http://betawebsite.perkinseastman.com/rss/press.aspxWednesday, February 08, 2012 1:26:33 AMFebruary 9 -12, 2012<br />February 9 -12, 2012<br />Mark McCarthy AIA, LEED AP and Liz Lee LEED AP<br />“Climate, Culture, & Curriculum: A Holistic Approach to International School Planning and Design”<br /><br />How does growing pressure to support 21st century educational practices blended with a lasting commitment to honor host country culture result in a one-of-a-kind environment for learning? And how does responsiveness to context create opportunities to incorporate sustainable strategies that are both economical and instructional? For more information, please visit the <a href="http://www.aaie.org/annual-conference.page" target="_blank">conference website.</a>NewsWednesday, January 25, 2012 5:00:00 AMMarch 30, 2012<br />New York, NY<br />Christine Schlendorf <br />“Avenues The World School: Educating the Whole Child”<br /><br />Perkins Eastman’s design for Avenues: The World School turns a critical eye towards education in the world today. Avenues looks to the future through a creative re-use of a building whose design will exhibit a vision for the future of education. Schlendorf will be joined by Ray Bordwell of Avenues World School. For more information visit the <a href="http://www.cefpi.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=4966" target="_blank">CEFPI website.</a>NewsFriday, October 07, 2011 4:00:00 AMApril 12, 2012<br />New York, NY<br />Sean O’Donnell AIA, LEED AP<br />“The Completion Agenda: How a Sustainable Campus Master Plan Contributes”<br /><br />William Rainey Harper College recently completed a comprehensive strategic plan and campus master plan simultaneously. Through its design concepts for new, re-imagined, and more sustainable places on campus, the campus master plan furthers Harper’s four strategic directions: inspiration, partnership, accountability and, most importantly, completion. O’Donnell will be joined by Dr. Kenneth L. Ender , President of William Rainey Harper College. Learn more on the <a href="http://www.scup.org/page/regions/na/2012" target="_blank">SCUP website.</a>NewsTuesday, October 04, 2011 4:00:00 AMApril 16, 2012<br />University Park, PA<br />Matthew J. Bell AIA and Stephen C. Wright AIA<br />“The Value of Investing in Pre-Planning Studies: Robinson Hall”<br /><br />In preparation for a recent Capital submission, George Mason University completed a 12-week pre-planning study for the renovation of Robinson Hall, a 1970’s academic instruction and administrative building. Via this case study, learn how pre-planning studies can challenge preconceived notions about project scope, schedule and budget and serve as invaluable tools for more accurately preparing for submitting budget and authority requests and for addressing potential issues in advance of critical design and construction schedule deadlines. Bell and Wright will be joined by Laura K. Manno, Architect & Planner, George Mason University; Joy Staulcup, Associate Director, Space Management, George Mason University. Learn more on the <a href="http://www.scup.org/page/regions/na/2012" target="_blank">SCUP website.</a>NewsMonday, October 03, 2011 4:00:00 AMApril 23 2012<br />Scottsdale, AZ<br />Evan Weremeychik AIA, LEED AP<br />“The New Project Planning Toolset for Moving Research Targets”<br /><br />To provide a scientific workplace responsive to increasing research velocity and direction change, new project development and execution processes are required that deliver the environments scientists need--when they need it. Session will utilize a combination of research forecasting tools, advanced building technology, and flexible building support systems that mitigate the risk of building the wrong laboratory. As an example, Weill Cornell Medical College will illustrate designs that inspire interdisciplinary collaboration, support fluid thinking, and quickly adapt to the evolution of research. Weremeychik will be joined by Alexander Gutkin of AKF and Frank Kubicek from Cornell University, Weill Cornell Medical College. For more information visit the <a href="http://www.tradelineinc.com/conferences/719BCCA8-C29C-DD41-AC7767297B7C6323" target="_blank">conference website.</a>NewsSaturday, October 01, 2011 4:00:00 AMMay 8, 2012<br />Palm Springs, CA<br />Leslie Moldow FAIA, LEED AP<br />“California Introduces the Household Skilled Nursing Facility Model”<br /><br />This seminar looks at the Household model of Skilled Nursing Facilities. California is joining the majority of states in this country that allow this household model to be built. Many individuals and entities have contributed to the new regulations, which will be enforced by mid-2012, that allow environments for supporting person-centered care for frail elders. Moldow will be joined on the panel by David C. Nolan, Principal, Chi Partners, LLC; Adriene Iverson, Director of Operations, Elder Care Alliance; and Glenn S. A. Gall, AIA, Regional Supervisor, OSHPD, FDD. Visit the <a href="http://www.aging.org/i4a/calendar/details.cfm?id=624" target="_blank">ASC website for more information.</a>NewsFriday, September 23, 2011 4:00:00 AMMay 9, 2012<br />Palm Springs, CA<br />Leslie Moldow FAIA, LEED AP<br />“Alternative Retirement Communities: Wave of the Future”<br /><br />This session will focus on ARCs, Alternative Retirement Communities, and how they will address the many niche markets the new groups of seniors will come to expect. Who are these seniors? How will we come to address their varied income levels, interests, backgrounds? The session will include a mini-workshop in which participants interact to define their ideal community. Speakers will also include David Berg, Vice President Operations of NCP Senior Ventures, LLC; Michael D. Gilliam, President and CEO of Greenbrier Development, LLC; and Daniel R. Ruth, Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Home of San Francisco. Visit the <a href="http://www.aging.org/i4a/calendar/details.cfm?id=624" target="_blank">ASC website for more information.</a>NewsWednesday, September 21, 2011 4:00:00 AMMay 16, 2012<br />Washington, DC<br />Aaron B. Schwarz FAIA<br />“Moving to an International Practice: Making the Decision, Facing the Challenges and Being Successful”<br /><br />We are living in a time of ever increasing global connectivity. More and more architects are involved in a global practice and facing challenges of designing within a new culture and experiencing new and different businesses practices. If not already engaged globally, our members are exploring this possibility as a way to grow and expand their practices. This session is designed to help our members gain a better understanding of the opportunities, challenges, risks and rewards of entering into the global arena. They will receive tools to help them analyze if they are ready to make this decision and investment, and if they are, where they can get the assistance and help they need to be successful. For more information visit the <a href="http://convention.aia.org/event/convention-home.aspx" target="_blank">AIA National Convention website.</a>NewsFriday, September 16, 2011 4:00:00 AMInvite us to speak<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />NewsTuesday, January 01, 2008 5:00:00 AM