26 March Movie Night! Double Feature

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AIA ME and Community Cinema
Architecture Documentary Screening of "Ledoux Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans" and "The Johnson Building" - Showing two episodes from an ARTE TV series (30 min each). Screening to be followed by open discussion with the audience.  

The Saline Royale (Royal Saltworks) is a historical building at Arc-et-Senans in Doubs, eastern France, was designed by architect Claude-Nicolas Ledoux (1736-1806), a prominent Parisian architect of the time. The work is an important example of an early Enlightenment project in which the architect based his design on a philosophy that favored arranging buildings according to a rational geometry and a hierarchical relation between the parts of the project.

The Johnson Wax Headquarters is the world headquarters and administration building of S. C. Johnson & Son in Racine, Wisconsin. Designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright for the company's president, Herbert F. Johnson, the building was completed in 1939. It was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

Note - Ledoux and Lloyd Wright were both share March birthdays.

Place: Downtown Pavilion, Dubai, UAE (Download Loacation Map)

Time: 7:00pm

RSVP: events@aiamiddleeast.org  

Connect: http://www.communitycinema.me/

World Water Day Invitation

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AIA Middle East together with the We Are Water Foundation would like to celebrate with you the UN World Water Day 2012 !!

We invite you to the Platinum Suite 11 at REEL Cinemas(Dubai Mall) to see Isabel Coixet's documentary "Aral, The Lost Sea", followed by a visit to Dubai Aquarium.
 
Time/Date: Thursday March 22nd (UN World Water Day) at 5pm. 
  
We are looking forward to seeing you at REEL Cinemas on Thursday at 5pm.
 
Please RSVP by e-mail to victor.schoone@roca.net.  

Please see the invitation and the posters for the Student Competitions. 

 

 DOWNLOAD THE PRESENTATION HERE

 

CALL FOR PAPERS!!!

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The AIA Middle East Chapter is issuing a Call for Papers to be presented during the first “Architectural Design Days Riyadh”, which will take place on April 29&30, 2012 at the Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh as well as for the second “Architectural Design Days Jeddah”, which will take place on October 10 & 11, 2012 at the Park Hyatt Jeddah.

The conferences are organized by the AIA Middle East in collaboration with Sesam Business Consultants and are part of a series of educational events on Architecture in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. 

The AIA conference committee is now accepting abstracts for lectures as part of the above symposia. Each conference offers speaker opportunities for a minimum of 30 min conference presentations (incl. 5 min Questions & Answers) on Day 1, as well as a minimum of 60 min lectures in the form of workshops on Conference Day 2.

The events are designed to cater to the AIA’s mandatory Continuing Education System (CES) for which we will offer Learning Units (LUs) to AIA registered architects.

Time is short so please hurry and download the Call For Papers for Jeddah and Riyadh here!

AIA Middle East Survey

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As many of you know, AIA Middle East would be unable to operate without the generosity and support of our sponsors.  In an effort to service them better, we would like to know more from you about how you select and specify products and what you know about our sponsors' products.

This is a short 8 question survey that should not take more than two minutes of your time.  Please push the button below to begin the survey!

 

Announcing LEED 201 and Concrete Repair – Special discounted rate for AIA members

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We are delighted to announce two outstanding workshops that will run alongside The Big 5 Saudi on the 11th March 2011 at the Jeddah Centre for Forums and Events - Concrete Repair [F1] and LEED 201: Core Concepts and Strategies[F2] , both events endorsed by AIA Middle East.

 

Concrete Repair Workshop

The Concrete Repair workshop led by Concrete Repairs Ltd, will address many of the key issues surrounding concrete repair as well as corrosion control, and help you to take the necessary steps to ensure that you maximise the lifespan of your new and existing projects.

