March 24: AIA Sporting Clays Tournament

March 27: AIA Honor Awards Nominations Due!

March 28: Cocktails & Credits

March 30: Arch after 5 at Emser Tile

Architecture after 5 is meant to bring the local A/E/C community together throughout the year for some much needed social time.

REGISTER HERE 

Thank you to our host:

Thursday, March 30

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

AIA Office at 1300 North Shartel Avenue

 

Guest speaker: Leslie Gallery-Dilworth, FAIA, author of "Luck is not a plan for your Future."

 

Leslie Gallery-Dilworth has worked with women, (and men), from around the world, coaching them to understand that THEY are the designers of their lives. Using "design thinking," Leslie's tools and techniques provide the blueprint necessary to successfully plan, design, implement, and build a life where dreams CAN become ....reality!  Learn more about Leslie at www.lesliegallerydilworth.com.

Discussion will focus on one chapter from the book, "Four Steps, Four Commitments," and how attendees can turn their problems into opportunities.  Attendees do not need to read the book before attending. 

 

This program is  FREE for AIA, Associate AIA and Allied members.  Guests: $10.  Seating is limited.

 

Bagels, pastries and coffee provided.

 

Special thanks to A to Z Inspections & Testing for underwriting this speaker.

 

REGISTER HERE

 

Wednesday, April 5

OSU School of Architecture

Stillwater, OK

 

Join Oklahoma State Women in Architecture group for food, conversation and the film "The Empowerment Project"  http://www.empowermentproject.com/  

To RSVP or for questions, please contact Jeanne Homer at [email protected]

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Thursday, April 6

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.            

Mercy Hospital, 4300 W Memorial Road

 

Tour of the new Coletta Cancer Center at Mercy Hospital, by the women-led design team at Rees Associates.

                       

Opened in 2016, the Coletta Cancer Center is a 86,000 sq. ft. facility consisting of Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Infusion, Tumor Registry, Clinical Trials, Cancer Resource Center, Breast Center Diagnostics/Imaging, Breast Surgery, PET/CT/ MRI, Multi-Disciplinary Clinic, Cancer Resource Center, Laboratory/Pharmacy and Public Support Services. The Coletta Building is the first of its kind in Oklahoma City, as no other hospital in the area has combined all cancer and breast services under one roof.

 

Meet in the Main Lobby of the Cancer Center which is located on the south side of the hospital.

 

This event is free but because it is limited to 20 people, it is open to members only (AIA, Associate AIA and Allied). 

 

REGISTER HERE

 

The AIA Central Oklahoma Honor Awards Program honors those within and outside the profession of architecture who have dedicated extraordinary time and talent to the betterment of the profession and the built environment. 

 

Complete one nomination form for each nominee and upload the form as well as a PowerPoint presentation to the provided link. The nominator may choose to keep the nomination confidential from the nominee or may choose to work with the nominee in submitting the nomination.

 

The Awards Committee will evaluate all nominations received by 5:00 p.m. on March 27th  and select awards only in those categories for which qualified nominees are submitted. Awards will be determined by democratic majority vote of the Awards committee, and all decisions are final. The Honor Awards are to be presented at the AIA Central Oklahoma Honor Awards Luncheon during Architecture Week on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Will Rogers Theatre.

 

William Wayne Caudill, FAIA was the only Oklahoma born and Oklahoma educated architect to win the AIA Gold Medal Award. As Caudill symbolized the complete architect in being an innovator, educator, practitioner, leader and compassionate architect; it seems fitting that this award should bear his name.

 

This category is meant to recognize and honor an individual AIA Central Oklahoma member who has displayed a long-standing commitment to the betterment of the profession and the well-being of architects in the region, and who has dedicated extraordinary time and talent to this end.

 

Solomon Andrew Layton (1864-1943) the most noted architect of early-day Oklahoma City created designs for many of the States' most notable structures including buildings that still remain today; the Braniff Building, the Medical Arts Building, the Skirvin Hotel and the Oklahoma State Capitol Building, one of his outstanding works. His efforts in creating lasting Architecture for the community best exemplify the qualities of his award.

 

To recognize an architectural or architectural/engineering firm, or individual practitioner which, has distinguished itself over the past five years, to the betterment of the profession and community, through leadership, vision and design.

 

As long as arches have been a part of architectural vernacular, they have required the placement of the keystone (the top stone or brick at the peak of the arch) to make the arch element realize its full potential.

 

We will give this award to recognize a general contracting firm, a building subcontracting firm, a tradesman, or an industry supplier which has displayed a consistent level of quality in their area of practice that exceeds normal standards, and elevates the creative design of the architect by cooperation and skill.

