AIA NC 2010 Design Conference: Art + Community + Architecture

Self defense, communications, ergonomics, tax breaks.. What do any of these things have to do with architecture or design? This year's Design Conference will include workshops on how to defend your design in the construction phase, communicate with present and potential clients, learn the ergonomics of the workplace, help make your clients' projects a reality with tax breaks, learn about rehabbing homes and much more.  Experience architecture and its impact on the community in a town that knows how to deliver just that-- beautiful architecture, in a beautiful setting, and a great community.  

The theme for the conference is ART+COMMUNITY+ARCHITECTURE and Asheville delivers on that theme.  

The 2010 Design Conference features a comprehensive lineup of education programs, and dynamic keynote speakers.  We've planned a conference to cater to the diverse needs of our membership. 

The conference will also take you to the river studios where Asheville's art is created, to the breweries where the beer is created, to the streets where Asheville's culture is alive, and to the very large house where a diversity of architecture was ensured for Asheville for more than a century.  All of these opportunities are available as a backdrop to a conference that offers nationally known speakers, book signings, an exhibition of new green products, more than 12 HSW/SD credits, recovery networking, and the first ever awards ceremony under the stars, on the lawn of the Biltmore House.  Click here to begin your registration for the conference.

The PreConference workshop, "Zero Energy Homes," will discuss how to develop energy efficient and renewable energy systems that combine to create zero energy homes. The workshop will also give examples of zero energy homes that have been built in the southeast and will review the positive economics that can result form these homes. It will also review basic renewable energy technology from a designers point of view, focusing on photovoltaic systems.  Register today to earn 7 HSW/SD hours. To register, click here.

Conference Schedule at a Glance

Wednesday, September 15

  8:00 am.- PreConference Workshop- Learn how to develop energy efficient and renewable energy systems.CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

       10:00 a.m.- AIA North Carolina Board Meeting

         6:00 p.m.- Exhibitor Welcome & Art by Architects @ Pack Place

         6:00 p.m.- Section Dinners, Dinner on your own or Dinner with an Exhibitor

         9:00 p.m.- Drinks with David Aiton at Pack’s Tavern

Thursday, September 16

  8:00 a.m.- Breakfast and Registration in the Exhibit Hall

10:00 a.m.- Thursday Keynote Speaker - Matthew Fredrick

11:45 a.m.- Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

          1:30 p.m.- Concurrent Seminars

          3:15 p.m.- Concurrent Seminars

  5:15 p.m.- Past Presidents’ Reception- Hosted by Georgia/ Carolinas PCI

  6:30 p.m.- Panoramic Chapter Photo on the Plaza

  Dinner on your own 

Friday, September 17

  7:30 a.m.- Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall

  8:30 a.m.- Friday Keynote Speaker - Peter Kuttner, FAIA

        10:15 a.m.- Concurrent Seminars

11:45 a.m.- Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

          2:00 p.m.- Concurrent Seminars

  4:30 p.m.- Alumni Receptions

  6:15 p.m.- Street Party- Hosted by CEMEX

  Dinner on your own 

Saturday, September 18

  8:00 a.m.- Membership Breakfast & Meeting

10:15 a.m.- Concurrent Seminars

        12:00 p.m.- Lunch Keynote Speakers – Jack & Bill Cecil

  2:00 p.m.- Events- Loft Tours; Brewfest; Canopy Tours; LaZoom Bus Tour; Art Studios by the River; Urban Trail

          6:30 p.m.- AIANC Design, Chapter & Brick Awards with Sunset Reception, Dinner, Awards Ceremony and Reception- Hosted by Brick, Southeast

Conference Hotel:

Renaissance Hotel- Asheville

$189 Single/Double (Mention the AIA NC Conference)
1-800-369-7951

www.mariot.com/avlbr  (Code for special price at checkout: AIAAIAA)

Additional Hotels

Grand Bohemian

$229 Single/Double (Mention the AIA NC Conference)
1-888-717-8756

Sheraton 4 Points

$150 Singel/Double (Mention the AIA NC Conference)

1-828-253-1851 

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