Key learning points:

1.       Update your concrete repair and corrosion knowledge in line with the most recent European Standards and Concrete Society Technical Reports

2.       Improve your ability to effectively mitigate the risk of concrete damage to improve life-cycle costs and maintain structural integrity

3.       Detect the potential risk of damage through improved monitoring, inspection and analysis

4.       Ensure that your application and use of concrete supports effective maintenance


 Click here to download the Concrete Repair workshop brochure.[F3] 

SPECIAL AIA MEMBER RATE!
US$399 (standard fee US$ 450)

To register call or more information please contact Juma  on Tel: +971 (0)4 438 0355 ext 277 or email jumaghulam@dmgevents.com. Please quote your reference code AIAMEMBER1.

  
   


LEED 201: Core Concepts & Strategies

This USGBC LEED 201: Core Concepts & Strategies Workshop will provide you essential knowledge of sustainable building concepts that are fundamental to all LEED rating systems.

Key learning points:

1.       Identify the key components of the LEED Rating System

2.       Discuss overall LEED Certification process

3.       Describe the intents and associated concepts of each LEED credit category

4.       Explain regulations, recognitions and incentives related to each credit category

5.       Recognize successful LEED strategies and measurements for achieving credit category goals

 Click here to download the LEED 201: Core Concepts & Strategies workshop brochure.[F4] 

SPECIAL AIA MEMBER RATE!
US$650 (standard fee US$ 850)

To register call or more information please contact Juma  on Tel: +971 (0)4 438 0355 ext 277 or email jumaghulam@dmgevents.com. Please quote your reference code AIAMEMBER1.

  
   

 

Link to http://www.thebig5saudi.com/Content/Workshops/18/

Link to http://www.thebig5saudi.com/Content/Workshops/18/

Link to http://www.thebig5saudi.com/page.cfm/Action=Form/FormID=18/t=m

 [F4]Link to http://www.thebig5saudi.com/page.cfm/Action=Form/FormID=19/t=m

Cityscape Egypt 20-23 February 2012

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Special offer for AIA members, save 15% off the standard conference rate.  Quote AIA when registering.

Cityscape Egypt, taking place from 20 - 23 February 2012, is delighted to announce two brand new conferences taking place for the first time in Egypt at the Cairo International Convention and Exhibition Centre:
20-22 Feb
Bringing together influential regional and international real estate developers, financiers, investors and public officials, the Egypt Real Estate Summit will discuss the state and potential of the Republic’s real estate market, and provide strategies, contacts and opportunities for capitalising on the enormous potential of Egypt’s real estate sector.

Download the brochure today to see the full agenda

Speakers taking part include: General Authority for Investment, Beltone Financial, Rooya Holdings, Sakan Finance, Credit Suisse, Mortgage Finance Fund, Emaar Misr, Silk Invest, Al Futtaim Investment Management, Qatari Diar and many more…

CLICK HERE to register your place today
22-23 Feb
For the first time in Cairo, Retail City Egypt will bring together internationally renowned and regional retailers, franchise operators, mall developers, mall managers, financiers and investors to discuss the latest market dynamics and opportunities, and provide delegates with all the information needed to develop a robust business plan for profiting from Egypt’s booming retail market.

Download the brochure to see the full agenda

FIRE SAFETY

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We welcome 2012 with a 2 LU/HSW presentation by Mark S Unglaub, AHC / CDC / CSI, a Global Architectural Consultant for STANLEY BLACK & DECKER.  Mark will be here to review elements and components of UL10C requirements for fire doors. Life safety will also be addressed. NFPA 80 and 101 will be discussed as they relate to hardware, doors and frames, and UL10C. Security, as it relates to openings, will be covered.

Learning Objectives

Participants will better understand UL10C Positive Pressure Fire Test and Access Control, including electro-mechanical products, as they interact with Codes, Standards, Building Design and Aesthetics.

 

When:  January 15, 2012, 7:00PM

 

Where:  Regus Al Bateen, Bateen Tower C6, First Floor, Bainunah Street 34, Abu Dhabi

 

Please RSVP to events@aiamiddleeast.org so we have an adequate head count to prepare accordingly.

YEP - AIA Middle East's Year End Party!

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We are pleased to announce our inaugural Year End Party  for 2011 - can you believe how quickly that went by??  We are officially one year old and looking to celebrate with you, our members and sponsors.  You are cordially invited to join us first for a Continuing Education session on Risk Management presented by Baker Botts followed by an evening of fun and networking.  We encourage you all to come and as space is limited we ask that you RSVP as soon as possible to ensure your space.

