In addition, the national office of ASLA can provide local resources for
the following topics in planning for National Landscape Architecture Month in
April:

* Spring landscape ideas."
Stewart's leadership within the AIA has spanned several years . He has served on numerous committees, including the AIA's
National Codes and Standards Committee , the Integrated Practice
Strategy Group, the Intern Development Program Coordinating Committee,
and the A/E Productivity Task Group. "I look forward to serving and
supporting the AIA and its members , as well as being actively involved
in the Institute's 150th anniversary celebration in 2007 that
coincides with my term as president. Founded in 1944, AIACC's mission supports
architects in their endeavor to improve the quality of life for all
Californians by creating more livable communities , sustainable designs
and quality work environments.scion.

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Studies show that access to resources such as parks, recreational
facilities, bicycle paths , walking trails, and sidewalks can greatly increase
physical activity among residents, lowering obesity and improving health. April is the perfect time for homeowners to
focus on the exteriors of their homes.

Founded in 1899, ASLA is the national professional association for
landscape architects representing more than 15,000 members.

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Local landscape
architects can help tell the compelling stories of these landmarks, how
they were created, what makes them popular, and how they will be
improved and preserved for generations to come.

American Institute of Architects California Council Announces RK Stewart as New National VP and 2007 President Elect

----At the recent
AIA National Convention in Las Vegas, architect RK Stewart, with
Gensler architecture, was elected as the 2006 First Vice President and
the 2007 President Elect.
RK Stewart, FAIA, a principal at Gensler Architecture, Design +
Planning Worldwide, was elected during the AIA National Convention in
Las Vegas.aiacc.

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* Historic landscape architecture landmarks. ASLA promotes the landscape
architecture profession and advances the practice through advocacy, education,
communication and fellowship.

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The AIACC represents the interests of 10 ,000 architects and allied
professionals in California.

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The theme will be Design for Active Living , highlighting ways landscape
architecture and community design affect daily activity levels, and , in turn,
overall health.html. Landscape architects can
identify the best options to maximize enjoyment for year-round outdoor
living. Landscape
architecture is a comprehensive discipline of land analysis, planning, design,
management, preservation, and rehabilitation.com website.

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Many ASLA chapters will work with students from local schools to help them
identify safe walking and biking routes between their schools and homes, so
they may increase their daily physical activity levels. He received his
architectural education at the University of Kansas and the University
of Michigan.

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Local landscape
architects will use the National Center for Bicycling and Walking's checklists
to help children issue walkability and bikeability "report cards" on their
communities. Today the AIACC is the largest
component of the national AIA organization.newscom.

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org/lamonth/index. More information on landscape architecture is
available on the web at http://www. He
is a two-term AIA national vice president, a former AIA regional
director , and a former AIA San Francisco and AIA California Council
president.

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In 2007, the organization , with a current membership of
nearly 75,000 licensed architects, will mark its 150th anniversary
representing the nation's architects.
"The greatest strength of the AIA is its power to shape the future
of our profession and the communities in which we live," said Stewart.com

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Landscape architects can identify local
projects where active living components have been designed back into the
community, such as a beautiful, walkable downtown streetscape , a park,
or an accessible civic space.
RK Stewart joined Gensler in 1988, bringing extensive experience
in large-scale mixed-use projects, renovation and restoration
projects, and high-rise office towers. As a principal in Gensler's San
Francisco office, Stewart has managed several of the firm's largest
architectural projects.

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National Landscape Architecture Month Set for April 2005

To improve the communities in which Gensler practices, Stewart has
been involved in advocacy efforts across the state of California and
the nation to impact building and planning regulations.

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Studies show that landscape improvements can increase a home's value by
up to 15 percent -- much better than kitchen or bath renovations. A video
clip of the press conference will be available for viewing following the event
on the Scion.

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Every community has a local
landscape that is a landmark for residents, whether it is a civic
square, a monument, a park, or recreational facility. His
contributions to the architectural profession were recognized with his
investiture in the American Institute of Architects' College of
Fellows in 2001.

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WASHINGTON, The American Society of Landscape
Architects has declared April 2005 as National Landscape Architecture Month .

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SACRAMENTO, Calif . Representing architects, Stewart has worked closely with
allied organizations such as the American Institute of Architecture
Students and the National Council of Architectural Registration
Boards .
Stewart and his family live in San Anselmo, CA.
The Scion press conference will take place on Wednesday, April 12 at
2:00 PM ET in the Special Events Hall in Javits Convention Center.

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For more information, please visit:
http://www." said Stewart.

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* Landscape architecture is the best investment a homeowner can make.

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* Local "Active Living" sites.asla.
In his role as 2007 AIA President, Stewart will utilize his
expertise and experience to increase the profession's overall value to
society through the AIA's focus on advocacy , community, and knowledge. TORRANCE, Calif.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030501/TOYLOGO)

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"With a renewed focus and unified voice, the AIA can achieve new
levels of influence at the local, state , and national levels.

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By guiding the profession toward active engagement with government
through advocacy efforts, he hopes the industry will play a greater
role in creating "livable communities " across the nation.