News Brief 7-4-25

Chapter News

Program Break in July

AIA Extends Condolences to Families of Richard Roediger and Bear Monita


LWC Inc. lost two of its most prominent longtime employees on the same day. Richard Roediger, 91, passed away peacefully on June19 and WilliamBear” Monita, 65, passed away on June 19.


Dick Roediger was born and raised in the Dayton area. He attended University of Cincinnati on the GI Bill, graduating with an architectural degree in 1957. He spent 53 years at LWC, retiring at the age of 83.


Bear Monita was a Partner at LWC for 28 years and led the firm’s marketing, business development and client relations initiatives until he retired at the end of 2024.

Richard M. Roediger

Bear Monita

Save the Date: 2025 Focus on Design Awards

Chapter Programs

New! Requarth Platinum Sponsor/AIA Dayton Lunch and Learn Series


When: Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Time: 12:00 EDT

Location: 447 E. Monument Ave., Dayton in the second-floor training room, the “Upper Deck"

Registration: Coming Soon


Beginning Tuesday, August 12 at Noon, AIA Dayton is teaming up with Platinum Sponsor Requarth to offer free Lunch and Learns to AIA members. The sessions will be held at Requarth Co., 447 E. Monument Ave., Dayton in the second-floor training room, the “Upper Deck.”


The program is Joining Windows and Doors, presented by Andersen Windows and Doors, and it is approved for 1.0 AIA HSW credit.


Mark this on your calendars – registration will open soon. One lucky attendee will receive a $100 gift card to either Thai 9 or Jay’s Restaurant!


Future Lunch and Learns will be held September 9, October 14, November 11 and December 9. See you there!  

Professional Liability: The Basics


When: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Time: 9 - 11 AM EDT

Location: Elements IV Interiors - 3680 Wyse Road, Dayton, OH 45414

Speaker: Timothy Shumrick, Associate ClientExecutive, Oswald Companies

Tickets: AIA Dayton Members (Free); Nonmembers ($25)



In this course, participants will explore current loss prevention issues and techniques that can be used in daily practice, Risk Mitigation, and understanding Professional Liability Insurance and the related responsibilities.


This program will be presented by Timothy Shumrick, Associate Client Executive, Oswald Companies and is approved for 2.0 AIA LU credits.


Oswald Companies is a Gold Sponsor of AIA Dayton, as is our host facility, Elements IV Interiors.


Parking at Elements IV Interiors is free, and coffee and bagels will be provided.

Tour of the Historic North Arcade Hotel

& Public Spaces

When: Thursday, September 11, 2025

Time: 4-5 PM

Location: Hilton Garden Inn Dayton Downtown - 18 West Third Street, Dayton, OH 45402

Approved for 1.0 AIA HSW credits


This program focuses on the challenges and the rehabilitation efforts needed to turn former office and apartment space into a dazzling 94 room hotel. Improvements included adding a new 5-story addition on the rear of the building and rehabilitating all of the existing historic architecture to its former beauty. Members will understand the approach the developers and designers took to improve this structure for life safety, historic tax credits and the new hotel and future mercantile users.


AIA Dayton joins forces with APA Ohio and Preservation Dayton for this tour. Happy Hour and appetizers to follow at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel bar on the second floor.


Street parking is available & parking in the 5/3 Tower Garage. Meet in the hotel lobby on Third Street for the tour. The cut off is 50 participants, so make your RSVP soon!

AIA Dayton/SAME Kittyhawk Post Meeting 


When: Thursday, September 11, 2025

Time: 11:30 AM

Location: Hope Hotel, WPAFB

Speaker: Ward Scantlin 

Tickets: $20 - AIA Dayton Members

1.0 AIA LU credits Pending Approval


A Case Study: Military Construction (MILCON) Acoustical Testing in Real World Design and Construction


This program focuses on Intelligence Community Directive/Intelligence Community Standard (ICD/ICS) and provides technical specifications for the construction and management of suggested wall assemblies to meet sound attenuation requirements. Sound attenuation is crucial for maintaining the security of sensitive information within an Intelligence construction application. However, even with proper construction, additional design and construction considerations are necessary to ensure the facility meets all security and accreditation requirements related to sound attenuation. Our case study focuses on a 255,000 SF, multi-story MILCON project at Wright Patterson AFB.


The cost is $20 for AIA Dayton Members and Lunch will be provided.


Registration Coming Soon

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Join Ohio's Thought Leaders For The AIA Ohio Conference


THEME: INTEGRATE: CONNECTING PEOPLE, IDEAS, & SPACES.


Integrate examines the intersections of architecture, technology, and social impact. This conference brings together designers, educators, and industry leaders to explore how integration—across disciplines, communities, and systems—shapes the built environment. Through discussions, hard-hat tours, and workshops, Integrate challenges silos and fosters new models of practice.


Hold Sept. 25-26 on your calendar for the AIA Ohio 2025 Conference: INTEGRATE.

A New Free Digital Lending Library for AIA Ohio members


The AIA Ohio Digital Lending Library is open and ready for patrons! This is a completely FREE member benefit for all current AIA Ohio members. To sign in, use your AIA number for your Card Number. This will give you access to the content curated specifically for AIA Ohio.

Click below to start reading!


Learn More Here

A Free resource for AIA components and members


The AIA Trust Legal Network, a free member resource, is a searchable database to find experienced A/E construction lawyers by state. Enrollment is free for qualifying law firms. Encourage any A/E law firms not yet listed to enroll—or send their contact information to aiatrust@aia.org for follow-up.


Learn More Here

Other Programs

Hatch Workshops



Hatch Architects is offering design-build workshops again this year! We have workshops this July for both K-6th graders and for teens. If you know any young people who might be interested (future architects?!), please spread the word. Check out our website for more information and to register: hatchdayton.org. Also, if you'd like to volunteer with us for any of the sessions, please email info@hatchdayton.org and let us know!  

AIA Pennsylvania's Small Firm Forum


AIA Pennsylvania's Small Firm Symposium later this fall:


https://aiapa.org/events/tri-state-2025-small-firm-symposium/

Online Free CE Opportunities

Browse free courses for AIA members to support architects, design professionals, and architecture firms prepare for the future.


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If you prefer live, interactive continuing education but prefer the comfort of your office, studio or home, webinars may be the perfect fit for your CE needs.


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GreenCE offers live instructor-led continuing education webinars. The webinars can offer LEED Specific Hours, AIA HSW CE Hours, and ADA/Barrier-Free CE Hours.

 

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Career Opportunities


Local Career Opportunities (updated February 15, 2024)


AIA Ohio Career Opportunities


AIA National Career Opportunities

Important AIA Resources


AIA Dayton Website 

 

AIA Ohio Website


AIA National Website


Your Transcript 


AIAU Website


AIA Ohio Firm Directory


AIA Dayton Contract Documents


AIA Trust

Coping with the Inevitable Firm Transitions


AIA National

AIA College of Fellows Submissions

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Jane Treiber, info@aiadayton.org

(937) 280-4631 

jane_treiber@aiadayton.org

http://www.aia.org/dayton