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Dear AIA Japan Members,
On behalf of our Board of Directors, I want to thank you for your continuing support of AIA Japan. The AIA is a long established organization representing the interests of architects. As the economy has globalized—and our profession with it—chapters outside the US have grown in size and stature. AIA Japan, founded five years ago, is the newest international chapter, complementing those in the UK, Europe and Hong Kong.
AIA Japan has already established a number of member services meant to support our members in their pursuit of professional excellence.
- Continuing Education: We sponsor a lecture event almost every month. Sometimes, we work with other organizations as co-sponsor. You’ll find a wide range of topics covered, and the events are registered for learning units, many of which qualify to meet the requirements for sustainable design and health the safety.
- Website: The AIA Japan website includes member profiles, job listings and announcements.
- Professional Network: Periodic events and meetings can help promote your business and provide a forum for members to learn from each other.
- Design Awards: We welcome submissions from all AIA Japan members. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate excellence in design, and the awards ceremony, held every year in November, is our biggest gala event of the year.
As the chapter continues to grow, we are making special efforts to develop new initiatives.
- Since last year we are making a special effort to engage Japanese students interested in studying in the US.
- AIA Japan will host the annual Northwest and Pacific Regional Conference in Tokyo in October 2011. This event will bring up to 200 architects and AIA members to Tokyo for three days of meetings, learning events and tours.
AIA Japan members have many opportunities to participate in events, scholarship, and award programs in the US and abroad through our affiliation with the US-based Northwest and Pacific Region and the other international chapters. We also maintain a strong relationship with JIA. AIA Japan members are frequently invited to JIA events, and the two organizations’ learning events are open to each other’s members.
Since ours is a membership organization, each one of you is empowered to propose new ideas, and to come forth to take a leadership role towards this mission. Board Meetings, held every other month, are open to all members, and we welcome your participation and ideas.
Should you have any questions about our programs or ideas you would like to share, please do not hesitate to contact me at president@aiajapan.org.
John Mader, AIA
AIA Japan, 2010 President
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