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Tuesday, 13 June 2006 | Levent OZLER
138th AIA National Convention Emphasizes Importance of Sustainable Design
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2006 National Convention and Design Exposition concluded with a keynote presentation by internationally renowned architect, William McDonough, FAIA, on the importance of practicing ecologically, socially, and economically intelligent architecture and planning in the U.S. and abroad. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also addressed similar concerns as the AIA convention offered numerous environmentally focused continuing education seminars including defining sustainable design, regenerative design, and green business and office practices.
The convention attracted 24,860 registrants, a record number for the AIA annual convention, and a slight increase over the 24,444 registrants from the year before. In order to maintain a positive experience for attendees, the AIA convention staff made a concerted effort to keep the show size manageable and not overwhelming.
"Los Angeles was a thrilling venue for exploring innovative design, discussing sprawl and growth issues, articulating the architect's role in public infrastructure and transportation solutions, as well as highlighting excellent examples of inspiring architecture," said AIA President Kate Schwennsen, FAIA. "The resounding positive feedback that we got from our members and attendees on our convention speakers, seminars, and tours challenges us to ensure that next year's event will be an even bigger success."
For additional news and insight on the AIA 2006 National Convention and Design Expo, visit http://www.aia.org/aiarchitect/thisweek06/...vention2006.cfm . The AIA 2007 National Convention and Design Expo themed "Growing Beyond Green" will be held May 3 - 5, 2007, in San Antonio, TX. For more information about next year's exhibition contact AIA Infocentral at 1.800.242.3837.
About The American Institute of Architects
For almost 150 years, members of The American Institute of Architects have worked with each other and their communities to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and cityscapes. AIA members have access to the right people, knowledge, and tools to create better design, and through such resources and access, they help clients and communities make their visions real.
The American Institute of Architects: http://www.dexigner.com/directory/detail/186/
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