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Danish Modern: Then And Now (COD) Copenhagen, Denmark August 31 -September 4, 2008

Healthcare 101: Acute Care , Web Seminar September 3, 2008

AIA Project Delivery Workshop for Government and Corporate Facility Decision Makers Park City, UT September 9, 2008

Schools in A Flat World (CAE) Helsinki, Finland September 10 - 13, 2008

Design-Build Contract Forms, Legal Risks, Legislation, and Roles , Web Seminar September 16, 2008

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Small Project Practitioners

AIA Small Project Practitioners (SPP) aims to develop knowledge and information to benefit architects engaged in the practice of, or who are interested in, small project work. SPP presents information and exchanges knowledge and expertise to promote the professional development of its members via publications, local seminars, and member interaction.

If you wish to become involved with AIA Small Project Practitioners, call AIA's Member Services, 800-242-3837, to designate SPP as one of your knowledge communities.

Contact: Shaw Hubbard

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SPP Journal

SPP Journal presents news and trends of interest to the AIA Small Practitioners Knowledge Community
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Do Architects Make Better Developers? Starting a Knowledge Community: A Toolkit for Components Issue Briefing: Design Access for the Middle Class Some (Not So) Secrets of Establishing an Architecture Practice Book Titles by Small Project Practitioners AIA 2005 Housing Roundtable The American Institute of Architects Introduces Home Design Trends Survey Results More News

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Best Practices
Business Planning for Small Firms Construction Management for Small Practitioners Defining the Architect's Basic Services Owner-Architect Agreements for Small Projects Technology for the Sole Practitioner More Best Practices

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Small Project Practitioners Events

	Design-Build Contract Forms, Legal Risks, Legislation, and Roles , Web Seminar September 16, 2008

	Learning from the Lakers Minneapolis, MN September 20 - 22, 2008

	Strategies and Tactics for Design Firms to Help Manage in an Economic Downturn , Web Seminar September 24, 2008

	Design-Build in the Public Sector , Web Seminar October 8, 2008

	Design Build: Educating architects in a time of changing project delivery, BIM, and sustainable design , Web Seminar November 18, 2008

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2008 Small Project Awards Recipients
Coming Soon: Later this fall the Small Project Practitioners will issue a call for submissions for its 2009 Small Project Awards. Categories will include projects under $500,000, designed objects under $50,000, and accessible residential designs. Don’t miss your opportunity to enter your small project or structure in this esteemed awards program – watch this space!

Diversity Recognition Program
This program celebrates and invites the contributions of AIA members toward the goal of a more diverse profession. Up to 12 submissions will be selected annually to be recognized as Diversity Best Practices. All individuals submitting a proposal must sign the waiver/release form. Electronic submissions are preferred and should be sent to diversity@aia.org by September 15.

Join the Conversation
Join Lisa Stacholy, AIA, of LKS Architects on the Small Projects and Small Firms Ideas Exchange blog. Every Wednesday Stacholy shares with us her insightful thinking and writing on a variety of topics related to small-firm practice—ranging from design and technology to professional practice matters to collaborating, and more—and encourages you to join the conversation.
This week's conversation: Knowing "How to" When Designing

In Memoriam: Diane Trevarrow Evans
In every culture, death is recognized and addressed. In some, how you die is more important than how you live. In others, death is assigned an insignificant role. We at the AIA have the sad duty to inform you of the passing of one of our leaders. In early October, Diane Trevarrow Evans passed away as a tragic outcome of clinical depression. For us, it was how she lived that we want to remember. Read the full notice.

Market Like a Star
Want to improve your firm's marketing? If so, here are the top 10 tips for success.

Roundtable Toolkit: A Model for Sharing Knowledge
This handy guide can help local SPP chapters and individual members create their own sharing network.

Documents for Clients and Nonarchitects
A series of handy articles are available that feature a wealth of information for anyone seeking architecture services.
Ten Ways to Get More from an Architect Than You Paid For
Ten Common Mistakes That Sink Construction Projects
Ten Ways to Reduce Residential Project Costs
Ten Ways to Make Working with Your Residential Architect More Successful