What’s New

Holiday Hours at the Chapter

The Chapter Offices will be closed December 24- 26 and January 1-2, 2009. Happy Holidays from Mary, Abby, Sarah, Melody and Beth!

It's a jittery economy but AIA|DC can help

Right now some of you are facing a difficult time, either because you've had to lay off some of your staff or you are the staff that has been let go. Use all your options: make sure to contact executive director Mary Fitch at AIA|DC. There are still jobs out there and Mary has many contacts to help. So employers, please send lists of folks with contact info and for those of you that have been laid off make sure to contact Mary directly at mfitch@aiadc.com.

New AIA education requirement -- sustainable design

Beginning January1, 2009, AIA will require all members to complete four hours of education in sustainable design. You'll find a full article about this in the latest issue of AIA|DC News which should be in your mailbox within the week or you can log on to www.aia.org.