Howard Sims, trailblazing Detroit architect, dies at 82

Detroit Scholarship Fund

The Detroit Scholarship Fund (DSF), administered by the Detroit Regional Chamber, ensures that any Detroit-resident student graduating in the spring of 2014 from a high school in the city of Detroit will have a tuition-free path to an associate degree or technical certificate at any one of five participating community colleges.

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IMHOTEP Saturday Introduction to Architecture Program

Nine Week Introduction to Architecture Program
Saturdays 10:00am to 1:00pm October 19 - December 21, 2013
Lawrence Tech University
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Zoo gates by black architect on Historic Register

Brent Rollins remembers his great-uncle John E. Brent as very loving and a humble man – a good guy.

But what he did not know until he became an adult was that his late great-uncle was an important architect and community leader in the City of Buffalo in the early 20th century.

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BSEED FORUM

City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering & Environmental Department (BSEED) presents a half-day information forum regarding new department processes and initiatives. The event will include presentations, question and answer sessions and a keynote speaker.

The event is FREE but registration is required.

Date: Thursday, June 27
Location: Cobo Center
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Alternative Career Paths in Architecture Discussion Panel.

Alternative Career Paths in Architecture Discussion Panel. 
Panelist:
Brian K. Ellison, of BKE Designs
Emmanuel Pratt, Sweetwater Foundation.
Lesley Roth, Solomon Cordwell Buenz 
Moderator:
Bryan Hudson. 
Location:
USG Headquarters
550 West Adams StreetChicago, IL 6066
118th Floor 
Date:
May 30, 2013 
Time:
5:30 - 9:00PM
INOMA General Body
P.O. Box 87390
Chicago, IL. 60680
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f.  Illinois Chapter NOMA
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NEUMANN/SMITH ARCHITECTURE AND HANNAH & ASSOCIATES INTRODUCE THEIR NEW JOINT VENTURE

Hannah & Associates, Inc. (Hannah) and Neumann/Smith Architecture (Neumann/Smith) have formalized the long-standing business association between the two firms and key partners and established a joint venture known as Hannah-Neumann/Smith. The strategic partnership creates a Detroit-based, woman-owned, Minority Business Enterprise offering comprehensive architecture and interior design services. With new offices in the historic Wright-Kay Building, Hannah-Neumann/Smith can better serve current and future clients in the downtown community and play a prominent role in the City's revitalization.

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