2006 Architectural Engineering Conference

The 2006 Architectural Engineering Conference, to be held March 29-April 1, 2006 in Omaha, Nebraska, will exhibit the extensive reach of the architectural engineering field with a special emphasis on the integration of building solutions. The conference entitled Building Integration Solutions aims to provide a balance between academic research topics and professional practical solutions. The conference will feature 31 sessions and 6 free workshops on topics including: building envelope, curtain walls, codes and standards, structural design of building for serviceability, building sustainability, noise and vibration control, building security, facilities management and more. The sessions include direct input from other organizations such as NIBS, ASHRAE and BSC. The six workshops provide a direct hands-on education to participants, and aim to cover many of the current topics that are of importance to architectural engineering professionals and educators.

Student Essay Contest Extended

We are please to announce that the deadline for the student essay contest to take place at the 2006 AEI Conference has been extended and additional prizes have been added. There are now three awards consisting of $500, $300, and $100 for the authors of first, second and third place respectively. The new deadline for the submission of papers is March 1, 2006.

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A Great Opportunity to Earn Professional Development Hours

The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT) is holding a summer program entitled Engineering the Past for the Future: A Practical Approach to Engineering for Older and Historic Buildings. Taking place from June 6-16, 2006 in Natchitoches, Louisiana, this program will explore the different methods and strategies behind the architectural preservation of buildings.

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AEI Corporate Memberships Now Available!

How can you provide a great benefit to your employees and expand your personal opportunities while also transforming the building industry and improving architectural engineering education? Become a corporate member of the Architectural Engineering Institute.

We currently offer two levels of corporate memberships. Corporate Members receive five (5) individual AEI-only memberships, one free subscription of the Journal of Architectural Engineering, and many opportunities to promote your company. Supporting Corporate Members receive ten (10) individual AEI-only memberships, two subscriptions to the Journal, and even more opportunities to promote your company.

Corporate membership is available to private companies, federal agencies, and universities around the globe who are a part of the building community. Corporate membership is a unique opportunity not only to support the professional development of your employees, but also to enhance your company's connection with others in the field.

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First BSC Newsletter Now Available

The first Building Security (BSC) Newsletter is now available. The BSC is a council that is dedicated to enhancing building security and public safety through establishing a set of guidelines and administrating a voluntary rating system that allows building owners to evaluate and improve the security of their buildings. To read more about the BSC please click the link below.

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Technical Region Director's Report
January 17, 2006

All members of the ASCE Board of Direction are expected to communicate effectively with the constituents in their respective regions. The Technical Region is a worldwide, virtual region comprised of ASCE's seven Institutes. This report is the second in a series of brief summaries intended to keep you informed of the news from the ASCE Board of Direction. Communication is a two-way process. Please do not hesitate to contact me at any time with your questions and concerns. I would especially appreciate receiving any thoughts that you might have on how ASCE and it's Technical Region can better serve you.

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Damage to structure in New Orleans as viewed by the AEI assessment team in early December

AEI Task Committee to Study the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina Preliminary Findings

In early December 2005, AEI's Task Committee to Study the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina sent a multidisciplinary team of professionals to New Orleans to study the performance of architectural systems during Hurricane Katrina.

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