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Design Matters: The AIANH Speakers Bureau

Need a Speaker for Your Next Event?
AIANH can provide a speaker on a variety of design- and project-related topics. They are member architects and associates who are willing to provide a 20-60 minute presentation with graphic aids for community groups such as service clubs, libraries and schools, and/or with statewide associations, regional planning agencies, and related groups.

Topics are suitable for the community-at-large or professionally related listeners.

We invite you to contact the AIANH chapter office for further information and to arrange a speaker for you. Contact Carolyn Isaak, Executive Director, P.O. Box 398, Keene, NH 03431,
603-357-2863, Email

A Sampling of Presentations:

Why Do You Hire an Architect?
How to Get Started with an Architect
The Architect's Role
Why Hire a Professional?
What is Architecture, Anyway?
Working with a Design Professional: After the Courtship
Architect's Role in the Design and Construction Process
What Does an Architect Really Do?
What to Expect: Perfection or Professionalism
How to Select an Architect (Larger Projects, RFP's, Interviews)

Sustainable Design/Green Design
Using an Integrated Design Process for More Efficient/Sustainable Buildings
Town/Village Design, Community Development

Health Care DesignDevelopment and the Wetland Permitting Process
Design for the Community/Non-profit Organizations
Branding Your Corporate Office Interior
Creating Healthy Buildings and Healing Environments
Designing Educational Facilities that Inspire Learning
Design for Very Small Projects

NH State Building Code
NH Fire Code
Building & Fire Codes, general, updates
Accessibility, ADA Compliance, updates

Project Team Collaboration: Achieving Project Success While Having Fun!
Project Delivery Systems: Pros and Cons
Construction Delivery Systems: Pros and Cons from the Owners Point of View

What is Historic Preservation?
American & New England Architecture
Architectural History of Concord
The Issue of Quality in Architecture
The Interior of the Historic Home
Inspection & Maintenance of Buildings
History of Plumbing, Heating & Cooking

How to Design a Dream Home
The Residential Design Process
Renovate or Build New?
Designing Buildings and Additions to Fit Their Context
Design of Rustic Camps for Contemporary Lifestyles


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