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AIA DAYTON RECOGNIZES EXCELLENCE IN 2023 DESIGN AWARDS
On Thursday, November 9, the American Institute of Architects, Dayton Chapter held its Focus on Design Awards Celebration at the Steam Plant in downtown Dayton. This salute to design excellence was established to promote and focus attention on Miami Valley architecture firms producing quality and high performance design in adherence to the American Institute of Architect’s Framework for Design Excellence.
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In Architecture Projects Over 5,000 SF, four Merit Awards, and one Honorable Mention Award were presented:
· MODA4 Design received a Merit Award for the Life Connection of Ohio Headquarters in Kettering
· Ruetschle Architects received a Merit award for the Dayton Metro Library, Northmont Branch
· Revival Design Collective received a Merit Award for the Rainbow Row in Bellefontaine
· Meyers + Associates received a Merit Award for the AC Hotel Dayton
· LWC Incorporated received an Honorable Mention Award for the Dayton Metro Library, Huber Heights Branch
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In the Interior Architecture category, one Honorable Mention Award was given:
· JPA Architecture received an Honorable Mention Award for the Spring Valley Academy
In the Photography Category, one Grand Prize and one Second Place Award were presented:
· Aliyah Bing, a Miami University student, received the Grand Prize for Steel Structure
· Alexandra Bohler, AIA, Hatch Architects, received the Second Place Award for NW Teen Workshop.
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The Architectural Advocacy Award was presented to Preservation Dayton, Inc., in honor of outstanding efforts to save and document the Louis Traxler Mansion, an endangered property in the Dayton View Historic District ultimately destroyed by fire.
The 2023 jury was comprised of representatives from the American Institute of Architects, Central Oklahoma Chapter. Evan Sack, AIA, Butzer Architects, served as the jury chair.
Platinum sponsors of the event were Snyder Brick & Block; Marsh Building Products, Requarth Co.and L2 Engineering. Other underwriters of the event were Elements IV Interiors and Haworth; Shell and Meyer Engineering; Business Furniture, L2 Engineering, and Helmig Lienesch. Award Supporters include: APG; Burkhardt Engineering; L2 Engineering; and Pella Sales.
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Immersive Technologies to Assist Architects and Clients Deliver a Successful Project
Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Sinclair Community College, Bldg. 11, Room 11-448
Parking passes available for the Bldg. 12 underground parking garage
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New technologies are constantly being developed that have the potential to greatly impact AEC services and performance. Join us for a discussion regarding new technology -- 3D scanning, drone surveying, and Virtual Reality -- and how these technologies can help architects, engineers, and contractors during both the design and construction phases of built spaces.
We will discuss what these technologies are, how they are being used, and how they can positively impact safety issues, health considerations, and efficiency in design and construction. The presenters will discuss the limitations as well as the opportunities of these technologies.
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Congratulations to the Officers and Directors Elected for 2024!
2024 AIA Dayton Board Members
The following AIA Dayton members were elected for 2024 at the Annual Membership/business meeting on October 18:
* President: Rebeca Nikolai, AIA
* President-elect: Bryan Greene, AIA
* Secretary (2-year term): Cally Lange, AIA
* Treasurer (2nd year of 2-yr term): Erin McNicholl, AIA
* Director: Mike Duke, AIA
* Director: POSITION OPEN
* Associate Directors: Lauren McCarroll, Assoc. AIA and Katie McCall, Assoc. AIA
* AIA Ohio Director (1st year of 3-year term): Joe Bissaillon, AIA
* Past President: Alex Bohler, AIA
Thanks to our meeting sponsors Kimley-Horn and
Snyder Brick and Block!
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The 2023 AIA Compensation & Benefits Survey has been Released
Nine Individual regional reports are available for purchase through the AIA online store. You can also purchase a full report, or a top metro area report. Nine metro areas were added this year, including Des Moines, New Orleans, Omaha, Las Vegas, Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Nashville, and San Antonio.
For a free summary of the key findings of the report, visit www.aia.org/compensation.
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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 [email protected] for follow-up
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Online Free CE Opportunities | | |
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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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Should Attorneys Use Artificial Intelligence to Draft a Construction Contract?
Over this past summer, our colleague Mario R. Nicholas penned an article for the Daily Journal of Commerce entitled “Can Artificial Intelligence Be Trusted to Draft a Construction Contract?” It is a great read, and we borrow from it here in many places.
In his article, Mario principally focused on why chatbots like ChatGPT are not quite ready to replace attorneys for the drafting of construction contracts. Here, we focus on whether these chatbots can be an effective tool for the construction attorney in the drafting of construction contracts.
Read More: JD Supra
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Here’s how the White House would look under these architects
In a fun twist of creativity and innovation, Imagined Architecture, a firm harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence and Stable Diffusion, embarked on a journey to reimagine the very heart of American democracy: the White House in Washington, DC.
This iconic neoclassical mansion, the residence and workplace of the President of the United States, has long stood as a symbol of leadership and power. James Hoban, an Irish-born architect, is the man who’s long been known for designing it.
Read More: New York Post
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2023's best skyscraper built from the remains of a 1970s office tower
"The global construction industry confronts an emerging dilemma: should we build new structures, or should we renew existing ones to accommodate the anticipated growth in urban density?" said CTBUH CEO, Javier Quintana de Uña. "The pursued remedies can impact not only individual structures but also entire cities and the built environment in general and must take into account environmental, economic and social sustainability. Sydney’s Quay Quarter Tower exemplifies the forward-looking strategies and solutions that address this density dilemma, significantly reducing carbon emissions and helping to mitigate the impact of climate change while meeting the needs of its occupants and the surrounding community."
Read More: New Atlas
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