AIA Middle East welcomes a new Corporate Sponsor!

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We are proud to announce that Dornbracht have joined AIA Middle East as Silver Level Corporate Sponsors! We extend greetings and sincere thanks for the support shown by this industry leader of our chapter.

AIA Middle East is able to service its members only through the generous support of its sponsors; please join us in welcoming and thanking them. Soon, you will be hearing about great opportunities and services brought to you through their generosity.

Glass and Energy November 29 CEU Event

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It is with great pleasure that we announce our next Continuing Education Session titled "Glass and Energy." Courtesy of Intraco, AIA Middle East’s Gold Sponsors, join Christopher Barry, Technical Director, Building Products, Pilkington North America, Inc. as he explains in detail how glass is made, how to balance aesthetics and performance; how to define glass performance terminology and glass fabrication. After the session you will understand more about how low-e (energy efficient) glazing works and understand the various types of glass coatings and non-wire fire rated glass.

 

We are pleased to welcome Mr. Cunningham back to the UAE and hope you can join us. Please share this with anyone you know would benefit from attending this event and please RSVP to events@aiamiddleeast.org so we have an accurate head count.

Welcome to AIA MIddle East!!

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On behalf of the board of AIA Middle East, it brings us great pleasure to announce the following new members to AIA Middle East.  

Dr. Ashraf Hegazy, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Dr. Mohamed Ayman Daef, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Hon. Faisal S. Alfadl, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Mr. Ahmed Kamal Ibrahim, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Mr. Ahmed Soliman, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Mr. Alexander John Amos, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Mr. Alhassan A. Al-Ganainy, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Mr. Anthony R. Raquepo, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Mr. Dhafar Raad Mohamad, Assoc. AIA
Mr. Domingo M. Cayabyab III, AIA
Mr. Edmund A. Escalante, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Mr. Erwin Paul R. Lota, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Mr. Francis Stokkel, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Mr. Frederick J. Hopper, Assoc. AIA
Mr. Gerardo G Valle, Assoc. AIA
Mr. Ghazi A. Alnufaie, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Mr. Glenn Matsumoto, AIA
Mr. Hisham A. Moussa, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Mr. Jasson Johny, Assoc. AIA
Mr. Khalid R.M. Alfagih, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Mr. Magdy Muhammed El Hossieny, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Mr. Melanio M. Pinili, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Mr. Mina W Fares, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Mr. Mohamed Ali Alqari, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Mr. Osama  H. Abdel Gawad Sr., Intl. Assoc. AIA
Mr. Ronald E. Rasco, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Mr. Ruben Garcia, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Mr. Russel Amory M. Dela Cruz, Assoc. AIA
Ms. Abla Arour, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Ms. Ansam H. Salem Ahmed, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Ms. Fay A. Al Khalifa, Assoc. AIA
Ms. Florence Joy Cadorna, Assoc. AIA
Ms. Jehona Hansell, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Ms. Lucilia Santana, Intl. Assoc. AIA
Ms. Melody Jeha, Assoc. AIA
Ms. Nathalie Flores Simbaco, Intl. Assoc. AIA

Thank you for your support and welcome to AIA Middle East!

The Board of AIA Middle East extend a warm welcome to our new corporate sponsors

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We are proud to announce that both Herman Miller and Lundhs have joined AIA Middle East as Silver Level Corporate Sponsors! We extend greetings and sincere thanks for the support shown by these two industry leaders of our chapter.

AIA Middle East is able to service its members only through the generous support of its sponsors; please join us in welcoming and thanking them.  Soon, you will be hearing about great opportunities and services brought to you through their generosity.

An Architect at Ground Zero

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David Childs, FAIA, was just a few years shy of retirement when the Twin Towers fell. Asked immediately by real estate developer Larry Silverstein to oversee the site's redesign, Childs entered a very public stage in his career. He talks with AIArchitect about architecture's role at ground zero, how he became involved, and his expectations for the project.

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