062.
The 1997 Green Building Conference is October 31-November 2 in Austin. 200 exhibitors and 30 speakers are scheduled for the two-day conference. Telephone 512-264-3444 for additional registration information.
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ARE Unchained
Recent actions by the Texas Legislature and the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners have removed the obstacles to taking the Architectural Registration Examination. Starting now, qualified candidates may take all parts of the exam not to exceed a total cost of $525 (the current statutory limit). Beginning in September, when the new appropriations bill goes into effect, candidates may take all parts of the exam. There are two testing sites in Houston: one in West U (713-528-7653) and one in Clear Lake (713-488-6144). The National Council of Architectural Registrations Boards (NCARB) has released new study guides—a video and book. The video includes a view of a computer-based test center, a brief demonstration of the multiple-choice questions, and a look at how the Site Planning, Building, Planning and Building Technology vignettes work. The study guide sells for $85 (plus $5 for shipping and handling). Order information is available in the Chapter office. The Chapter will host an ARE Seminar on Thursday, July 17, beginning at 5:45 pm in the Chapter office. Cathy Hendricks, Executive Director of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; Stephen Nutt, NCARB’s Manager for the ARE, and Mike Gaertner, AIA, will give an overview of the exam, complete with tips for preparation. The cost of the seminar will include the NCARB study guide. All eligible candidates will receive a seminar description and reservation information in the mail. For a copy, call 520-5138.
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Annual Meeting Features Mayoral Forum
At the Annual Meeting, tentatively set for October 7, a mayoral candidate forum will be the centerpiece of the evening. The Chapter will convene in business session to elect officers and hear from President Joe Webb about the State of the Chapter. Following a reception, mayoral candidates will be questioned about their positions on issues important to citizen architects: transportation planning, regional cooperation, urban sprawl, downtown redevelopment, and other issues you may care to add. Plan now to attend. Details forthcoming.
Essay Contest | Seminars/Conferences | ARE Unchained | Annual Meeting Features Mayoral Forum
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