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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_prevention_through_environmental_design http://www.cptedsecurity.com/cpted_design_guidelines.htm http://www.cpted.net/default.html VOCAB: Natural Surveillance Natural Access Control Territorial Reinforcement Maintenance

The rabble rabble of discontent with the current examination, internship and fee structure has instigated a call for change in the now long and convoluted path to licensure.

AIAIC ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR REPORT: November 5, 2013 1. Site Planning and Design Exam ‐ 3 exams scheduled before the end of the year ‐ Sessions will complete this month 2. Design competitions ‐ AIASFV IDP Competition [November 11th / $75 … Continue reading →

LEED CREDIT CATEGORIES: -Sustainable Sites -Water Efficiency -Energy and Atmosphere -Material and Resources -Indoor Environmental Quality (-Innovation and Design) VOCAB: EMBODIED ENERGY VOC SICK BUILDING SYNDROME LIFE CYCLE COST CFC ALBEDO SRI POTABLE WATER GREY WATER BLACK WATER FLYASH HEAT … Continue reading →

IBC – Model Code for construction & design – Other similar model codes UBC (seismic), BOCA (snow), SBC (wind) – Occupancy Types – Construction Types – Means of Egress NFPA – Model Code to minimize possibility & effects of fire … Continue reading →

AIA Delivery Method Brief AREFORUM Government Project Delivery Methods: DBB – Design Bid Build – Owner has a separate contract with Architect (designer/agent) and Contractor (builder) – Traditional Bidding Method – Promotes most competitive bidding climate – Creates adversarial relationship … Continue reading →

Looks like NCARB actually finished as promised and the blackout is over. No reason to not schedule your exams now. There is a fact sheet outlining how the blackout will affect your rolling clock and the exam taking procedure. And … Continue reading →

A201 General Conditions 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS – Instruments of service: studies, models, sketches, drawings, specs, etc. – Contractor and subs can reproduce instruments of service solely for project 2 OWNER – Contractor can request evidence of owners financial ability to … Continue reading →