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• Exciting events at UMD School of Architecture, Planning & Practice

  There are several exciting events upcoming at the University of Maryland School of Architecture, Planning, and Practice.  October 5 through 7 the School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation and the National Center for Smart Growth has partnered with ArtPlace and National Consortium for Creative Placemaking to host  the conference "National Dialogue: Regional Impacts: Creative Placemaking and Change," The event will be attended by over 250 Creative Placemaking practitioners, scholars and funders from around the country. A poster annou... Read More

• Architects Respond to Disasters

  Wednesday, September 12, 2018 - The AIA and AIA Maryland are closely monitoring Hurricane Florence and preparations for post-disaster assistance. AIA Maryland has been meeting with officials from Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and introducing them to the Safety-Assessment Program (SAP) training our members have been taking. As of today, we have over 40 individuals with a current certification and MEMA officials know we stand ready to assist with rapid building assessments if needed. We are not yet set up for EMAC - Emerge... Read More

• September is National Preparedness Month: Learn Life Saving Skills

  While AIA Maryland continues work to ramp up the Statewide Disaster Assistance Program, we want to remind all our members to prepare for a disaster BEFORE the disaster strikes. We are happy to share the following from FEMA with you: While we can’t prevent unexpected emergencies, we can increase our preparedness for the next event.  Before a disaster, we must make preparedness actions part of our daily routine at work and at home and learn critical response skills. Neighbors, by-standers, and co-workers are usually the most immediate suppo... Read More

• ARE Update: October Fee Increase

  Now that the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) 4.0 has retired, you may be wondering what happens next. Here are a few things to keep in mind over the next few months. Upcoming Fee Increase As a reminder, the cost of each ARE 5.0 division will increase from $210 to $235 on October 1, 2018. The total cost of the six-division exam ($1,410) will still be less than ARE 4.0's total fees. Candidates can purchase seat credits for an ARE 5.0 division at the $210 price until September 30th. Purchase your s... Read More