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THE NEWSLETTER OF AIA COLUMBUS 


April 23, 2015
 
COLUMBUS MUSEUM OF ART TOUR
Construction Tour 
Last Day to Sign-Up!

Join us for a construction tour of the Columbus Museum of Art expansion, renovation, and the associated site work related to a new main entrance, relocated sculpture garden, and related outdoor spaces. The tour will be led by DesignGroup architect Michael Bongiorno, AIA, LEED AP BD+C. We ask that every participant tries to bring a hard hat, protective eye-wear, and wear closed-toe shoes. 
 
Friday, April 24, 2015
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

1.5 HSW Learning Units

Columbus Museum of Art
480 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215

$5 - Associate AIA Members
$15 - AIA/Affiliate Members
$30 - Non-AIA Members
 
 
INNOVATION IN TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION
Call for Entries
Deadline: April 24, 2015 

The Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Knowledge Community is seeking examples of how unique applications of technology have been used to improve design, increase efficiency, improve collaboration or other direct benefit to the design/construction process. Submissions will be reviewed by a jury and the finalists work will be exhibited and presented at the June Chapter Meeting on Tuesday, June 16th. The winning submissions will be announced at the Finalists Presentations Event.

Finalists work will be exhibited June through July at The Center for Architecture and Design.

 

AIA Member - $25 per entry

Non-AIA Member - $50 per entry



Sponsored By: 
     
 
PREFABRICATION: HOW TOMORROW BUILDS
Munch and Earn
Monday, May 4, 2015 

The construction industry remains one of the last to experience significant process improvement as a result of the economic, legal, operational, technical, and environmental influence affecting our global economy. Come learn how owners, architects, engineers, and construction managers can embrace the policies, processes, and technology that have revolutionized the manufacturing industry! 

Monday, May 4, 2015

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

 

1.0 HSW Learning Unit

Lunch Provided!

 

The Center for Architecture & Design

50 West Town St., Suite 110

Columbus, OH 43215



Sponsored By: 
      Messer Construction
 
JOINT ASSOCIATION HAPPY HOUR
Hosted by the Emerging Professionals
Thursday, May 7, 2015 

Join the Emerging Professionals for the first of several Joint Association Happy Hours as we head to Land-Grant Brewing Company in East Franklinton! The beer will be flowing along with some great food from the Challah! Food Truck. Come out to mix and mingle with Columbus' design community! 

Thursday, May 7, 2015

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

 

Land-Grant Brewing Company

424 West Town Street

Columbus, OH 43215

 

In Collaboration with: 

AIA

USGBC

IIDA

ASLA

APA

 
ARE STUDY SESSIONS
Schematic Design
Saturday, May 2, 2015

AIA Columbus continues the ARE Review Sessions in 2015. Up next:
Schematic Design  led by Steve Reynolds, AIA. If you are planning on taking exams, sign up for these study sessions and  be sure to check out the programs below!
Saturday, May 2, 2015
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

The Center for Architecture & Design
50 West Town St., Suite 110
Columbus, OH 43215

$15 - Associate AIA Members
$25 - Non-AIA Members
 
 
MAY MUNCH AND EARN
Understanding Poly-Ash Siding & Other Categories of the Siding Market
Thursday, May 14, 2015 

Join us for lunch while learning about an examination of the new Poly-Ash category of exterior siding as it relates to other types of siding, specifically around the areas of installation, maintenance, and sustainability.
Presented by Jim Brocious of Boral Composites Inc.

Thursday, May 14, 2015

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

 

1.0 HSW Learning Unit

 

Dempsey's Restaurant

346 South High Street

Columbus, OH 43215


 

$10 - AIA/Affiliate Members

$20 - Non-AIA Members

AROUND THE CHAPTER

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO BRENT FOLEY, AIA!  

Be sure to congratulate Brent Foley, AIA, principle of TRIAD Architects, for making the Columbus Business First list of 40 Under Forty Class of 2015! Check out the list here.


VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE - Rally Your Team!
It is time to start rallying your volleyball teams for this year's AIA Architectural and Engineering Volleyball League organized by SMBH! This coed grass league will begin matches in June and continue through the summer. The games are all on Thursday nights at 7pm at the field in front of the SMBH offices. The league is open to architecture firms, engineering firms and building trades/construction companies. Send an email to [email protected] for more information or to register your team. Team entries are due by May 29.       

 

 

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
Does your firm offer summer internships? AIA Columbus gets many calls from college students looking for experience in firms around the area. Email Jordan at [email protected] to let us know if we can refer students to apply for an internship at your office!  

 

 

 

AROUND THE AIA 

 

UPDATE YOUR MEMBER PROFILE
 
Have you moved, changed jobs, switched email addresses, etc.? Be sure to keep your contact information up-to-date to stay informed on what's going on around the AIA!   Update your profile, here.
 

ARCHITECTS FOUNDATION COMMEMORATING BI-CENTENNIAL OF TREATY THAT ENDED WAR OF 1812  

A reenactment of the signing of one of the world's longest standing unbroken international treaties takes place here on April 28 as the Architects Foundation holds a star-studded event to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the War of 1812. Read More Here.


 
AROUND THE PROFESSION 

 

ACHA EMPATHY & INNOVATION SUMMIT

Tuesday May 19, 2014 | Cleveland Convention Center

Join the American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA) for the day with sessions dedicated to healthcare architecture as part of the Cleveland Clinic Patient Experience: Empathy and Innovation Summit. The following sessions will be held on the "Designing Healthcare Environments" track:

  • "A Tribute to Michael Graves and Healthcare Design" 
  • "The Inpatient Unit: Design Strategies to Enhance the Patient Experience" 
  • "Building What Matters: Enhancing Patient Experience Through Facility Projects" 

Worth AIA Learning Units. For more information, visit the conference website: www.empathyandinnovation.com.

 

 

WILL CONSTRUCTION PICK UP THE PACE - OR THE PIECES?

A free, live economic webcast on April 30, 2015, from 2:30-4 p.m.

The live webcast gives industry professionals insight into what's expected for this season - from experts who know the construction industry. Ken Simonson of the AGC, Kermit Baker of the AIA, and Alex Carrick of CMD will discuss: areas expected to see the largest gains and areas still struggling, metros with the largest housing increases and areas still distressed, trends helping and trends holding down construction, and construction spending, labor and prices. Worth 1.5 learning units. Sign up today!  

 

 

MEDIA SCAN from Around the Profession
Step Inside the 10 Best Green Buildings of 2015

Best Practices: Closing the Gender Gap

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seattle Headquarters Serves as Earth Day Example

Should we Demolish or Cherish Brutalist Architecture?

The Grand Event Center Announced at Grandview Yard


UPCOMING EVENTS!

April 24 - Columbus Museum of Art Tour


April 27 - Emerging Professionals Meeting

April 30 - Committee on Design Committee Meeting

May 1 - The Center Executive Directors Meeting



May 5 - AIA Columbus Executive Directors Meeting

May 6 - TAP Committee Meeting

May 6 - Neighborhood Design Center Bird NEST Reception

May 7 - Design Talks 

May 11 - Committee on the Environment Meeting
 
May 11 - The Center for Architecture & Design Trustee Meeting

May 12 - AIA Board of Directors Meeting



May 19 - May Chapter Meeting

To view all upcoming AIA Columbus events, see our calendar

 

*AIA Columbus Committee Meetings are open to all members. Committee descriptions are available here . Please contact Gwen for more information about getting involved in a committee.
AIA Columbus would like to thank the following sponsors for their continued support of the Chapter: 

 

Pella Windows

Pepper Construction

RW Setterlin Building Company

Schaefer

SMBH

SSOE, Inc.

Tec Studio

The Garland Company

Tremco Roofing

Turner Construction

V&S Columbus Galvanizing


 

*Contact Gwen Berlekamp for information about Sponsorship and
  

 

   

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