BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260417T023224Z UID:11877fce-b6cd-4f45-bad1-be9dab43eff8 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180621T000000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180623T000000 DESCRIPTION:Date/Time: June 21-23\, 2018\n\nLocation: New York City\n\nDe scription: Get ready for three immersive days of what’s new and now in architecture and design\, hosted in one of the most iconic cities in the w orld. At A’18\, some of the most creative architects\, designers\, and f irms will share how they’re creating their own blueprint and making a di fference in cities of every size all over the world.\n\n\n \n Be Inspired  By Remarkable Keynotes - It's a keynote lineup you won't find anywhere e lse. At A'18 renowned speakers\, new voices\, and visionary architects\, d esigners\, and leaders will share how they're creating their own Blueprint for Better.\n \n \n Tour New York City's Best Architecture - Explore some of the most iconic architecture in the world through dozens of expertly c urated\, one-of-a-kind tours led by local architects and architecture crit ics.\n \n \n Get Insights You Can Act On - Earn your HSW\, ADA\, BGCI\, an d RIBA credits for the year through 500+ sessions that will leave you with project insights\, takeaways\, and new ways of working.\n \n \n Explore E very Imaginable Product - Find solutions for your products at the Architec ture Expo. We're turning the Javits Center into a materials playground pac ked with the newest products and trusted brands.\n \n \n Connect With The Industry - Get ready to meet thousands of attendees during sessions\, at e vents\, through chance encounters\, and everything in-between. A'18 is you r opportunity to network with the industry.\n \n \n Party In New York - Th ere's always something to do in the city that never sleeps. Make new frien ds and unwind at dozens of happy hours\, receptions\, alumni events\, and The Party!\, our signature event.\n \n\n\nConference Theme: Blueprint for Better Cities\n\nAt A’18\, some of the most creative architects\, design ers\, and firms will share how they’re creating their own blueprint and making a difference in cities all over the world\, from London\, Arkansas to London\, England.\n\nBetter By Design:\n\nIt’s time to think more cri tically about health and resilience\, about taking care of each other and the environment\, and about solving for “X\,” all through the lens of what we build—and what we don’t.\n\nArchitects are right in the middle of it\, making cities large and small—the superblocks\, the micro-commu nities\, and everything in between—better by design.\n\nYour Own Bluepri nt for Better\n\nYou’ll leave New York with actionable insights you can use on your next project or to make a difference in your community\, on to pics including:\n\n\n \n Diversity\, equity\, &\; inclusion - Everythi ng we design should be for everyone. Affordable housing\, green spaces\, h ealthy places\, and safe neighborhoods—it’s on us to create access and opportunities.\n \n \n Materials - Every material has an impact. Knowing where materials come from\, what’s in them\, and their life expectancy gives us greater control over projects and product decisions.\n \n \n Ener gy &\; carbon - Buildings are the biggest carbon polluters\, but what if they weren’t? If we work together\, new buildings\, developments\, an d major renovations can be carbon neutral.\n \n \n Resilience - Rapid pop ulation growth\, climate change\, intentional attacks\, and natural and ma nmade disasters require new design approaches. Getting ahead is our greate st opportunity.\n \n \n Design &\; health - Forward-looking design can profoundly impact health in people and communities. It’s time to move p ast the “do no harm” design ethos to focus on holistic health\, by des ign.\n \n\n\nExhibit at A'18\n\n90% of attendees rank the Architecture Exp o as one of their top 5 best conference experiences. You'll connect with n ew customers who set budgets\, select vendors\, and specify products.\n\nT o learn more about exhibiting please visit the event website\n\nWhat's New !\n\nThis year we’ve curated nearly 100 tours of the city’s best archi tecture in Manhattan\, Brooklyn\, Queens\, the Bronx\, and Staten Island. We’re taking over nearly 200\,000 sq. ft. of the Javits Center to host a two-day Architecture Expo. We’ve booked Hammerstein Ballroom for The Pa rty!\, Radio City Music Hall for keynotes\, and the John L. Tishman Audito rium at The New School for Pro Series sessions. And we’re reserving Day 3 just for continuing education\, so you’ll have more time to take in se ssions.\n\nBook Your Hotel\n\nWhere you stay is important. We’ve negotia ted hotel blocks at 43 New York City hotels\, giving you a range of option s and the best available rates.\n\n43 Hotel options\, plus perks\n\nBook a room in our hotel block\, and you’ll enjoy:\n\n\n \n The best rates at 43 centrally located hotels (rates subject to change)\n \n \n Perks like free Wi-fi\, breakfast\, and more\n \n \n No booking\, change\, or cancell ation fees\, plus the option to pay later\n \n \n Group discounts​\n \n\ n SUMMARY:AIA Conference on Architecture 2018 BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY TRIGGER:-P6D SUMMARY:Alarm notification END:VALARM BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY TRIGGER:-P SUMMARY:Alarm notification END:VALARM END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR