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

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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 AIAS1.UDC@gmail.com 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.