7.31.08 | Washington, DC | AIA's Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) program is requesting proposals from community applicants for 2009. The SDAT is a  program that brings together architect-led multidisciplinary teams to work with community leaders and decision makers to develop a vision and framework for a sustainable future by providing technical assistance and process expertise. The final decisions will be announced in December 2008. Proposals are due November 14. For more information on the program, visit the SDAT Web site: www.aia.org/liv_sdatat

7.30.08 | Washington, DC | ASID, the American Society of Interior Designers, in partnership with Interiors & Sources magazine announce the inaugural year of the Bloom Awards and is calling for entries by Sept. 15, 2008. An award dedicated to recognizing the achievements of sustainable products in interior commercial design, the new program will choose a product winner in five categories: furniture, flooring, textiles, lighting and innovative materials. All entries must be submitted electronically at www.interiorsandsources.com/bloomawards/
Visit www.interiorsandsources.com/bloomawards/rules.aspx for the complete list of entry criteria, eligibility and guidelines.

7.25.08 | New York, NY | PWC-NY, (Professional Women in Construction) presents Meet the Architects & Engineers, a networking event with exhibit tables on August 21, 5:30-8:00 pm, at Club 101, 101 Park Avenue at 40th St, NYC. Guests of honor for the event are Sandra L. Daigler, Raymond P. Daddazio, Peter Varsalona, Maria I. Wilpon, and JJ Falk,