CONGRATULATIONS TO RUTH GLESS, FAIA!
2016 AIA Elevated Fellow
The 2016 Jury of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects elevated Ruth Gless to its prestigious College of Fellows, an honor awarded to members who have made significant contributions to the profession. Ruth Gless, FAIA will be honored at an investiture ceremony at the 2016 National AIA Convention in Philadelphia. Out of a total AIA membership of nearly 88,000, there are fewer than 3,100 distinguished with the honor of fellowship and honorary fellowship.
Ruth M. Gless, FAIA
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Ruth's passion for teaching, grounded in her earlier career as a classroom teacher, is a pervasive theme of her professional life. Architectural practice is her vehicle for educating professionals, the community, and clients. Through practice she has created professional development programs for young architects; she has created public outreach programs that have elevated the public's awareness of architecture's importance; and she has taught clients to consider the impact of architecture on the community and the larger environment.
Read More.
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FEBRUARY CHAPTER MEETING
Converging Insights
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Join us Tuesday, February 16th for a presentation by David Biagi, the inaugural director of the School of Architecture at the University of Kentucky College of Design. Come learn about expanding a firms capacity in order to capitalize on intellectual innovation generated during a project by focusing on intellectual property rights, product design, partnerships, and measuring impacts. Held at The Center for Architecture and Design, 50 West Town St., Suite 110. Free for members, students, and affiliates!
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Tuesday, February 16, 2016
5:00 PM Reception
6:00 PM Presentation
1.0 HSW Learning Unit
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BUILDING A FIRM:
Getting Work, the Concepts of Marketing & Business Development
Friday, February 12, 2016
The Mastering the Business of Architecture Series continues on February 12th with the session "Building a Firm: Getting Work, the Concepts of Marketing and Business Development". This four hour workshop with Brent Foley, AIA, principal of TRIAD Architects and Jerome Scott, AIA, owner of Jerome Scott Architects, and Paula Ryan, FSMPS, CPSM, Director of Marketing at Jezerinac Geers & Associates, Inc. will cover establishing a client base, submitting proposals, prepping for interviews, working with consultants, and efficiently and effectively marketing your firm.
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Friday, February 12, 2016
12:00 - 4:00 PM
3.5 Learning Units
The Center for Architecture & Design
50 West Town St., Suite 110
$20 Associate AIA | $40 AIA
$80 Non-AIA Members
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION BIM COORDINATION
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Join the Technology in Architectural Practice Committee for lunch and a presentation on BIM coordination between design and construction phases. Through CM-at-Risk, Design-Assist, Design-Build and IPD project delivery types, optimization of Design Phase coordination can occur through early team engagement - thus working to create a more streamlined Construction Coordination effort. Like many facets of the building construction industry, we must challenge ourselves to "begin with the end in mind". Join us for a special presentation into a case study which looks at managing this dynamic process in a Design-Build setting on a large scale, multiple building project from both the Design and Construct perspectives.
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Thursday, February 18, 2016
12:00 - 2:00 PM
2.0 Learning Units
Lunch Included
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MUNCH AND EARN:
Speech Privacy and Sound Masking in Modern Architecture
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Join us for lunch and continuing education at Dempsey's Restaurant. This presentation will cover research on current satisfaction levels in workplace environments, design trends and associated acoustic issues, fundamental acoustic principles, and sound masking technology and what it can and cannot do. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to identify interior design factors that signal the need for sound masking and approaches to address the issues. Presented by Integrated Building Solutions.
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Thursday, March 10 2016
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
1.0 HSW Learning Unit
Lunch Included
Dempsey's Restaurant
346 S. High St, Columbus OH
$10 AIA & Affiliates | $20 Non-AIA
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AROUND THE CHAPTER
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GOLF OUTING COMMITTEE RECRUITMENT
If you're interested in joining the AIA Columbus Golf Outing Committee, please email Jordan Iseler at [email protected]. This Committee plans the event, chooses the theme, and recruits players and sponsors for the September event. The Golf Outing promotes interaction between the architectural profession, allied professionals, engineers, contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers. Money raised through sponsorship of the Outing supports the AIA Columbus Associateship Scholarship for a graduate student at The Knowlton School of Architecture.
View 2015 Golf Outing Photos.
EMERGING PROFESSIONALS KICK-OFF MEETING
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Are you an Associate member or have you been licensed for less than 10 years? Come mix and mingle with other AIA Columbus Emerging Professionals (EPs) at the kick-off meeting at Land Grant Brewing Company on Monday, February 22nd from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. Find out about upcoming opportunities within the group, including events such as an EP and Fellows tour of a new project here in town.
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CAMP ARCHITECTURE COUNSELORS NEEDED
Camp Architecture is a summer camp for central Ohio youth ages 8-18, which introduces them to the world of architecture and design through hands-on activities, field trips, tours, presentations by professionals and imaginative games. The Center for Architecture and Design is currently looking for students or interns interested in being a counselor for the camp. If you would like additional information, have any questions, or are interested in signing up, please email Susan Earp at [email protected]. More about Camp Architecture.
