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Louisiana Architects Continuing Education FAQ

Published on November 29, 2018 by Nick Walsh

How do you renew your Louisiana architect license? 1. Complete 12 hours of continuing education 2. Louisiana provides 3 options for license renewal - Renew your license completely online (include fee payment) - Complete the online renewal, print the receipt at the end and mail it along with a renewal check. - Print the renewal form and mail and mail it along with a renewal check **Note: All mailed forms and checks must be postmarked by December 31st to avoid a late fee.

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Kentucky Architect Online Continuing Education FAQs

Published on November 29, 2018 by Nick Walsh

How do you renew your Kentucky architect license? 1. Complete 12 hours of continuing education by December 31st. 2. A renewal notice will be sent you in the mail approximately two months prior to the expiration date of your license. 3. Complete the renewal notice and pay the $125 fee by June 30th.

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Delaware's Architectural Legacies

Published on November 15, 2018 by Brenda Forton

On December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first State to ratify the U.S. Constitution. It's currently nicknamed "The First State". The Delaware River and Bay were named after the governor of Virginia, Thomas West, Lord De La Warr by the explorer Samual Argall. Delaware is also famous for a few of its oldest architectural landmarks. You'll find just a few of them in the images and descriptions below. Although these buildings weren't designed by Architects as we know them today, they represent American architecture's early beginnings. Perhaps the buildings and structures you design today will become tomorrows architectural legacies.

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Amazing Alabama Architecture

Published on November 9, 2018 by Brenda Forton

"The house is the purest example of the Usonian. It incorporates detailing improvements and combines all the standard elements in a mature and spatially varied interior. Its exterior has an almost overpowering horizontality. The street facade forms a cypress wall from which springs the carport, a 20-ft cantilever utilizing concealed steelwork. Ten years after construction, the Rosenbaum's had Wright extend the house…" — John Sergeant. Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian Houses: The Case for Organic Architecture. p42.

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The Getty Foundation Will Provide A Grant For The Conservation Of The Gateway Arch

Published on November 6, 2018 by Sara Chauvette

The Getty Foundation recently announced grants of over $1.7 million will be used for architectural conservation as part of its Keeping It Modern initiative. One of the eleven 20th-century buildings chosen is the iconic Gateway Arch in St. Louis. Keeping It Modern is an international grant program that prides itself on the architectural conservation of important buildings from the twentieth century. The program started in 2014 and has supported 54 grant projects so far.

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Gable End Anchoring And Framing In High Velocity Hurricane Zones - A Course For Florida Architects In The Aftermath Of Hurricane Michael

Published on October 29, 2018 by Brenda Forton

Hurricane Michael has come and gone, leaving in its wake a path of destruction and devastation. Mexico Beach, Florida was leveled by the 155-mph winds. The few homes that remain standing have sustained crippling wind and water damage which could take months or even years to rebuild. With the exception of one. The ironically named, 'Sand Castle' home on Mexico Beach has sustained limited damage due to the foresight of the home's designer. The home was built to withstand 240-250 mph winds rather than the standard 120 mph winds. Popular features such as large, ocean-facing windows and an overhanging roof were avoided in the design of the home, further protecting the house from hurricane force winds. While many of these measures are cost prohibitive for the average home builder, lessons can be learned here.

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Who needs to renew before 12/31/18?

Published on October 23, 2018 by Marie McCarthy

44 states require licensed architects to complete continuing education on a yearly, or bi-yearly basis. Non-compliance means loss of licensure. Each state requires different amounts of learning hours and course specifications. Most states require courses in Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW).

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Wyoming Architect License Renewal FAQ

Published on October 18, 2018 by Sara Chauvette

1st Time Renewals: Architects must renew their license the year after initial licensure. For example, an architect licensed in 2017 must renew by December 31st, 2018. After this, they start a two-year cycle. Continuing education is prorated based on the duration of licensure. The state will inform you of your first cycle requirements. Subsequent Renewals: Architects must complete a minimum of 24 HSW continuing education hours by December 31st every two years.

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Architectural Professions: Constraining Innovation

Published on October 5, 2018 by Kaylee Verhoeven

In the 20th century, Architects began to shift the perception of what it means to be an Architect. Previously art, design, and construction were performed by the local artist. As the times changed the ego of the Architect began to expand. It wasn't until 1958 that the UK established its elitist Architectural education system. The system in 2018 has yet to see any major changes and remains un-evolved. This way of teaching has led to "standard" practices in design from door handles to entire layouts. What used to be artistic splendor has turned into the opposite of innovation: bland enovation.

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Make It Right Foundation, Did Not Make It Right

Published on October 5, 2018 by Nick Walsh

Between the years 2008-2015, Make It Right set out to build 150 homes in New Orleans to replace ruined homes. These houses were sold at affordable prices to former residents but many of them houses started deteriorating much sooner than expected.

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