 

B.H. Prasad was a longtime supporter and friend of the architectural profession. He showed his commitment to the architects through his work at OG&E and through his many contributions to the AIA Central Oklahoma Chapter. B.H. unselfishly gave his time, energy and resources to the betterment of the profession.

 

Presented to individuals, businesses or organizations within and outside the profession who, through dedication of time, talent and resources have contributed to the betterment of the architectural profession, the community and the built environment.

 

Robert M. Lawrence, FAIA was a long-standing member and past president of AIA Central Oklahoma. In addition, Robert is the only member in the state to serve as National AIA President, which he did in 1983. Robert gave so much of his time and talent to the American Institute of Architects.

 

Awarded to an individual AIA COC member or non-member who has exemplified the unselfishness of volunteering of his/her time and talents to promote the programs of the AIA COC throughout the past year.

 

Thursday, April 27, 2017

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

TH109: Shaping Communities Through Design Review Committees

Session Organizer; Seminar Moderator:  Lisa Chronister - Principal Planner, City of Oklahoma City

Panelist:  Holly Stenger - Architect, Walt Disney World

Panelist:  Lee Quill - Founding Principal, Cunningham Quill Architects

 

Whether you take a prominent place at the table or work quietly in the background, your role in shaping communities extends beyond any individual project. In this session, you'll explore the ins and outs of serving on design review committees, commissions, and boards.

AIA has long supported and celebrated the work of "citizen architects." Such positions, handled well, offer you the chance to connect with the community and promote your knowledge and expertise.

Join this discussion of best practices and learn how to secure opportunities for a rewarding experience.

 

Friday, April 28, 2017

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

FR106: Engaging a Diverse Workforce: Supporting Employees Living with Disability

Session Organizer; Seminar Moderator:  Lisa Chronister - Principal Planner, City of Oklahoma City

Panelist:  Greg Burke - President, Gregory John Burke Architect, PA

Panelist:  Jack Morgan - Director of Architecture, Associate; 2016-18 AIA Regional Representative - Central States, Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates, PC

 

Our profession is at its best when it reflects society's full diversity. People with disabilities make up a significant percentage of our population and contribute to our field's innovation and success. Are firms taking the right steps to support these employees?

In this seminar, you'll join a discussion about effective ways firms can promote inclusion and support differently-abled professionals . You'll hear from a panel of differently-abled colleagues, and learn how simple strategies like flexible schedules and attention to mobility issues can make a tremendous difference to your peers'-and your practice's-success.

 

Our 2017 event will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Old Surety Insurance Company located at 5201 N. Lincoln Boulevard, OKC. Registration is FREE. All children attend this program free and in order to do that, we rely on the generous support of sponsors. Sponsorship levels are $300 for a Program Supporter and $100 for a Participant Supporter.  All donations are tax deductible!  If you are interested in sponsoring, please see more information here: http://www.okcarchitecture.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/KIDesign-Sponsorship-2017.pdf

Questions? Contact KIDesign Chairman, Kevin Bahner at [email protected]

 

Attendee registration is now open for OKC CSI's 6^th annual HYPED²! event with 3 free education sessions (lunch included for those attending 12:30 session), product displays, demonstrations and happy hour at Nabholz on Thursday, March 30^th! All free! Join us to learn and network!

 

Attendees register at this link: https://csiokchyped2017.eventbrite.com

 

Jason McLennan

Founder of the Living Building Challenge

"Creating a Regenerative World"

Lecture and Discussion

Wednesday April 5^th @ 4:30 PM

Reception prior to lecture at 4:00 PM w/cash bar

Gould Hall Gallery

College of Architecture

University of Oklahoma

 

AIA Members will earn 1 hour of HSW Credit. 

 

Learning Objectives:

·          Understand the basic overview of the Living Building Challenge

·          Understand Climate issues that drive architecture today and tomorrow

·          Understand what serves as regenerative architecture in the realm of practice

·          Identify building precedents for Living Building Challenge and regenerative architecture

 

PURPOSE

Teams of local Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Industry Leaders, and Designers create structures with canned goods to benefit Salvation Army Central OK Command to fight hunger!

 

WHEN

March 25th to 27th - Open to public during regular mall hours

March 25th - Judging, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

March 26th- Awards Reception, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Friends and family are welcome!)

March 27th - STEM Day, open to local schools, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 

WHERE

Penn Square Mall

1901 Northwest Expressway

Oklahoma City, OK 73118

 

Stay updated on CANstruction OKC on their page @canstructionokc!