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AROUND THE AIA
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BRIK: NEW RESOURCES FOR AIA MEMBERS
The Building Research Information Knowledgebase (BRIK) provides access to research in all facets of the built environment. AIA members are eligible for substantially more full-text, abstracts, and citations via BRIK through a subscription to three EBSCO databases - Art & Architecture Complete, the Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals, and the Sustainability Reference Center.
More Information.
2016 AIA MEMBER REFERRAL PROGRAM
Would you like to refer an architect or someone in the architecture profession to be an AIA member? AIA membership connects you to top-quality education, critical business and career resources, and a community deeply engaged in promoting the value of architecture. Remember, new members receive free 2016 Convention registration!
Refer a friend, here.
AIA 2016 CONVENTION REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
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AIA just announced that the opening keynote speaker for the AIA 2016 Convention will be Kevin Spacey on his talent for disruption and drive to challenge the status quo! Don't miss out on the architecture and design event of the year! Join us in |
Philadelphia for this exciting event with more than 500 workshops, seminars, tours, and events led by visionaries, industry leaders, grassroots champions, and rising stars! We'll see you there! More Information.
U.S. CONSTRUCTION FORECAST/DESIGN TRENDS REVEALED
The AIA's semi-annual Construction Consensus Forecast
(factoring in projections from Wells Fargo, moodys.com and other groups) expects construction spending in the nonresidential market to increase by just over 8 percent this year. Heavy demand for hotels, offices, and manufacturing plans leading the way. View the full press release with the data, here.
Additionally, AIA queried our Architecture Billings Index (ABI) panelists for the design trends that they think will be the most prevalent over the next decade: increased energy efficiency, innovative building materials and use of design software enhancements that will help eliminate a lot of waste, cost overruns and project delays will grow substantially. View the future construction trend survey results here.
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AROUND THE PROFESSION
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HOME-DESIGN TRENDS: HAVE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
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The Columbus Dispatch is creating an article and is asking for architect's opinions on this question:
What do YOU think will be the most significant home trends over the next 10 years?
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SHARED SPACE: NOW AND THEN ARTICLE
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A writer at Small Works is working on a study on the history of intentional communities. They are looking for projects that involve co-housing, co-living, communes and other shared spaces. These can be projects that have grown and evolved into deeply interconnected communities or ones that fell apart of imploded.
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This research may evolve into a publication, similar to Design Like You Give a Damn, and/or exhibition. Email Jordan Iseler with any experiences, places, or people we could suggest the writer visit or talk to.
2016 SYMPOSIUM ON SUSTAINABILITY IN HEALTH CARE
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Wright State University, SOCHE, UC Health and Heapy Engineering are co-hosting the 6th Annual Symposium on Sustainability in Health Care (SSHC-16), at the Sharonville Convention Center on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from 10 am to 5 pm. The SSHC is an educational event for Health Care providers and industry partners. A Keynote Luncheon
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presented by Kathy Gerwig, Vice President at Kaiser Permanente, is followed by two panel discussions f
eaturing experts on sustainably-based Clinical Operations and Health Care Leadership Sustainability Perspectives.
A Trade Show with exhibitors focusing on the Health Care industry runs concurrent with the Symposium.
Find out more or register here.
BUILDING AND ZONING SERVICES WINTER SCHOOL 2016
The City of Columbus Department of Building and Zoning Services is holding a free seminar to review recent changes to design standards and procedures, and to see what new enhancements are in store for this year. The presentation includes: building and zoning services, development, fire, public services, public utilities, and recreation and parks. The two opportunities are March 1 from 8 AM - 12 PM and March 3 from 1 PM - 5 PM. The seminar will be worth 4 HSW Learning Units. Please RSVP to Pam Dawley at [email protected] by February 29th. More Information.
PARCELS TO PLACES: VACANT LAND COMPETITION
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Parcels to Places is a pilot project which will showcase creative ideas and strategies for transforming Columbus' vacant land into an asset that contributes to community needs. Submit a proposal to transform lots owned and made available for purchase by the City of Columbus into a community asset. Entrants will compete for the opportunity to demonstrate their
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ideas and spur conversation on how vacant lots throughout the city can be transformed from empty, unproductive lots into active, vibrant places. More Information.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS! |
| February 12 - Mastering the Business of Architecture Series February 16 - Chapter Meeting: Converging Insights February 18 - TAP Design and Construction BIM Coordination Seminar February 22 - Emerging Professional Kick-Off Meeting February 26 - Center for Architecture & Design Reception March 1 - AIA Columbus Executive Committee Meeting March 3 - Knowlton School of Architecture Career Fair March 8 - AIA Columbus Board of Directors Meeting March 9 - Golf Outing Committee Meeting (Email Jordan for details) March 10 - Munch and Earn, 1 HSW LU March 11 - Running a Firm: MBA Series
To view all upcoming AIA Columbus events, see our calendar.
*AIA Columbus Committee Meetings are open to all members. Committee descriptions are available
here
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Gwen
for more information about getting involved in a committee.
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