The term redoubt is derived from Medieval Latin as a âsecret place,â although by the 18th century it was a word used to define a specific type of military structure used as part of larger fortifications. Redoubts were mostly built in North America throughout the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
Center for Community Innovation. The Center for Community Innovation (CCI) nurtures effective solutions that expand economic opportunity, diversify housing options, and strengthen connection to place. The work of the center in 2013-15 focuses on equitable transit-oriented development.
2017 Housing Awards. The Housing Awards recognize the best in housing design and promote the importance of good housing as a necessity of life, a sanctuary for the human spirit and a valuable national resource. Every year, AIA partners with the American Library Association to honor the best in library architecture and design.