"Walking the Walk” From Washington, DC to Albany, NY Originally published in the 2008 newsletter of the American Institute of Architects, Westchester Mid-Hudson Chapter. by Michael Shilale, AIA, LEED - February 27, 2008 For the last seven years, every Presidents’ week, my family and I would sail off to the Caribbean for a brief escape…
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AIA – the voice of the architectural profession just became stronger.
AIA - the voice of the architectural profession just became stronger. Originally published in the 2007 newsletter of the American Institute of Architects, Westchester Mid-Hudson Chapter. by Michael Shilale, AIA, LEED - November 2007 If AIA is the “voice” of the profession, what is it that we are saying? Lots of things if you look at…
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Michael Shilale, AIA, LEED elected to Vice-President of Government Affairs for AIA New York State
Michael Shilale, AIA, LEED elected to Vice-President of Government Affairs for AIA New York State November 2, 2007 New City - Michael Shilale has been making a difference for communities throughout his twenty years as an architect. His newest challenge is to serve as Vice-President for Government Advocacy for the State Board of the American Institute of…
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America’s first National Architecture Week, April 9- 14, 2007
America's first National Architecture Week, April 9- 14, 2007 MSA celebrates National Architecture Week and AIA’s 150th birthday. April 9, 2007 New City NY - It is not only a big week for Architecture – It’s a big year. This week America celebrates National Architecture week. AIA is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Architects and AIA chapters…
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The IRS is making it easier to be “green”
The IRS is making it easier to be "green": Financial Incentives for energy efficient buildings are plentiful. April, 2007 New City NY - It’s Tax time and why not let the government give you money for a change. Did you know the federal and state governments have financial incentives for energy-related improvements to your real estate. NYSERDA…
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