INVITATION

Ecobuild America and AEC-Science & Technology (AEC-ST) is coming to Anaheim, Calif., from May 19 to 22, 2008. This unique three-day conference and two-day exhibit covers everything from green building and sustainable design to practice management, BIM, and more.

We hope to see our members attending in full force. Please see details below for a special AIA discount.

The conference program features keynote sessions, workshops, and seminars that are an exceptional educational opportunity for architects. Sample titles include

• BIM Implementation Strategies–Changes in Your Office
  
• BIM Storm Los Angeles and Beyond
  
• Sustainable High-Performance Buildings through Integrated Design
  
• Designing Green Roofs
  
• Solar and Alternative Energy Sources
  
• LEED for Schools
  
• Eco-Intelligent Buildings
  
• Specifying Resources for Sustainable Design and Green Building
  
• Designing Fire-Resistant Communities
  
• “Digital Cities”: The Future of BIM and Sustainable Design at a Community and City Scale

Colocated events also add value to your visit. They include the National Specifiers Conference, the National BIM Conference, and more. Continuing education and AIA Continuing Education System (CES) learning units are available for many sessions.

Please visit the Ecobuild Web site at www.ecobuildamerica.com for details of the entire event. View complete conference and exhibit information in the Event Planner (pdf).

Special Offer for AIA Members

When you register by April 11, 2008, you can save up to $100 on a three-day passport, which includes the Ecobuild America and AEC-ST conference and exhibits. As an AIA member, you will receive an additional 20 percent discount when using your priority code, EO7AIA, in combination with the early-registration discount code, HSE14. Act now; the offer expires on April 11, 2008. We look forward to seeing you in Anaheim.

Sincerely,

Marshall E. Purnell, FAIA
2008 President
The American Institute of Architects