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Special Conference Edition
AEI 2006 Conference
Omaha, Nebraska
March 29 – April 1, 2006
During the 2006 Architectural Engineering Conference there will be 6 free workshops offering an opportunity to earn up to 18 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or AIA Learning Units. These workshops will provide the participant an excellent opportunity to learn new cutting edge material from the discipline of Architectural Engineering from some of the most renowned professionals in the field. Some of the participating organizations include ASHRAE, NIBS, and BSC. The workshops, which are offered Wednesday through Saturday include: Ensuring Fire and Smoke Containment in High-Rise Buildings; the Concrete Capacity Design Method for Anchors in Concrete; Blast Design Essentials Workshop; National Effort of Hurricane Katrina; Design of Storm Shelters; and Forensics in Architectural Engineering.
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The 2006 Architectural Engineering Conference in Numbers
31 Sessions
112 Presentations
6 Workshops
2 Technical Tours
1 Student Essay Competition
5 Student Competitive Activities
3 Receptions
1 Awards Luncheon
Save $100 off of the Regular Conference Price
The Architectural Engineering 2006 Conference is fast approaching. It will be held at the Embassy Suites in Omaha, Nebraska from March, 29-April 1, 2006. AEI would like to remind you that by registering before March 3, 2006 you can save $100 on both full and daily registration, while students can save $25. To learn more about this great deal and to book your stay in Omaha, please consult the conference brochure or the conference home page at: http://www.asce.org/conferences/aei06/index.cfm
Omaha-Known for more than its Steaks
Home of such well known American celebrities as Fred Astaire, Marlon Brando, Henry Fonda, Nick Nolte, Malcom X, and Gerald Ford, Omaha is rich in both culture and history. Founded in 1854, Omaha soon became a major Midwestern city with the arrival of the transcontinental railroad in 1862 and the Trans-Mississippi Exposition in 1898. To this day the Union Pacific Railroad remains one of the city’s largest industries helping to support the economy along with other businesses such as Mutual of Omaha, Berkshire Hathaway, and Werner Enterprises.
There is a myriad of attractions for one to see when visiting Omaha ranging from the Henry Doorly Zoo and the Botanical Gardens to the Strategic Air and Space Museum and the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts. In terms of restaurants Omaha offers everything ranging from the familiar McDonalds and Panera Bread to more upscale accommodations such as The Passport Restaurant. For more information on Omaha please visit:
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AEI News
Enhance the Effectiveness of your Committee
This is an open invitation to any AEI committees that would like to sign up for an e-room. An e-room is a secure area accessible through a browser that is open to members of a committee and is used to place documents to be read or worked on by fellow members of the committee, chat with one another, and conduct polls. This is an excellent way to stay in touch with the committee members and to stay informed of the latest developments. If you are interested in starting and using an e-room please email AEI at aei@asce.org.
The Building Security Council (BSC)
The Building Security Council was formed in November 2005 as a result of an AEI initiative in order to fill a gap that existed in building security for the private sector. BSC is focused on enhancing the safety of the public and promoting building security. The Council maintains and administers a security ratings system that for a fee, building owners can voluntarily apply for a rating. The owners then receive a rating through submitting detailed information on the design and operation of their buildings which is then reviewed against standardized rating criteria by a panel of experts. It is the hope of the Council to establish a set of industry wide standards in order to foster collaboration between professionals from different fields so as to make building security safer. For more information on BSC please read their inaugural newsletter.
AEI Membership Renewal
This is a reminder to all AEI members that our membership renewal process started on January 1, 2006. Upon renewal of your membership you will be entitled to all of the membership benefits such as discounted rates on workshops, publications, seminars, and the upcoming 2006 AEI Conference. You will also receive bi-monthly e-newsletters keeping you updated on all of the relevant information as it pertains to the Institute and the AE profession and the quarterly on-line magazine Means, Meathods, and Trends. If you have not already renewed please do so by March 31st, 2006. It is only through your support that AEI is able to offer programs such as the 2006 Conference.
Students and Education
2006 AEI Conference
AEI would like to remind students that the 2006 Conference is fast approaching. Students can save $25 if they register before March 3, 2006. Many activities will take place during this Conference that are directly aimed towards students including an essay contest, a scavenger hunt, and a physical competition. For more information please click here.
A Great Opportunity to Earn Professional Development Hours or AIA Learning Units
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.
Click here for more information about this program
Publications
International Codes (I-Codes)
The 2006 editions of the International Codes (I-Codes), published by the International Code Council, soon will be available. The I-Codes are a complete set of 14 coordinated, compatible building and fire safety codes adopted by jurisdictions across the United States and internationally.
Journal of Building Enclosure Design
The Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) of The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) is pleased to announce its new relationship with Matrix Group Publishing in the production of the Journal of Building Enclosure Design the premier publication for research and development on building enclosure systems for North America.
Click here to read more about this new journal
Upcoming Events*
2006
- The 2006 Architectural Engineering Institute National Conference. March 29-April 1 Omaha, Nebraska.
- 3rd International Building Physics/Science Conference. August 27-31. Montreal, Canada.
- Wednesday, April 19, 2006 ASHRAE will offer a Satellite Broadcast/Web cast
- The University of Cincinnati will offer a two day Conference from April 20-21, 2006 entitled Introduction to Lean Construction: Production System Design and Control.
*If you know of a conference that would be of interest to AEI members, please send us the information and we will list it on this calendar. Please send the conference name, date, location, and website link to aei@asce.org
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