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NYC x Design
May 10–21
Coinciding with ICFF and FRIEZE New York art fair, the new multidisciplinary event will feature the work local designers and architects in musuem exhibitions, conferences and more in the city's first-ever design festival.

Marin Living Home Tours
May 18, 2013
Tour stunning, architecturally significant homes in the Bay Area.

MICHIGAN MODERN: Design That Shaped America
June 13–16, 2013
The state's historic preservation office brings together a range of professionals for an in-depth look at Michigan's role in developing American Modernism.

Sugar Rush Los Angeles
June 14, 2013
An event benefitting Spark, a non-profit providing mentorship opportunities for students. The AIA|LA, a partner, will be honored.

AIA Convention 2013
June 20–22, 2013
Head to Denver for The American Institute of Architects annual convention. Speakers include Gen. Colin R. Powell.

Dwell on Design
June 21–23, 2013
America's largest Modern design event comes to the LA Convention Center for a weekend of exhibits, panels and more.

Monterey Design Conference
September 27–29, 2013
Kengo Kuma, Hon. FAIA, of Japan, Marcio Kogan, Hon. FAIA, of Brazil, and Odile Decq, of France, join an outstanding group of North American designers for one of the premier retreats for architects.

westedge
October 3–6, 2013
The inaugural design event, to be held at Santa Monica's Barker Hangar, will feature over 200 exhibitors along with expert panels and speakers.

AIAS Forum 2012
December 29, 2013
The annual meeting of the American Institute of Architecture Students and the global gathering of the architecture and design students.

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Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 10:14AM

Chicago Apartment Designed for Reduction of Energy Costs Using Solar Shading

Architects Studio Gang have designed an entire high rise building in Chicago based on the optimum angle of 71 degrees for solar access and shading as its core concept. Aside from maximizing energy-efficiency through passive solar design and the shiming effect created by the the angular surfaces, Solstice on the Park will be aiming for LEED Silver certification with a host of other eco features.

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Chicago Apartment Designed for Reduction of Energy Costs Using Solar Shading