IAF HIGHLIGHTS

Blog Archive for February 2009

EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture

Posted on Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

EU

The European Commission and the Fundació Mies van der Rohe have announced the finalists for the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award 2009. This is one of the most important and prestigious prizes for international architecture. The Prize, funded through the EU Culture Programme, is awarded biennially to works completed within the previous two ye ...

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IAF takes Flight!

Posted on Friday, February 6th, 2009

IAF

Looking a little bit the worse for wear, but we'll forgive it that, our IAF balloon seems to've had a taste for travel. Crossing the borders of the Irish sea, and after four months of wandering since Open House in October, our humble messenger was found beachside by Welsh lass Sian Rogers, who kindly took this photograph for us. Nice to think that we're getting around, and not just virtually! ...

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National Association of Women in Construction come to Ireland

Posted on Friday, February 27th, 2009

National

On March 10 this year the National Association of Women in Construction (NWAIC) launch the Irish branch of their international organisation. The NAWIC was founded in the United States over 50 years ago and has a membership of nearly 6,000 women working in the construction industry across the globe. The NAWIC UK chapter was established in September 2003 and the organisation is delighted to welc ...

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