AIANH News Update

March 23, 2008

Contents:
Learning by Design Program Seeks Volunteers
Upcoming AIANH Events: March 27, April 8, April 15, May 21, May 22
AIANH AIA150 Update: Project Nearing Final Stages
Last Call to Attend Residential Design and Construction 2008, April 2-3, 2008!
Robert Huit Hunter Exhibit at Norwich University
PlanNH Merit Awards Call for Entries

Learning by Design Program Seeks Volunteers
The AIANH Education Committee has a very busy season coming up with programs slated at many schools throughout the State. We are in need of volunteers to work with fourth grade students on these programs: Shoebox Clubhouse, Neighborhood Walking Tours, and Box City. We will train you and we have curriculums already developed. The commitment entails approximately three classroom sessions over a period of three weeks plus the training session. Previous volunteers are still involved and report that this is a very rewarding experience! If you are interested, please contact Education Committee Chair Bruce Hamilton AIA, 603-878-4823, bhamilton@brharch.com. See more about our Learning by Design Program at: www.aianh.org/lbd.asp.

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Upcoming AIANH Events: March 27, April 8, April 15, May 21, May 22
March 27: High Performance Homes Workshop, Audubon Center, with the Jordan Institute

April 8: Protecting NH's Shoreline—Changes to the DES Shoreland Protection Act, Holiday Inn, Concord. We recently learned that the anticipated date for the proposed changes to take effect is July 1, 2008.

April 15: Tours of the Keene State College architecture studios and preview of the new documentary, Learning With Bob and Denise, about Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, directed by their son, James Venturi, who will be present for a panel discussion.

May 21: AIA Contract Documents Workshop, Audubon Center, Concord. Learn about the 2007 updates, differences from the old ones, liability issues, changes in roles and responsibilities, as well as tips on preparing the documents for use.

May 22: Tour the Music Hall in Portsmouth, now undergoing renovations.

For more information and registration details on these events as well as other events of interest please visit our Website Events Page.

AIANH AIA150 Update: Project Nearing Final Stages

The Mill Plaza Study Committee in Durham is getting ready to present recommendations to the Durham Town Council in April. The report recommendations are the result of more than a year of effort including, public meetings, focus groups, workshops with Durham citizens, and the pro-bono efforts of our AIA150 Design Teams.

The AIA150 Task Force and Partners (AIANH, PlanNH, The Jordan Institute, GSLA, NH Preservation Alliance) are also working to complete the video of this unique consensus-building process. The video will provide a template for quality community development that attempts to engage all of the stakeholders in the process from the beginning. The video will serve as a tool to share the process with other communities.

Funds are still needed to complete the video and we hope you will consider contributing. Contributions can be sent to the AIANH Office at PO Box 398, Keene, NH 03431. Thank you for your help! For more information on NH's AAI150 project go to: www.aianh.org/aia_150.asp.

Last Call to Attend Residential Design and Construction 2008,
April 2-3, 2008!
Attend this great trade BSA-sponsored trade show and educational event focusing on residential design at the Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, www.rdcboston.com. RDC has professional development opportunities and continuing education for individuals in all sectors of the residential design and construction industry. Sessions are tracked by profession, including special tracks for architects and interior designers -- more than 50 workshops to choose from. Keynote address is by George Beylerian on "Why Materials Matter."

Questions? Call 800-544-1898. Visit Website to learn more about Residential Design and Construction 2008.

Robert Huit Hunter Exhibit at Norwich University

An exhibit, Passion, Integrity, Commitment: The Architecture and Work of Robert Huit Hunter, 1924-2006, will be in the Gallery at Chaplin Hall, Norwich University, March 17-28. An Opening Reception and lecture by Daniel Johnson will be given on Monday, March 24, 5:00 p.m. Exhibit dates: March 17-28, 8:30 am to 4 pm, Gallery at Chaplin Hall, Norwich University, 802-485-2620.

PlanNH Merit Awards Call for Entries

Do you know of a project that embodies the mission of Plan NH? Consider submitting it for the 2008 Plan NH Merit Awards program. Awards are given to completed public or private projects that enhance the quality of life in New Hampshire communities through excellence in planning, design, and responsible development.

Projects must be located in New Hampshire and be completed. The Judging will be based on the project's fulfillment of the mission of PlanNH, which is to enhance the built environment and improve the quality of life in New Hampshire by incorporating the principles of: Smart Growth, Sustainability, Social Responsibility, and Creative approaches to partnership and collaboration.

Submit with an entry fee of $100 per submission and a typed narrative of the project and names and contact information of the members of the project team. Deadline is May 3, 2008. Send to: Mal Merrill, Executive Director, PlanNH, PO Box 949, Center Harbor, NH 03226, 603-253-8182, fax 253-8656.

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