Western Massachusetts Chapter
The American Institute of Architects
 

 

UMASS PROGRAM is VOTED into NATIONAL COUNCIL for PRESERVATION EDUCATION
The Historic Preservation Program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has just been voted into the National Council for Preservation Education! The program gives students flexibility to enroll in a  single course or complete the program in two years with a Master of  Science degree in Design and Historic Preservation.  Courses take place on alternate weekends.  Half of the courses are held at the  University of Massachusetts campus while the other half provide hands-on experience at Hancock Shaker Village.  Please visit the 
program website, and direct questions to Dr. Max Page or Dr. Marla Miller.

USGBC MA WM BRANCH CELEBRATION!
When: Friday, February 10, 2012 - 4:30-6:30pm
Where: Studio Arts Building Commons, Umass Amherst Campus
Join us to celebrate our achieving Branch Status! It’ll be an excellent opportunity to learn more about the new USGBC MA Chapter - West Branch and the services our branch will provide the region! If you are a LEED accredited professional, working on LEED projects, or simply interested in energy efficient design, you will want to know more about the USGBC MA Chapter - West Branch. RSVP to Ludmilla Pavlovla via email.

NOW....IT'S EASY BEING GREEN!
The U. S. Green Building Council Massachusetts Chapter now has a presence in Western Mass. The West Branch is organizing activities that provide education and community outreach on green building, and support sustainable building professionals in Western Mass. The mission of the USGBC MA Chapter is to promote the design, construction, and operation of sustainable buildings and communities. Through education, mutual support, and advocacy we enable an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life. 
Join the chapter, and find out more information about the new West Branch group, its events, webinars, education, board members, and more by visiting the USGBCMA website.


 

 

  

WMAIA WEBSITE AT YOUR SERVICE
Please email information regarding architectural / environmental events of public or AIA interest (meetings, lectures, competitions, classes, etc.) to Julie Waggoner at jwaggoner@micablue.com for posting on the WMAIA website.

 

CLASSIFIED JOB / WANTED POSTINGS NOW AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE
WMAIA offers this free service to members and member firms. See more info on the new classifieds page ( under 'news' on navigation bar at left).

 

ADVERTISING IS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE WMAIA NEWS
WMAIA now offers the opportunity to advertise in our quarterly print publication. We are happy to offer a 30% discount to Corporate and individual Affiliate members who contract with WMAIA News for a full year (four issues). Contact Lorin Starr at director@wmaia.org for more information.

 

WMAIA NEWS NEEDS YOU
WMAIA News, our quarterly print newsletter, is always looking for interesting articles about your practice, conferences you've attended, your hobbies or things you've observed. To contribute or for more information, contact WMAIA News editor Erika Zekos at studiozed@comcast.net.

 

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