March 2, 2009

The University of Maryland chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) is proud to announce that it will host the Spring Northeast Quad Conference.

The conference will be held Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5.

Quad is a semiannual gathering for AIAS chapters in each of four regions. The Northeast Quad is made up of Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, DC, West Virginia, the Canadian province of Ontario and chapters residing in Europe and the Middle East.

In the spirit of the conference theme, Connection: Linking Urban Environments, the weekend's events will focus on ways to promote vibrant, sustainable urbanism in the 21st century. Conference highlights:

• Moshe Safdie keynote lecture on Friday evening
• Architecture tours of Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis on Saturday
• Beaux Arts Ball on Saturday evening
• Tour of our award-winning LEAFHouse on Sunday.

Click here for schedule information and to register.

Click here to visit the Facebook event page.

The School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation at the University of Maryland is home to four academic disciplines: architecture, urban planning, historic preservation and real estate development. Committed to educating its students and community about the importance of sustainability and smart growth, the School practices an interdisciplinary approach to education, research, creative work, and community and professional service. For more information, please e-mail us or call 301.405.8000.

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