Letter From the President: Douglas K. Engebretson, FAIA
2007-2008 President Engrebretson reviews the priorities for the Council over the fiscal year.

2007 NCARB Annual Meeting and Conference: ARE Timing Hot Topic of Debate
Discussion and debate could be heard throughout the 88th Annual Meeting and Conference held in Denver, CO, on June 20-23, 2007. One hundred and forty-seven delegates, representing 52 of the 54 jurisdictions, participated in three days of business sessions and workshops that culminated with a vote on 12 resolutions and a speech by incoming president Douglas K. Engebretson, FAIA, Springfield, MA.

The Winning Green
Find out more about the 2007 NCARB Prize winners—and how they successfully brought together practice and education.

New Monographs Help Architects Meet Demands for Secure & Sustainable Buildings
Earlier this fall, NCARB released Security Planning and Design. Later this fall, Sustainable Design II will be added to the NCARB monograph professional development series. Both of these monographs provide a wealth of information, as well as practical applications to help architects meet the demands of today's marketplace.

Taking Control of Your Internship
Learn how one intern made the best of his internship with the help of his mentor.

IDP Training Documentation: Creating the Best Experience
The IDP has long been considered an integral part of the process for emerging professionals to acquire the skills necessary to practice architecture. NCARB recommends that interns document their IDP training experience every four months.

The Evolving ARE: Building a Better Exam for the Profession
The goal of the exam has remained the same: to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Changes have been made to the exam after deliberate, studied, and controlled evaluation for two essential reasons: to update questions so that they reflect current architectural practices and to utilize technology that more accurately assesses the abilities of the candidate.

Smarter Customer Service: Smarter Customer Systems
NCARB improves the quality of service: introducing an online application, ongoing staff development, and improved processes.

International Update
Updates relating to agreements with several foreign countries and associations.

News Briefs
News Briefs: NCARB Past President Honored NCARB Director Retires Member Board Round Up Staff Milestones In Memoriam: Sir C.J. "Pat" Paderewski, FAIA

Introducing Mini-Monographs
You can now earn professional development units (PDUs)/continuing education units (CEUs) in smaller quantities with NCARB Mini-Monographs. Plus, units are free for NCARB Record holders!

The Hidden Risks of Green Buildings
Many of the aspects of building green—such as improved energy conservation, increased thermal insulation, and the use of innovative products—also make buildings susceptible to future failure. This mini-monograph examines the challenges architects face when designing higher performing buildings. It identifies specific LEED credits that can make buildings susceptible to moisture intrusion problems and recommends standard good practices that will enhance green designs.