By CAIN BURDEAU, ASSOCIATED PRES NEW ORLEANS ā Jun 2, 2016, 5:34 PM ET In a metamorphosis, New Orleans ā once overwhelmed by failed levees and Hurricane Katrina’s floodwaters ā is moving to become a national model of how an urban center can embrace green tactics to tame water. The city is recalibrating its century-old system of drainage canals and massive pumps by installing green infrastructure projects, potentially on an unprecedented scale for an American city. “Our success and our potential demise are all tied … Continue reading New Orleans Embraces Water Inside City with New Green Model→
Position: Executive Director Starting Date: July 1, 2016, or as soon thereafter as reasonably possible. Board Description: The Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners (āLSBAEā or āBoardā) is searching for a self-motivated and high performing Executive Director to oversee and administer its operations. The LSBAE is a state agency charged with the registration of architects and the regulation of the practice of architecture in Louisiana. The Board held its first meeting in 1910. During the past one hundred six (106) years, the LSBAE has served … Continue reading VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT→
More than 200 architects across Louisiana gathered at the Manship Theatre in the Shaw Center for the Arts in Baton Rouge on March 11 for the Celebrate Architecture program on Interweaving – Placemaking in the Urban and the Natural. The educational event is sponsored by the American Institute of Architects Louisiana chapter (AIA LA). It features nationally-renowned architects providing presentations projects that impacted cultural and environmental conditions in communities. Shown at the event are, from left AIA Louisiana 2016 president Ron Martinez, AIA … Continue reading INTERWEAVING – PLACEMAKING IN THE URBAN AND THE NATURAL IS THEME OF AIA LA EVENT→
With a vote Gov. John Bel Edwards considers to be a good start for two bills crucial to his legislative agenda, a Louisiana Senate committee today approved legislation that would raise the stateās minimum wage and enforce pay equality across gender gaps. Edwards, in a rare move for a standing governor, personally testified before the Senate Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations where he promoted the bills as fair and good for family values. The bills would help lift women and children out of … Continue reading Capitol Views: Senate Committee Approves Minimum Wage, Equal Pay Bills→
The Louisiana Architectural Foundation (LAF) is pleased to announce its firstĀ Executive Director, Stacey Pfingsten. She officially came on-board with theĀ Foundation in mid-January. Formerly of Chicago, Illinois, Ms. Pfingsten bringsĀ a breadth of experience in the non-profit, architecture field, as well as inĀ communications, fundraising, and public policy. Prior to working for the City of Chicago as an aldermanic aid, Ms. PfingstenĀ devoted several years professionally towards grassroots efforts to maintain andĀ improve Chicagoās historic neighborhoods and places. She began her careerĀ in historic preservation as an intern on Capitol Hill … Continue reading Stacey Pfingsten Named New Executive Director of the Louisiana Architectural Foundation→
Non-profit Louisiana Architectural Foundation (LAF) is seeking a dynamic and energetic leader that drives fundraising efforts and educational programs and brings a combination of leadership, people skills, nonprofit experience, and business acumen to the Foundation. The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in volunteer recruitment and development, strategic planning, special event fundraising, and program development. This full-time position is based in New Orleans and requires travel and flexible hours, occasionally working evenings and weekends. A compensation package in the high $30,000ās plus benefits is available … Continue reading Louisiana Architectural Foundation Hiring Executive Director→
By Tom Ichniowski Congress has approved a narrowly focused measure that aims to encourageābut not requireācommercial buildings owners and tenants to improve their facilitiesā energy efficiency. Final congressional action on the bill came on April 21, when the House passed it under suspension of the chamber’s rules.Ā The Senate approved the legislation on March 27, which next goes to the White House for President Obamaās expected signature. The billās sponsor, Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio), termed it āgood for the economy and good for the environment.ā … Continue reading Congress Clears Bill to Improve Buildings’ Energy Efficiency→
