Definition: Architecture and Architects

ARCHITECTURE

“The practice of the profession of architecture is defined as rendering or offering to render services which require the application of the art, science, and aesthetics of design and construction of buildings, groups of buildings, including their components and appurtenances and the spaces around them wherein the safeguarding of life, health, property, and public welfare is concerned. Such services include, but are not limited to consultation, evaluation, planning, the provision of preliminary studies, designs, construction documents, construction management, and the administration of construction contracts.”

NYS Education Law, Article 147, Architecture § 7301

Practice of architecture and use of title "architect".

Only a person licensed or otherwise authorized to practice under this article shall practice architecture or use the title "architect".

NYS Education Law, Article 147, Architecture § 7302

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Architecture Firm Billings Show Signs of Change

The AIA's Architecture Billings Index (ABI) improved significantly in March, easing to its highest level since August 2008 with a score of 43.7. This means that while business conditions at architecture firms still remain weak, the number of firms reporting declining firm billings is fewer than it has been in the last several months.......

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The Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program

Starts: Tuesday May 19, 2009, 08:30AM
Ends: Tuesday May 19, 2009, 11:30AM

Event Type: Training/Seminar

Location:
Westchester Community College
Peekskill Extension Center
27 N Division St
Peekskill, NY 10566

Price: Attendance is free, but registration is necessary

Website: http://www.cityofpeekskill.com/

Industry: Architecture & Planning

Intended For: An owner of property located within a Historical District on the National Register of Historic Places, Architects, Accountants, Attorneys, Contractors, Building Inspectors, Historical Review Board Members

Organization: City of Peekskill

The Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives program encourages private sector rehabilitation of historic buildings and is one of the nation’s most successful and cost-effective community revitalization programs. It has been used as a stand alone resource for the rehabilitation of commercial structures. Additionally, once you qualify for the Federal Tax Credit, you will automatically eligible to receive a 6% NY State Historic Tax Credit. The basics of these programs will be discussed along with several examples where they have been used as a part of the project financing package.