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PHOTOS: Are These Florida's 100 Greatest Buildings?

The Huffington Post | Christiana Lilly | Posted 05.09.2012

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To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the Florida branch of the American Institute of Architects is hosting a vote to pick the best in Sunshine State ar...

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A Year in Haiti: Wrapping it Up

Stacey McMahan | Posted 01.23.2012

Read More: Haiti Earthquake, Aia, Architecture for Humanity, American Institute of Architects, Haiti, Impact News
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Five schools were selected and are under construction. This sounds easy but there were challenges at every phase, idea, and decision we tried to implement.

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Santo: A New Community at Haiti's Earthquake Epicenter

Stacey McMahan | Posted 12.03.2011

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Planned communities seem to be the panacea for Haiti's housing shortage, but developing a successful planned community is tricky.

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Clean Water in the Face of Cholera

Stacey McMahan | Posted 11.08.2011

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In a country where cholera has gained a foothold, it's essential to provide for clean water within each construction project, and to also do so in crowded urban areas where traditional water sources are polluted.

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Constructing a Safer Haiti

Stacey McMahan | Posted 10.15.2011

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Recovery in Haiti will continue for decades, properly implementing education on safe structures are just the first steps down the long path.

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Barbie Gets An Eco-Friendly Dream House

The Huffington Post | Tara Kelly | Posted 10.07.2011

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With a collection of hot pink sports cars and her endless wardrobe, Barbie is a far cry from a sustainability role model. But now it looks like she...

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Taking the First Steps Toward Progress

Stacey McMahan | Posted 09.13.2011

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The CNIAH's resurrection and role in helping to revitalize Haiti is an important step toward a sustainable and stable recovery after the devastating earthquake.

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A Year in Haiti: Education and Rebuilding

Stacey McMahan | Posted 05.25.2011

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As it stands, we're building the bridge in Haiti as we walk across, but our work is essential and is making a difference -- one safe building at a time.

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Top Ten Private Initiatives in Haiti Supplement Big Players in 2010-11

Jim Luce | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jim Luce

Haiti needs hope -- and so many private initiatives doing so much could do even more -- with your support. There is so much hope for Haiti. Let's fund it.

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In Raleigh, the Politics of Design

J. Michael Welton | Posted 05.25.2011

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J. Michael Welton

One of the great tragedies of the economic downturn in Raleigh, N.C. is that political squabbles have not only halted the realization of a visionary design for a development downtown, but also derailed any public discussion on the merits of its architecture.

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Euro-American Women' s Council Global Forum and Awards Set For Athens in July

Jim Luce | Posted 05.25.2011

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"Women Lead the Way on Green Energy and Environment: Making their Impact on the Economy and Culture" is the theme of the 14th annual awards program to...

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Obama, Bring on the Green White House

Mairi Beautyman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Wouldn't it be nice if President-elect Barack Obama slapped some solar panels and a herbaceous perennial on the roof of the White House?

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Economy Effecting Building Design: Architects

Chicago Public Radio | Lynette Kalsnes | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chicago's a city known for its architecture. And it seems to be constantly changing and growing. But what's striking now, is how much the skyline's st...

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