The International Union of Architects (UIA) will hold their triennial World Congress of Architects in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2023. Copenhagen has been chosen in partnership by the UIA and UNESCO as the second World Capital of Architecture designee.
Read More2020 Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Architecture
“Great public architecture embodies the identity and values of a society. The Thomas Jefferson Awards for Public Architecture recognize architects in the public and private sectors, public officials, or other individuals who design distinguished public facilities and/or who advocate for design excellence”
Read MoreKansas Architect License Renewal FAQ
Kansas architects must renew their licenses every two years by June 30th. The deadline is fast approaching, and we have put together some answers to frequently asked questions about architect license renewal in Kansas.
Read MoreWisconsin Architect License Renewal FAQ’s
Wisconsin architects must renew their licenses every even-numbered year by July 31st. The deadline is fast approaching, and we have put together some answers to frequently asked questions about architect license renewal in Wisconsin.
Read MoreIowa Architect License Renewal Changes for 2020 COVID-19 Response
While Iowa Architects must typically renew their license by June 30th, architects whose license expires in 2020 have received an extension to their renewal window in order to accommodate for COVID-19.
Read MoreWashington Architect Licensing Renewal FAQs
Architects in Washington are required to complete 24-hours of continuing education including 16-hours in HSW subjects every two years on the licensee’s birthday.
Read MoreMinnesota Architects License Renewal FAQs
Minnesota architects must complete a minimum of 24 continuing education hours including 2-hours of Professional Ethics by June 30th of even-numbered years.
Read MoreNew Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Building in Kansas
The building will serve as the new home for the Fundamental Learning Center, which is both a school and a public education center dedicated to serving students with dyslexia, their families, and their educators. You can learn more about their work and view images of the building plans in this article and from their website.
Read MorePreservation Iowa Announces 2020 Most Endangered Properties
Preservation Iowa “was organized in 1991 as the Iowa Historic Preservation Alliance” in order to both educate the public and implement strategies in regards to preserving significant architectural sites in Iowa. Since 1995 Preservation Iowa has been compiling a list of buildings in Iowa that are greatly in need of preservation. Their goal is to provide a resource for media coverage in regards to the buildings, as well as connect property owners to preservation advocates and resources.
Read MoreVirginia Fire Chief Calls for Safety Code Amendments
“The National codes, the International Code Council, who is the model code that Virginia follows does have a requirement for fire sprinklers in one in two-family dwellings, as well as town houses. In Virginia, that requirement is removed at the state level, through the board of Housing and Community Development, so there is no current requirement for fire sprinklers in one in two-family dwellings.”
Read More