George Smart honored with the 2016 AIA Collaborative Achievement award

{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"],["a",["href","http:\/\/www.aia.org","target","_self"]]],"sections":[[1,"h3",[[0,[],0,"For immediate release"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Washington, D.C. - January 28, 2016 - George Smart, through his tireless efforts\nwith North Carolina Modernist Houses (NCMH), has created a fresh awareness of\nmodern architecture in the minds of the public. \nNCMH\u2019s impact has grown from the local level, to state, and now national\nthrough a wealth of programs and initiatives for a growing range of\npeople. The Collaborative Achievement\nAward recognizes and encourages distinguished achievements of allied\nprofessionals, clients, organizations, architect teams, knowledge communities,\nand others who have had a beneficial influence on or advanced the architectural\nprofession. Smart will be honored at the\n2016 AIA National Convention in Philadelphia in May. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n\nSmart, through his work at with NCMH, has\ncreated an online archive that is now the largest single digital inventory of\nmodernist houses in the United States. \nCivic leaders, historians, real estate brokers, preservationists,\nstudents, journalists, and homebuyers can search this index for information on\nan architect or building. As a result, dozens\nof modernist houses have been saved from destruction and the public has\nacquired a new appreciation for modernist design. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n\nStarted in 2007, NCMH\u2019s mission is to\ndocument, preserve, and promote modernist architecture and not just in North\nCarolina but also many well-known mid-century modernist houses across the\nUnited States. In just six short years,\nNCMH has built the largest open digital archive for residential modernist\narchitecture with more than 21,000 images covering nearly every house designed\nby over 200 North Carolina architects and some notable 50 American architects\nfrom Eames to Wright. From their\nextensive online archives to the ever expanding outreach programs, they\u2019ve\ncreated a wealth of educational touch points for a growing range of people.\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\nNCMH is filling a void when it comes to\ntrue outreach, advocacy, and building a bridge between the public and design\nprofessionals. Over time and with a\nsustained effort, they\u2019ve had an enormous impact on the public perception and\nawareness of architecture in North Carolina and beyond. Smart, and his army of volunteers who have\nfollowed his lead, are now doing all they can to document, preserve, and\npromote modernist residential design. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n\nThe jury for the 2016 AIA Collaborative\nAchievement Award includes: Drew White, FAIA (Chair), Axis Architecture \u0026\nInteriors; Ric Bell, FAIA, City of New York, Department of Design and\nConstruction; Sarah Dirsa, AIA, KG\u0026D Architects; Daniel Feil, FAIA, Dwight\nD. Eisenhower Memorial Commission and Jennifer Penner, Assoc. AIA, Studio\nSouthwest Architects, Inc."]]],[1,"h3",[[0,[0],1,"About The American Institute of Architects"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\nFounded in 1857, the American Institute of Architects consistently works to\ncreate more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods,\nand communities. Through nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA advocates\nfor public policies that promote economic vitality and public well-being.\nMembers adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest\nprofessional standards. The AIA provides members with tools and resources to\nassist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and\ngovernment leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing\nour communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit "],[0,[1],1,"www.aia.org"],[0,[],0,"."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n\n\n\n"]]]]}