12.08 aiaVT Newsletter

Vermont Neighborhoods Task Force update

The VNTF is an aiaVT supported group comprised of design professionals from many disciplines who have an interest in improving current residential development patterns in Vermont. More...

Better Buildings By Design Conference Returns to Vermont in 2009

The region’s premiere conference on design and construction durability, efficiency, and value returns to the Sheraton Conference Center in Burlington on February 11-12, 2009.   More...

CAN you believe it?

Another CANstruction season has come and gone, and all that is left to do is congratulate the participants, thank the sponsors, and as Architects mercilessly criticize the entries.  More...

I'm asking you for the last time...

Where were you on the night of December the 11th?!  More...


10.08 aiaVT Newsletter

Announcement - "Neighborhoods Task Force" presentation

aiaVT's "Neighborhoods Task Force" will be taking part in the upcoming VHFA housing conference.  A summary of the conference is provided below for your review.  More...

So you think you're pretty good...

Call for Design Competition Entries
Better Buildings by Design Conference Returns to Vermont  More...

ACE Mentoring Program

The ACE (Architecture, Construction & Engineering) Mentoring Program is a highly successful nationwide effort that introduces high school students to the almost limitless career opportunities available in engineering, construction and architecture.  More...

For those who thrive on competition

Burlington City Arts (BCA) is issuing a Request For Proposals from artists for a project at Fletcher Allen Health Care (FAHC) in Burlington, Vermont.  More...


9.08 aiaVT Newsletter

aiaVT President's column

Back in December, at the Annual Meeting, I made a plea on behalf of the Board of Directors for assistance from the membership to plan and carry out various programs we would offer during the year.  More...

aiaVT Neighborhoods Task Force

On August 20, 2008, the first meeting of the aiaVT Neighborhoods Task Force took place in Barre, Vermont.  More...

50 years with one Vermont architecture firm!

Freeman French Freeman, Vermont’s oldest architectural firm, turned 71 this year and celebrated the 50th anniversary of one of its senior staff members, David Ashley.   More...

Ich bin ein curmudgeon

Welcome to the age of entitlement my friends.  It’s time for another foreshortened look at reality from your lighthearted editor and all around bon vivant --- me!  More...


7.08 aiaVT Newsletter

Misconstruing the architectural works copyright

For the past several years, I have had the occasion to appear before architectural groups to discuss copyright protection of plans and drawings. More...

Halifax LEED home

Construction is underway for the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified home in Southern Vermont.  More...

Build some crazy stuff!

Canstruction
4th Annual AIA Vermont Design/Build Competition
It starts with one can. To feed the hungry. To lift the spirit. To change the world.  More...


4.08 aiaVT Newsletter

Another message from the Editor...?

I’m as surprised as you are.  After my introductory article I had not planned to pen another entry unless there was a serious shortfall in articles and it came down to empty space or my own writing...  More...

Are Efficiency Vermont Incentives for New Construction Projects Adequate?

Recently, Efficiency Vermont (EVT) asked for permission to carry over $3.8 million in unspent funds from 2007 to its programs for 2008.  More...

A tour of Huntington Homes

On March 12, 2008, AIA Vermont organized a factory tour of Huntington Homes at their main office and manufacturing facility in East Montpelier, VT.  More...

The Middlebury Town Hall Theatre

A team from Breadloaf Architecture Firm has been planning, designing, and building the future of the new Town Hall Theatre in Middlebury for almost seven years.  More...


3.08 aiaVT Newsletter

A message from the Editor

Welcome to the Marbruary issue of the aiaVT newsletter!  Technically this was supposed to go out in February, so I’m going to blame this missed deadline on the engineers.  More...

Bread Loaf, Banwell Take Top Energy-Efficient Design Honors

Bread Loaf Corporation and Banwell Architects have each received top distinctions in the 2008 Energy Efficiency in Buildings design competition. More...

An evening with Bill McKibben

On January 22, 2008, AIA Vermont hosted a discussion with renowned environmentalist Bill McKibben at the Kirk Alumni Center of Middlebury College.  More...

Wrap it in foam

At three dollars a gallon for heating oil the imperative for energy efficiency is greater than ever before.   The time is now to reconsider how to keep heat inside our buildings for as long as possible.  Our presentation "Wrap it in Foam" attempted to address the conundrum of how to advise our clients which wall system is worth their investment.  More...


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