2022 AIA Indiana Convention - Celebrate Good Times - Join AIA Indiana members, sponsors, and friends on Friday, October 21, for the 2022 AIA Indiana Convention as we celebrate good times! This one-day event is being hosted by the Indiana University J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program in the newly outfitted Republic Building. The convention will feature a keynote address by Julie Snow, FAIA, Snow Kreilich Architects. Ms. Snow is the founding principal of Snow Kreilich Architects in Minneapolis, MN, whose practice has been recognized with numerous awards, including the AIA’s 2018 Architecture Firm Award! The convention will also feature continuing education opportunities, a trade show, and the presentation of the 2022 AIA Indiana Design and Service Awards. CLICK HERE to learn more.

The 2022 AIA Indiana Annual Meeting will be held during the 2022 AIA Indiana Convention on Friday, October 21, 10:30 a.m., at the Indiana University J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program, The Republic Building, 333 2nd Street, Columbus, IN 47201. All AIA Indiana members are invited. The slate of 2023 officer candidates to be voted on, as selected by the AIA Indiana Nominating Committee, are as follows: President - Dan Overbey, AIA; Vice President - Ed Kowalczyk, AIA; Treasurer - Sanford Garner, AIA; Secretary - Nathan Woods, AIA; Ex Officio - Sarah Schuler, AIA. CLICK HERE to register. We hope you can attend!

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AIA Indianapolis October Program - The AIA Indianapolis October Program, generously hosted by AIA Indiana/AIA Indianapolis sponsor Brandt Construction, Inc., 330 E St. Joseph St, Indianapolis, IN 46202, is scheduled for Thursday, October 13, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. The presentation, Heartland Advocacy: Matters of Sustainability in the Midwest, will be provided by the AIA Indiana Committee on the Environment (COTE). CLICK HERE to register.

November 10 - SAVE the DATE - AIA Indianapolis/Indiana Architectural Foundation (IAF) Trivia Night 2022 - Join AIF and AIA Indy members and friends on November 10, 5:30 p.m. at Ball State’s CAP|Indy Center, 25 North Pine Street, Indianapolis for their joint trivia night fundraiser. Put your thinking cap on and try and capture the traveling trophy for this Trivia Night 2022. Last year's winning team, YAF Indy, needs some competition. Ten tables of teams of six will answer trivia questions related to architecture, design and the built world not all questions will be architecturally based. Registration and sponsorship opportunities coming soon. Get your team together now. This event will sell out quickly.

November 16 - SAVE the DATE - AIA Indiana/SMPS Indiana Joint Higher Education Design/Construction Panel Discussion - AIA Indiana and SMPS Indiana are hosting a Joint Higher Education Design/Construction Panel Discussion on 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, at the Madam Walker Legacy Center, 617 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202. More information and registration will be available soon!

2022 AIA Indiana/AIA Indianapolis Committees - Get involved by serving on a committee. See the list of active AIA Indianapolis committees listed below. Contact AIA Indiana Executive Director Jason Shelley, Hon. AIA, jshelley@aiaindiana.org, 317-634-6993, if you are interested in serving on a committee.

AIA Northern Indiana September Program - Cooperative Purchasing and Inclusive Playground Design - Join members of AIA Northern Indiana for this lunch and learn event scheduled for Wednesday, September 28, 11:15 a.m. - 2 p.m. EDT, at the Chicory Event Center, 114 West 1st St., Mishawaka, IN 46544. Omnia Partners will present a half hour presentation on Cooperative Purchasing Procurement. Game Time/Playcore will then present Inclusive Play Matters: Innovating Outdoor Play Destinations for People of All Ages and Abilities. Lunch will be provided by Sinclair Recreation. Register soon because space is limited. CLICK HERE to learn more and to register!

AIA Southern Indiana Monthly CE Luncheons - The August AIA Southern Indiana CE Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, September 21, 12 p.m. CDT, at the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library. Seward Associates will be providing the CE presentation. Please RSVP to aiasouthernindiana@gmail.com.

