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THE NEWSLETTER OF AIA COLUMBUS 


April 9, 2015
 
APRIL CHAPTER MEETING
Site & Senses: A Qualitative Approach to  Green Design
Tuesday, April 21, 2015 

The Committee on the Environment is pleased to present David Darling, AIA, IIDA, ASLA of Aidlin Darling Design in San Francisco for the April Chapter Meeting, as part of the COTEducation Series. People spend most of their lives in and around buildings, yet often take for granted their relationships with them. Through a survey of the work of Aidlin Darling Design, this presentation will explore qualitative aspects of progressive green design with a focus on designing for all of the senses and for the human spirit. 

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

5:00 PM Reception 

6:00 PM Presentation

 

1.0 HSW Learning Unit

 

AIA/Affiliate Member - Free

Non-AIA Member - $20



Sponsored By:

 

 

 
COLUMBUS MUSEUM OF ART TOUR
Expansion and Renovation
Friday, April 24, 2015 

Join us for an architectural building 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. 
 
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
 
ARE STUDY SESSIONS
Schematic Design
Rescheduled to 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
 
AROUND THE CHAPTER


MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: STEVEN ELBERT, AIA
 
Congratulations to Steven Elbert, AIA, for being featured in a Columbus Arts article on artists! Focusing on visual art works, they highlight his portfolio of watercolor paintings, reflecting his interests in architecture, figures, botanicals, and still life. Check out the article and his watercolor portfolio here. 

 

 

AROUND THE AIA 

 

AIA COLLEGE OF FELLOWS AWARDS 2015 LATROBE PRIZE

Congratulations to the Woodbury University Arid Lands Institute for 'Drylands Resilience Initiative: Digital Tools for Sustainable Urban Design in Arid and Semi-Arid Urban Centers' team for receiving the 2015 Latrobe Prize. The Latrobe Prize, named for architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe, awards $100,000 biennially by the AIA College of Fellows for a two-year program of research leading to significant advances in the architecture profession. More Information.

 


 

AROUND THE PROFESSION 

 

USGBC DESIGNCOLUMBUS 2015

Earn 6 CEUs for AIA and USGBC for only $60!


Join USGBC for DesignColumbus, a sustainable building education day and trade show. This year's topics speak directly to our region's building industry professionals, including; high speed rail in the Midwest, repurposing 

historic structures, and building within our urban contexts. Plan to attend Design Columbus 2015 at COSI in Columbus, Ohio on April 20th! 

More Information.

 

 

OHIO DOCOMOMO CHAPTER

A Columbus area group of design professionals, historians and educators have expressed an interest in starting an Ohio Docomomo Chapter.

Docomomo is an international organization dedicated to the advocacy, promotion of the study, interpretation and protection of the architecture, landscape and urban design of the Modern Movement. Docomomo US was founded in 1995 and is a 501(c)3 registered non-profit organization. If you are interested in being a part of the formation of the Ohio Docomomo Chapter, email [email protected]. The next meeting is being held Wednesday, April 29th at 5:30 PM at the Ohio History Center (in the State Historic Preservation Office area) 800 East 17th Street, Columbus, Ohio.

 

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS!

 

April 13 - COTE Meeting

April 13 - Center Trustee Meeting


April 14 - AIA Board of Directors Meeting

April 20 - DesignColumbus 2015



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
 

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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