Congratulations Catherine Nguyen!

Congratulations to Catherine Nguyen! The AIA Dallas awarded Ms. Catherine Nguyen the 2010 AIA Dallas Associate of the Year for her excellent participation in the AIA Dallas Associates as a c0-chair, alongside with Ms. Mary Foley Butler.

Thanks Catherine for all your work and leadership!

Congratulations Mary Foley Butler!

Congratulations to Mary for receiving the 2010 Associate Member of the Year, an Honor Award for the Texas Society of Architects. She has being involved in the AIA Dallas since 2008 as a selected member of the AIA Dallas Emerging Leaders. This year Mary, alongside Catherine Nguyen, has overseen the AIA Dallas Associates Committee as a committee co-chair.

Thanks Mary for all your hard work!

See more on her bio in the Texas Architect Magazine (November/December Issue) Page 11.

Photo: Courtesy of Mary Foley Butler.

2B an Architect

The AIA (American Institute of Architects) Dallas Chapter will be hosting their annual “2B an Architect” event on Saturday, November 13^th from 1-4 PM at the Dallas Center for Architecture. This event welcomes all Dallas area high school juniors, seniors, parents, teachers and counselors to receive first-hand information on what it takes to become an architect; from college education to licensing and practice. The events of the day will include a panel discussion comprised of licensed, practicing architects along with College of Architecture students, Deans and Professors from local universities. There will be an opportunity at our college fair for your high school students and parents to meet and speak to representatives from universities about the various architectural programs they offer and the criteria for admission.

Universities present this year includes: (This list will be updated)

Texas Tech

University of Texas Arlington

University of Oklahoma

Kansas State

Washington University in St. Louis

University of Houston

Louisiana Tech University

University of Arkansas

Oklahoma State University

If your university would like to participate in this event contact us at aiadallasassociates@gmail.com

USGBC Central Texas - 2010 Green School Awards

Call for Entries!

The Green School Advocacy Committee of the U.S. Green Building Council Central Texas - Balcones Chapter is currently accepting applications for its second annual Green School Awards. The purpose of the award is to recognize sustainable design that promotes public awareness of the importance of providing a healthy learning environment for our children.

Entries will be accepted in two categories: New Construction and Renovations/Additions.

Winners will be recognized at the 2010 Green School Symposium to be held at the AMD Austin Lone Star Campus on Friday, October 1st.

Check out this website for more info:
http://www.usgbc-centraltexas.org/2010greenschoolawards.php