MAY 2007

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NEWS

Wednesday 2nd-4th May 2007
RIBA-USA AGM in San Antonio MAY 2007
The Annual General Meeting will be held this year in San Antonio Texas. Please RSVP if you wish to attend the events.


The Alamo, San Antonio was first established as the Mission San Antonio de Valero, photo 1909 - courtesy Library of Congress.

Please note in your diary the following events in the RIBA-USA program to which you are welcome if you are attending the AIA Convention in San Antonio. Please RSVP if you wish to attend the events on May 4th.

If you did not yet register for the Convention please visit http://www.aiaconvention.com If you wish to attend the Expo only this is free of charge. You may pre-register for this by choosing "Expo Only"

May 2nd 5pm-7pm AIA CES Marketplace. Our RIBA/ RIBA-USA stand will be hosted by RIBA Head of CPD Joni Tyler and her deputy and Niall Saunders RIBA California Chapter Chair representing the RIBA-USA National Board. Admission at the door $20.

May 4th (RSVP) 8.45am Reception and presentation; 9.30am RIBA-USA AGM at the office of Alvidrez Architecture, Inc on the corner of Houston and Broadway, at 110 Broadway, 2 mins from riverwalk and Alamo http://www.alvidrez.com/ (Thanks to Mike Legg RIBA of Alvidrez Architecture, Inc.). Admission free for RIBA members. AGM Chaired by Niall Saunders RIBA California Chapter Chair representing the RIBA-USA National Board.

May 4th (RSVP) 11am RIBA-USA Brunch and Welcome for the RIBA President Jack Pringle at Overland Architects at 5101 Broadway opposite the "Lion and Rose" http://www.overlandpartners.com/contact.html (thanks to James Andrews RIBA of Overland Architects and kindly hosted by the firm in the office courtyard). Admission free for RIBA members; non RIBA members must also pre-register - suggested donation $25.

May 4th from 1pm onwards – with RIBA-USA - Optional office visits, River walk and Alamo visit. Admission free, except the Alamo which you will have to fight your way into, with the paying masses.

Sunday, 27th May thru to 31st
Builders Without Borders will be presenting a workshop.
Location: Kingston, New Mexico.
Join a group of architecture students and others to get an overview of natural building and strategies for reducing your carbon footprint. The program includes experts in solar design and photo-voltaics (PV), strawbale building, cob and more. Participants will join a CO2 mitigation project (the 02 project) and learn about inspiring activities around the world (with magnificent photos). The complete program and registration details are listed below.
Space is limited to 20 participants.
I hope some of you can join us.
COSTS: 4 + Day Workshop (sliding scale) $200 - 300 Includes camping*, showers, etc.
Food costs (14 meals) $65 Participants will contribute to meal prep and cleanup.
* If you don't wish to camp, lodging may be arranged separately at the Black Range Lodge - 895-5652
KEY PRESENTERS: Pete Fust, Catherine Wanek, Derek Roff
TO REGISTER - CONTACT: Builders Without Borders mail@builderswithoutborders.org
505.895.5400
Please act now -- Space is limited.


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Wednesday, 2nd May thru to 5th
British Council for Offices Conference

The British Council for Offices (BCO) exists to research, develop and communicate best practice in all aspects of the office sector. It delivers this by providing a forum for the discussion and debate of relevant issues. Undoubtedly regarded as one of the property sector's leading events, the BCO's Annual Conference regularly attracts over 700 key players from all parts of the office industry. Traditionally anchored in a leading British or European City, 2007 will see an exciting departure for the BCO - our first conference in North America. Spread over two and a half days (Wednesday 2nd - Friday 4th May), immediately before the UK May Day bank holiday weekend For Further Information see:
http://www.bconewyork07.co.uk/home/

Tuesday, 8th May
TEA AT GRACIE MANSION, Time: 1pm

RIBA-USA members are cordially invited to our annual tour of Gracie Mansion.
For tickets contact: riba-usa@anet.net

Wednesday, 9th May
Book Signing by Sir Michael Rose


Sir Michael Rose introduces his book about Washington and King George III Central Park Arsenal (5th & 64th) Lecture and Reception 6.00 pm $45 Contact AFGGNYC@aol.com

Thursday, 10th May 6:00-8:00pm
New Practices New York at Hafele Showroom
presents: WORK AC
New Practices New York: This is the fifth in a series of six programs by winners of the 2006 competition.
Location: Hafele Showroom, Sponsored by: Hafele
Price: Free, CES LUs: 1
More Info: Time: 6:00 Reception with Cocktails and Hors D'Oeuvres; 6:30 Lecture; Dessert and coffee follow lecture.

Thursday, 21st May 3:30pm
George Stubbs - Private tour of the Frick Museum’s Exhibit


Hosted by Denise Allen, curator of the exhibition. $45 Contact AFGGNYC@aol.com

Monday, 16th April until 27th May
“Macro-to-micro", Grimshaw in New York”

Queens Museum of Art New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park Queens New York 11368

Macro to Micro: Grimshaw in New York presents the body of groundbreaking projects completed by this pioneering architecture firm in the past 25 years. Macro to Micro features the newest work being produced by Grimshaw's New York office, including the plans for the highly-anticipated expansion of the Queens Museum of Art. Recent work on the Experimental Media & Performing Arts Center in Troy, New York, the Fulton Street Transit Center in Manhattan and the Museo del Acero (Museum of Steel) in Monterrey, Mexico will be shown in conjunction with the complete array of new street furniture for New York - bus shelters, public restrooms and newsstands.

Macro to Micro: Grimshaw in New York has been made possible through support from Elisa Jaffe + Jeffrey Brown, teh New York State Council on the Arts, and the LEF Foundation.


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