June 15-29, 2008
Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America
Summer Program in Classical Architecture and Landscape Painting
Monastero di Santa Scholastica di S. Benedetto, Subiaco, Italy

The ICA&CA with its Grand Central Academy of Art faculty (GCA) is pleased to present its first classical architecture and landscape painting program in Italy. Led by experienced faculty of the Institute and GCA and following the great tradition of Grand Tour travel, the program will be based in Subiaco, a dramatic hill town of the Campagna romana, east of Rome between the ancient sites of Tivoli and Alba Fucens. The program will be open to both architects and artists. The course provides instruction in the observation and representation of classical architecture, and landscape painting, allowing participants at all levels to gain direct knowledge of the classical models, improve their drawing and painting skills and discover the vitality of the Roman countryside. Some drawing and painting proficiency is required. 
The tour is led by Victor Deupi, the Arthur Ross Director of Education at the Institute, and GCA artists and faculty members, Michael Grimaldi, and Dan Thompson. Additionally, a number of architects and historians will assist in specialized demonstrations and lectures.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Medieval Subiaco and the dramatic Campagna romana
• Ancient & Renaissance Rome
• The sublime Hadrian’s Villa
• Tivoli and the magnificent gardens of the Villa d’Este
• Rome’s great collections (Villa Borghese & Doria Pamphili)

Program Faculty
Victor Deupi, Arthur Ross Director of Education at the ICA&CA
Michael Grimaldi, Artist and GCA Faculty
Dan Thompson, Artist and GCA Faculty
Program Faculty
Victor Deupi, Arthur Ross Director of Education at the ICA&CA
Michael Grimaldi, Artist and GCA Faculty
Dan Thompson, Artist and GCA Faculty
Program Specifics
The Program commences in Subiaco on Sunday, June 15 at 2:00 PM and concludes on Sunday, June 29 with an evening reception. All participants follow a prescribed schedule of drawing and painting exercises and group events for the length of the program. Activities are scheduled for morning and afternoon sessions with periodic evening instruction. Participants will be accommodated at the comfortable Foresteria of the Monastery of Santa Scholastica, in Subiaco (see www.benedettini-subiaco.it/inglese/index.html).
Tuition for the program is $1,850 which covers the cost of instruction, lecture fees, entrance fees, excursions, all meals and double accommodations. A limited number of single rooms are available for an additional supplement per person. Travel arrangements to Italy are the responsibility of the participant. In addition, participants should allow approximately $100 for art supplies required over the length of the term. A $400 deposit is required along with a registration form to hold a place. Full Payment of the remaining cost is required by May 1. For further details, please refer to www.classicist.org, or contact Leah Aron, Academic Programs Coordinator at la@classicist.org.

Cancellations
Tuition will be refunded should the ICA&CA cancel the program for any reason. Refunds to participants who withdraw from the program are as follows: up to six weeks before the program commences, 100%; withdrawal up to two weeks prior to the tour, 30%; withdrawal thereafter, no refund will be given.

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June 20-22, 2008
Home Style Tours 2008
Winter Park, Florida

The Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America in collaboration with AIBD and Period Style Homes, Inc. is pleased to announce HOUSE STYLE TOURS 2008, an Advanced training program in residential design and regional style for design and construction professionals.

Mediterranean Revival
Learn to create better designed and detailed houses of beauty and value.  The classes will cover: general concepts of residential design; detailed instruction in selected regional styles; site visits and sketching tours.  General concepts of residential design covered include an overview of traditional American residential styles; strategies for locating and massing a house; instruction in plan and façade composition; and discussion of materials and the detailing of roofs, eaves, walls, doors and windows will be studied for each of the regional styles.  The core of these classes is the presentation of case studies of new projects done by architects and designers that explore the various styles to be studied. 

