1% Pro Bono + 99% A&D = 100% Great Cause

The 1%, a program of Public Architecture, connects nonprofits with architecture and design firms willing to give of their time 'pro bono'.

>>Potential impact

If every architecture professional in the U.S. committed 1% of their time to pro bono service, it would add up to 5,000,000 hours annually - the equivalent of a 2,500-person firm, working full-time for the public good.

>> Background

Launched by Public Architecture in 2005 with the support of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, The 1% is a first-of-its-kind effort to encourage pro bono service within the architecture and design professions.

>> Pro bono defined

The 1% program defines pro bono service to be professional services rendered in the public interest without expectation of a fee or with a significant reduction in fees.

>> Pro bono Clients

The 1% program focuses primarily on 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations as appropriate pro bono clients. These organizations have been relieved of their tax burden in recognition of the societal benefit that they provide.
I would encourage anyone who is interested to go to the web site and see the range of projects that have been undertaken. To get involved CLICK HERE

The Soul of a Nice Guy

For all of you that remember the very charismatic and passionate instructor Aaron Swar, who retired from AIS in 2005, you know how infectious his personality was. I am pleased to announce that after his term at AIS he pursued his personal goal of publishing a book and has succeeded in doing so.

Here is the announcement in his own words:

“Hi,

After 2 years of work, and a lifetime of emotions...I'm thrilled to announce the publication of my book, The Soul of a Nice Guy-A Midlife Sojourn. It's available now on www.Amazon.com and www.borders.com . I hope you'll give a look.”

Thanks and love,

Aaron :-)

IDCW presents Product Runway 2008

For the first time in Seattle, leading interior design firms and students will flaunt their creativity by sending couture garments crafted from a diverse range of interior materials and finishes down the runway. Innovative teams from regional firms will design and construct their creations using everything from carpet to lighting – as they compete for prizes and bragging rights! Part runway fashion show, part theatrical production and part indulgence for guests, Product Runway
promises to be the event of the year and a showcase for the Puget Sound design community.

For more information: http://www.productrunway.com/

Blog Party

I am planning to host a AIS Alumni Blog Party at my house. Time to be determined, probably mid to late January...

Stay tuned,

Uwe

Breaking the "ice"

Post your comments and stories here... we are a great resource for one another and the goal for this page is to have access to this information as well as keep in touch with fellow Alumni. Everyone who is a member has the ability to author and edit their own posts.

To the side of your screen in the upper right hand corner we have an Alumni Photo Book that i will update with your photos. Please e-mail your member photo to me for use in the album ( mail to Dantewilkins@gmail.com) as well as any Blog spot related requests and suggestions.

I am excited to see what all of us have to share!