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2017 Distinguished Architecture Merit Award
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As you know, AIA Arizona, as well as AIA New Mexico, Texas Society of Architects, and AIA California Council, recently published resolutions related to the proposed border wall.

AIA Arizona President, Robert Miller, AIA
also shared a letter to all members, addressing the challenges and opportunities 2018 might hold in relation to this and other issues. Rob has since been interviewed by The Arizona Republic and written an op ed regarding our positions. Links to both articles are available on our website.

Tina Litteral, Hon. AIA, CAE
AIA Arizona 
Chapter News  
Registration is still open for the AIA AZ Associates Conference on Friday, February 9. Registration 9:30am | Program begins 10am  


Join us for AIA AZ and Rio Salado Architecture Foundation  "Honoring the Architectural Works of George Christensen, FAIA," event Thursday, February 15, at 5:30pm. 

AIA Phoenix Metro
offers a CE seminar: Bird-Friendly Building Design on Wednesday, February 14. 1 HSW available.

AIA Phoenix Metro Board + Advisory Council
shared some quick notes on the months ahead in their 2018 Welcome Letter.

AIA Phoenix Metro
hosts a CEU opportunity on Tuesday, 2/27: "Principles and Design Considerations for Pneumatic Transport Technologies for Hospitals." 1 HSW available.
 
Join AIA Grand Canyon for a Lunch & Learn on Friday, February 9, 12pm. 1 LU with HSW available. RSVP & Details 
 
Save the date for AIA Grand Canyon's March Lunch & Learn, Friday, 3/9, on changes in the soon to be adopted 2018 codes.

Join us for the RSAF sponsored  2018 Curt Schafer Memorial Lecture, featuring Francis Kéré, Wednesday., March 14, at 6pm.
AIA National News  
A'18 Conference Logo Registration for the AIA Conference on Architecture (A'18) in New York City is now open! Reserve your spot today and join us June 21 - 23 for the architecture and design event of the year! AIA AZ has a block of hotel rooms available. Contact Tina for information.  
 
Call for 2018 Convention Resolutions--deadline for submitting resolutions is Friday, 3/9. Download the 2018 Resolutions Schedule and Procedures packet  

Three new chapters have been added to the AIA Global Practice Primer, covering human resources, technology in practice, and sustainability. Download a free copy

2018 update to State Economic Profiles--contains economic indicators at the national, regional, and state level demonstrating the importance of architects and the industry to society.

Six members declared candidacy for offices of 2019-20 Secretary, 2019-21 At-large Director, or 2019 First Vice President/2020 President-elect at 2018 AIA Conference on Architecture. Details
 
Free webinar--Retirement for Architects: Expectations vs. RealityAssess your expectations for retirement and what you can do to achieve your retirement goals. Tuesday, 2/27, 1pm EST. 1 LU. 
 
Free webinar-- Designing Net Zero Energy Buildings: Obstacles and Lessons Learned,  March 5, 12-1pm ET. 1 LU HSW available. 
Members in the News
Congratulations again to all of our members honored at our 2017 AIA Arizona Design Awards Gala: "Celebrate Architecture." Below are the members who received a Distinguished Architecture Design Citation Award ( read more on our website): 
  • A-I-R, Inc., for the Ghost Wash House
  • Chen+Suchart Studio LLC, for Kenneth Place Townhouses
  • Jones Studio, Inc., for MCC Performing Arts Center
  • CoLab Studio for Dunlap Venue
Industry News 
Snell & Wilmer and CMAA, Arizona Chapter will co-host a complimentary construction law seminar on Thursday, February 22.

The City of Phoenix has launched its Plan Review Workshop Survey to solicit feedback as they develop a series of plan review workshops based on customer needs. Survey closes week of Feb. 5.
Awards/Competitions/Grants  
Learn more about each opportunity below on our website:
   
AIA Diversity Recognition Program is still accepting submissions. The deadline has been extended to February 9.
 
2018 Illuminating Engineering Society Illumination Awards is now accepting submissions. Deadline is February 12.

2018 Justice Facilities Review Awards (JFR) is now accepting project submissions. Deadline is March 19 by 5pm ET.  
Education News 
School of Architecture at Taliesin West (SOAT) presents their 2018 Winter Lecture Series, featuring Michael Beirut on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 7:30pm and Patrik Schumacher on Monday, Feb. 12.

Join UA CAPLA for the next Lineage Lecture with Jane Rendell, Thursday, February 22; 6:15pm Reception | 7pm Program.  
 
Amps Architecture_Media_Politics_Society will host Critical Practice in the Age of Complexity: An Interdisciplinary Critique of the Built Environment, at UA's School of Architecture February 22 & 23, 2018. Registration open through February 5, 2018.    
 
NOTE--Date Change for The Design School at ASU Frank Barkow Lecture. This lecture has moved to the Fall Semester; no date set.  
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February 2018 
AIA Arizona Calendar
www.aia.org/arizona
February 9 - AIA AZ Associates Conference
 
February 15 - George Christensen, FAIA Event
 
February 16 - AIA AZ Board Meeting (PHX)

February 19 - AIA AZ Office Closed for Presidents' Day

February 26 - AIA AZ Allied Member Meeting

February 28 - Membership Committee Conference Call

March 2 - Communications Committee Meeting 
AIA Southern Arizona Calendar
www.aia.org/southernarizona
March 6 - Cornerstone Awards Banquet

March 7 - Board Meeting 
AIA Phoenix Metro Calendar
www.aia.org/phoenixmetro
February 14 - AIA CE Opportunity: Bird-Friendly Building Design  

February 20 -
Kids Build AZ Conference Call

February 21 -
AIA10 Meeting

February 23 - Associates Coffee Break 

February 27 - Healthcare CE Opportunity

February 27 - Board Meeting
 
February 27 - PHX Metro Advisory Council

February 28 - Advocacy Task Force Meeting 
AIA Grand Canyon Calendar
www.aia.org/grandcanyon 
February 9 - Meeting + Lunch & Learn  
 
March 9 - Meeting + Lunch & Learn 
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