Ground Zero: Visions and Projects for the new World Trade Center

28, 29 January 2005

An exhibit and lecture series

As suggested on the occasion the first AIA Continental Europe (AIACE) Swizterland Section continuing education event at the Novartis Campus in Basel, March 2004, AIACE Switzerland Section Co-directors Maureen Reinertsen and Lee Luxford are working to provide opportunities to gather for architectural events that allow for continuing education credits.

Mr. Alessandro Sachs of Regent Lighting has graciously provided just such an opportunity on 28 and 29 January. He has extended to AIACE Members an invitation to Ground Zero: Visions and Projects for the new World Trade Center.

This is an exhibit and series of lectures taking place between 25 and 29 January as part of Swissbau at the Messe in Basel (see description below) as described in the brochure (“A” side (JPG), “B” side (JPG).

The lectures on 28 and 29 January fit neatly into the requirements for structured, self-reported programs (see description below) garnering up to 4 AIA/CES credits as described below by Dominique Tomasov, AIACE Continuing Education organizer.

Regent Lighting requires a response for those who wish to attend by Monday, 24 January. Please contact them directly at: Tel +41 61 335 5489, Fax +41 61 335 5596; or by e-mail: . Please mention that you are with the AIA and also the name “Maureen Reinertsen”.

It is a most interesting time to come to Basel and we would be happy to try to arrange an informal meeting of our members for lunch or around a glass of wine on the afternoon of 29 January should any of you be interested. Just let us know and we hope to see you soon!

Maureen Carlson Reinertsen, AIA Switzerland Section Co-Director Tel: 061-312-4287 Lee Luxford, Associate AIA Switzerland Section Co-Director Tel: 061-274-0545
 
  1. Swissbau is being presented again as an integral exhibition covering all the areas of building. Instead of the annually alternating arrangement into building shells/structural engineering and interior finish/home technology, the new Swissbau 05 enables its visitors to gain an overview that is indeed complete.

  2. Structured Self-Reported Program: This is a structured activity offered by an organized, third-party, non-CES provider. Documentation of attendance/participation will usually be required as a supplement when reporting this activity to meet a state licensure requirement. For members who self-report a structured activity, the AIA is not able to assist in acquiring any support documentation that may be required by a state licensing board MCE audit.

    To be eligible for credit, self-reported activities must be planned educational activities that provide you with new knowledge that can be applied toward the practice of architecture. Members should complete the AIA/CES Self-Report Form and submit it to AIA/CES Records at the University of Oklahoma. Be sure to specify which type of learning activity you are reporting so the data can be entered accurately into your transcript.

    Members calculate LU hours for self-reported activities by reporting the number of hours spent in architecture-related learning. You may self-report any structured activity that is HSW related and receive HSW credit for it. In other words, the activity must be developed and presented to you by a third party organization. This policy was adopted to ensure quality control guidelines are enforced and to comply with state licensing board requirements.

    Report the activity at the AIA web site. A self report form is available for AIA members with a member number. Print a copy for your record. Credits can take up to three months to process.