WMAIA PROGRAMS

Have a wonderful holiday season, and stay tuned for upcoming programs and info in 2012!

OTHER PROGRAMS
(Please note that although the WMAIA does not offer AIA LUs for these programs, WMAIA members may self-report here)

LEED Study Group
When: Starts 1/23/2012. Mondays, 5:30pm‐7:30pm.
Where: UMass Amherst, Holdsworth Hall 312A
Presented by: USGBC MA Chapter
Self‐directed, participatory study group facilitated by members of the USGBC MA Chapter – West Branch and seasoned green building professionals with LEED Green Associate, A.P. and BD+C accreditation. Open to students and building industry practitioners. More information and registration here.

ARCHITECTS as LEADERS
When: Wednesdays 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
13 sessions, from January 25th to April 25th, excluding March 21st
Where: UMass Design Center, 7 Elm Street, Springfield, MA. Parking is available nearby at no cost.
Presenter: Kerry Dietz, Principal, Dietz & Company Architects
Architects impact the lives of everyone in the communities they serve. The architectural profession represents 8 percent to 10 percent of the U.S. economy. Architects need a strong voice on a wide range of issues. Intent of the class is to bring students together with practicing professionals at all levels. Ideally, the class should be half students and half professionals. Currently, 8 students and one professional are registered for the class, leaving 4-6 spots for more professionals. We all have a lot to learn from each other and this will be an excellent forum for that. Find out more here, and/or register by emailing Kerry Dietz.

CUBA TRIP: ARCHITECTURE & PRESERVATION
When: March 17-24, 2012
NOTE: Application is Due: January 13, 2011
The UMASS Preservation Program is organizing a spring trip to Cuba.  Geared to both students and professionals, the trip will visit Havana (with one overnight to Trinidad and a few smaller towns) and will meet local preservationists and architects and planners.
The cost of the trip will be approximately $3,000 (inclusive). Download the flyer for the trip here.
ALSO: view a fascinating architectural film about Cuba, "Unfinished Spaces", about the National Art Schools project. To be screened on January 24, UMass.

USGBC WEBINARS
The Massachusetts USGBC offers many webinars – including several in Western Massachusetts.  Check out their website for more information.

LEED STUDY GROUP
The USGBC MA Chapter – Western MA Committee is offering a study group for individuals interested in qualifying for the LEED Green Associate Accreditation. Study group will meet at UMASS/Amherst.   For more information visit the website.

ZUBE LECTURE SERIES
The University of Massachusetts/Amherst Dept. of Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning offers an excellent series of programs as part of the Zube Lecture Series.  For more information visit the website

MASSACHUSETTS BUILDING ENERGY CODES TRAINING
The Center for Ecological Technology (CET) holds a series of trainings on the Massachusetts Building Energy Codes for building officials and building professionals. View details.

BAC ONLINE SUSTAINABLE DESIGN COURSES
The Boston Architectural College (BAC) offers graduate certificates in sustainable design. These courses, developed in partnership with BuildingGreen, are part of the BAC Sustainable Design program. Learn more.

FIVE COLLEGE LECTURE SERIES - Architecture + Design

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