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The University of the
Welcome to all students of ARCHITECTURE
for this academic Year 2013-2014
Newsletter Date Sept. /Dec. 2013 Volume 3 Issue 1
AIA1 .UDC
Inside this issue:
Join the AIAS 2
New Architec-tural Studios
2
NAAB 3
UDC and Goethe-Institute Washing-
ton Partner to Host Hamburg Conference and
Exhibit
3
What is Accredi-tation?
3
ATTENTION Architectural Students
4
What is the IDP 4
Focus
STUDIO
We had a great summer 2013
CAUSES School of Architecture shared an modular experience with Germany
Das HAUS view this link for more information: http://www.udc.edu/news/
udc_dashaus_tour_video the experience was fabulous.
What is the DasHAUS a view of Innovations in Renewable and Energy Efficiency
Thanks to Dean O’Hara, she has opened doors of sustainability that no other uni-
versity in the area has received .
Special points of interest:
DO NOT FORGET SPEAK WITH YOU ADVISOR BY REGISTER-
ING FOR CLASSES
Keep your mind sharp read more about architecture and famous
architects
Join the AIAS
Have a great year!!
CAUSES School of Architecture and Community
Planning is Changing
University of the District of Columbia Department of CAUSES school of Architec-
ture and Community Planning needs student body support.
Please take the time to join the AIAS. The fee is $47.00
Your involvement is needed go to http://www.aias.org/website/article.asp?id=8
and click on the link Join AIAS
THE AIAS IS LOOKING FOR YOU
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A selection of officers are needed for the year2013-2014 The list of possible candidates will be posted in the studios If you wish to become a board member contact [email protected] leave your infor-mation and we will respond.
Re n o vat i o n s a r e c o m p l e t e d fo r
o u r n e w st u d i o s . ( Ye s ! )
Technology is the way of the world and the University of the District of Colum-
bia CAUSES Department has taken huge step in this direction. In the School of
Architecture and Community Planning, we are moving forward with this tech-
nology. View Photos of the transformation on the student bulletin board.
NAAB (National Architec-
tural Accreditation Board)
reviews the University of
the District of Columbia
Department CAUSES
(College of Agriculture, Ur-
ban Sustainability and Envi-
ronmental Sciences) the
School of Architecture and
Community Planning ARCHI-
TECTURE PROGRAMS has
taken place. On November
5, 2013 we had our review
of the Architectural Pro-
gram at the university.
This was a four day process
as the team examines the
work from the students in
the past few years. I am
pleased to say we are look-
ing good.
The next step the NAAB
Team will submit their find-
ings on what our status in
December 2013.
The Department will answer
all questions and explain to
course of action. This infor-
mation will be submitted in
January 2014.
Accreditation of architec-tural programs takes place on a cycle that may range from every few years to as many as six years.
An architecture program seeking accreditation must go through a number of steps stipulated by NAAB. These steps involve a com-bination of several tasks:
Self-study: Programs pre-pare a written summary of performance based on the NAAB condition and proce-dures for accreditation.
For further information on the requirement for accredi-tation visit the NAAB web-site http://www.naab.org/
accreditation/
NAAB National Architectural Accrediting Board
What is the process for an architecture program to become accredited?
UDC and Goethe-Institute Washington Partner to Host Hamburg Conference and Exhibit
unique traditions and char-
acter. HafenCity, Europe’s
largest inner-city develop-
ment project, is setting new
standards for ecological
sustainability and mixed use
development along the Elbe
River in Hamburg, Germany.
The International Building
Exhibition (IBA) is applying
experimental design and
urban planning to a ne-
glected inner-city island,
transforming it into a vibrant
and sustainable area.
View the exhibit in Building
42 A Level from November
14 to December 6, 2013
Hamburg, Germany’s sec-
ond largest city, is home to
two of the most important
urban development areas in
Europe: HafenCity and the
International Building Exhi-
bition (IBA). Both projects
embrace the vision of a
European city meeting the
challenges of the future
without abandoning its
HAMBURG
Building the
City Anew.
A Journey into
the City of
Tomorrow.
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will accumulate toward your eligibility to take the examine. Your work experience in any related field of architecture my contribute to your hours. Check out the web site http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/IDP-2.aspx I did you know you can earn Professional and Community
What is the IDP all about??
You are able to meet the crite-ria for securing your registra-tion as a architect.
The IDP is a method of verify-ing your work experience and education.
It is important to have your IDP in place before gradation with your Masters of Architecture .
This is a time sensitive experi-ence. The hours you provide
Service hours by serving the
AIAS .
Check the website for more
information http://
www.aias.org
UDC and Goethe-Institute Washington Partnership cont.
Intern Development Program (IDP)
Attention ARCHITECTURAL STUDENTS
tation board. This also counts as it relates to stu-dent organizations and net-working. PLEASE JOIN I want to announce the nominees for the board and have a record meeting of the candidates ( formal elec-tion). The organization is nothing
without a strong board. I received a letter from the National office of the AIAS. Stating there are only two members on our roster. I can not recruit a board if you don’t register and pay the dues. We are not in compliance as a organization. This does not look well to the accredi-
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Hamburg, Germany’s sec-
ond largest city, is home to
two of the most important
urban development areas in
Europe: HafenCity and the
International Building Exhibi-
tion (IBA). Both projects em-
brace the vision of a Euro-
pean city meeting the chal-
lenges of the future without
abandoning its unique tradi-
tions and character. Hafen-
City, Europe’s largest inner-
city development project, is
setting new
standards for ecological sustainability and mixed use development along the Elbe River in Hamburg, Ger-many. The International Building Exhibition (IBA) is applying experimental de-sign and urban planning to a neglected inner-city is-land, transforming it into a vibrant and sustainable area.