For further information and program application visit www.classicist.org or
contact Michael Gormley (212) 730-9646 x100 ~ mg@classicist.org
Robin Lawrence-Garett (239) 433-0085 ~ robin@periodstylehomes.com

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July 23-26, 2008
AIBD National Convention
Hyatt Regency Crown Center
Kansas City, Mo
Click Here for Detailed Convention Info

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August 8-9, 2008
"Houses That Work"
Green Build/Energy Star/EEBA Seminar
Sponsored by the AIBD Ohio Society
Dayton, Ohio
Holiday Inn Dayton Mall

Thru the efforts of past Society President Michael Battaglia and his work with the Dayton HBA you will have the opportunity on August 8th & 9th to learn all about the building science of houses. This in depth day and a half seminar will cover both green building concepts and detailing; and most importantly, how to detail your house to reduce mold potential and maximize owner comfort.

EEBA, The Energy and Environmental Building Association is a group of building scientists that have researched how a house should go together and how it should be detailed. Their details and notes are thoroughly explained in the handbook provided and are rapidly becoming the industry standard for construction. Even if your builder clients don’t want to build this way you should have these details on your plans for legal reasons alone.

The green build portion of the seminar will be Friday afternoon and will include the new NAHB Green Building program. This information was just rolled out as part of the Builders Show this year so it’s all new and catching on quickly. It is vital to be able to understand and explain the details to your builder and clients when they ask (and they will). Also included is information on the US Energy Star program.

The AIBD Ohio Society is one of the primary sponsors of this event and we’re asking all of our membership to attend the Friday Evening reception to network with other industry professionals that will be in attendance. This includes builders, vendors, trades people and their employees.

This is an incredible opportunity to learn valuable pertinent information and ask specific questions of the presenters. For more information visit: www.eeba.org or contact Mike Battaglia at mbresdesign@att.net

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Sept. 12-14, 2008
2008 Design Conference
Northwest Regional Design Conference
Washington Society sponsored regional design conference

Mark your calendars and plan on coming to the 2008 Northwest Regional Design conference. This conference will be open to all AIBD members and also to non-AIBD design professionals throughout the NW. stay tuned for further information on agenda, speakers, receptions and, more!

Registration Required: Yes
Date: Friday, September 12, 2008
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Icicle Inn

Location Address:
505 Highway 2
Leavenworth, WA 98826

Location Website:
http://www.icicleinn.com

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September 19-20, 2008
Virginia Society Convention & Design Competition
Virginia Beach, VA

Click Here for Schedule of Events, Hotel Information, Registration Form and Design Competition Info

For More Information contact: 
Tom Crouthamel by writing tom@tc2design.com

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October 3-5, 2008
Home Style Tours 2008
Annapolis, Maryland

The Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America in collaboration with AIBD and Period Style Homes, Inc. is pleased to announce HOUSE STYLE TOURS 2008, an Advanced training program in residential design and regional style for design and construction professionals.

American Georgian and 20th Century Colonial Revival styles
Learn to create better designed and detailed houses of beauty and value.  The classes will cover: general concepts of residential design; detailed instruction in selected regional styles; site visits and sketching tours.  General concepts of residential design covered include an overview of traditional American residential styles; strategies for locating and massing a house; instruction in plan and façade composition; and discussion of materials and the detailing of roofs, eaves, walls, doors and windows will be studied for each of the regional styles.  The core of these classes is the presentation of case studies of new projects done by architects and designers that explore the various styles to be studied. 

For further information and program application visit www.classicist.org or
contact Michael Gormley (212) 730-9646 x100 ~ mg@classicist.org
Robin Lawrence-Garett (239) 433-0085 ~ robin@periodstylehomes.com

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November 15, 2008
Virginia Society Quarterly Meeting
Williamsburg, VA 
For information contact: 
Tom Crouthamel by writing tom@tc2design.com

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January 20-21, 2009
AIBD 2008/2009 Mid Year Meeting
Las Vegas, NV

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Alexis Park Resort
375 East Harmon
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 582-2228 (Ask for the reservations for group block American Institute of Building Design)
www.alexispark.com

Monarch Suites: $112 plus tax and fees
To receive the AIBD group rate, reservations must be made by December 20, 2008

January 20-23, 2008
The International Building Show
Las Vegas, NV
For more information visit: http://www.buildersshow.com/Home/

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July 8-11, 2009
AIBD National Convention
Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront
Portland, OR

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