September 16-19, 2009


The 2009 statewide AIA Nevada Design Conference is hosted by the Las Vegas Chapter of the AIA and is themed “Surviving & Thriving in THE NEW NEVADA” -  A study of preparedness, professional skills, endurance, collaboration, the competitive edge and design excellence.  Scheduled for September 16-19, 2009 the conference and awards celebration will be held at the newly reclaimed Historic Fifth Street School, located in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada.  

The recession of 2008 – 2009 has made a profound impact on Nevada, and most especially on the architecture and construction industries.  Spiraling growth and expanding development can no longer be taken for granted. Education is of utmost importance and state revenues must be diversified if we are to recover and prosper.

We now know that when design and planning stops… the whole architecture and construction industry stops. And, we now know that the design and planning of new and rehabilitated projects are the essential first steps in generating jobs and keeping our industry healthy and our economy strong.  Our state is poised to lead the way in renewable energy, technology and cutting edge design. From the difficulties of the past and a realistic view of the future…a NEW NEVADA will emerge.  Architects and Design Professionals can lead the way.

The NEW NEVADA will depend upon highly experienced and educated design professionals who are prepared to meet the challenges and create new ways of solving problems.  Now is the time to refresh, renew, recharge and acquire new skills and experience, and the 2009 AIA Nevada Design Conference is the place.

REGISTER NOW and get the training, knowledge and skills necessary to meet and conquer the challenges in the NEW NEVADA.


Specially priced to encourage full participation from across the state and loaded with great networking opportunities and continuing education credits.  YOU CAN’T MISS IT!

AIA C.E., HSW AND SUSTAINABLE CREDITS 
Wednesday through Friday, September 16th-18th
The conference provides three days of valuable AIA CE approved courses providing over 18 AIA C.E., HSW and Sustainable Credits (enough for the whole year!).  Two day-long series of seminars providing Professional Development in marketing yourself and your firm, insurance, investments, legal concerns, contracts, licensure, codes, generating work, sustainable projects and much more. In addition, two day-long FEMA sponsored courses on Earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings and Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards, are being offered and are ideal for city and county public safety departments, fire departments, architects, facility planners, contractors, engineers and geotechnical consultants.


GREENING DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS CHARRETTE 
Friday, September 18th
Exercise your imagination, your ingenuity and your resourcefulness when you join with architects, community leaders, design professionals, and architecture students to create a new plan for downtown Las Vegas. The day-long charrette is designed to generate ideas for “greening downtown”.  Building on the highly successful Blueprint for Nevada charrette (2007) conference attendees will join with the City of Las Vegas Redevelopment Office and the UNLV Downtown Design Center to focus on creative ways to enhance the downtown plan and make our city more livable and sustainable.  


THE 36TH ANNUAL AIA LAS VEGAS GOLF TOURNAMENT 
Saturday, September 19th
Then there is, of course, the challenge of surviving the competition at the  36th Annual AIA Las Vegas Golf Tournament, being held at TPC Canyons, one of the finest courses in the state, with the winning team’s names immortalized on the AIA Commemorative Trophy and bragging rights for a year.  


AIA NEVADA EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN & DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS GALA
Saturday, September 19th
And, the state’s finest design projects will rise to the top and be honored at this year’s AIA Nevada Excellence in Design and Distinguished Service Awards Celebration, being held on Saturday, September 19th.  The conference also offers excellent networking and social events.