AIA Fort Wayne September Program presented by International Masonry Institute (IMI) - Hands-On Masonry Basics - This program, which is scheduled for Tuesday, September 27, 4:30 p.m., at the BAC Local 4 IN/KY Fort Wayne Chapter, 7301 Decatur Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46816, will provide architects and other design and construction related professionals with an enhanced ability to design/analyze the constructability of a typical masonry wall by observing proper installation techniques adjacent to common mistakes/code violations. A station will allow for designers to physically apply mortar to bricks and build a wall with the help of masons to further develop their understanding of the skill and craft involved. Appropriate dress will enable attendees to participate in the hands-on portion of this program. Attendees will earn 1 AIA HSW LU! CLICK HERE to register.

2022 AIA FORT WAYNE DESIGN AWARDS – Call for Entries - All AIA Fort Wayne member architects in good standing who have led the design of completed projects inside or outside of Indiana are invited to compete for Honor, Merit, and Citation Design Awards. The awards will be presented at the annual AIA Fort Wayne Holiday Party in December. Submissions are due September 30! CLICK HERE to access the call for entries.

YAF Fort Wayne - Join the AIA Fort Wayne YAF. For information contact Jared Monce, AIA - jmonce@designcollaboartive.com, or Jacob D. Chávez, Assoc. AIA, jacobchavez@grinsfelderarchitects.com.

AIA Indiana Committee on the Environment (COTE) Indiana Sustainability Happy Hour 2.0 - Join AIA Indiana members, sponsors, and friends for the Indiana Sustainability Happy Hour 2.0 on Thursday, September 29, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., at Centerpoint Brewing, 1125 Brookside Ave., Indianapolis, IN. There will be a community engagement table, a presentation regarding AIA Indiana COTE 2022 engagements, and an update from Morgan Mickelson, Director, Office of Sustainability at City of Indianapolis. CLICK HERE to register.

Get Affordable Health Care for Your Business Through the AIA Indiana Association Employee Benefit Plan - Are you looking for a health insurance program that offers stability and multiple plan designs all through a single point of contact? Then take a moment to view the newly formed AIA Indiana Group Association Employee Health Insurance Benefit Plan. CLICK HERE to learn more.

AIA Indiana’s Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program (CKLDP) - AIA Indaina's CKLDP kicked off the 2022-2023 year with Bootcamp at Ball State’s CAP|Indy on September 2. Picture are the 2022-2023 scholars – Back row L to R - Stephanie James, Blackline Studio; Dylan Seesman, JQOL; Emile Dixon, HEEK Group; Weston Snyder, AIA, STUDIOAXIS; Seth Mathis, Schmidt Associates; Kalin Nichols, Loftus Engineering; Antone Sgro, AIA, RATIO; Andrea Wesson, Assoc. AIA, J.S. Held; Matthew Amore, AIA, BSA LifeStructures. Front row L to R - Vanessa Shumate, AIA, American Structurepoint, Jessica Barrios, CE Solutions, Kionna Walker, Assoc. AIA, Meticulous Design + Architecture; Katie Gordon, Assoc. AIA, Synthesis Incorporated; Melissa Garrison, Curran Architecture; Meghan Miller, Assoc. AIA, Schmidt Associates; and Rachel Lindemann, AIA, Studio 3/ BSU. For more information about this program or to attend a session contact Kim Shelley at kshelley@aiaindiana.org .

AIA Indiana State Disaster Assistance Program/I-BEAM – The AIA Indiana State Disaster Assistance Program is run through the Indiana Building Emergency Assessment and Monitoring Team (I-BEAM). Steve Alspaugh, AIA, as seen on the left in the photo, serves as the AIA Indiana State Disaster Assistance Coordinator and recently completed "On-Site Leader Training For Post-Disaster Building Safety Evaluation Teams" with I-BEAM team members. The I-BEAM team consists of trained and qualified volunteer engineers, architects and other qualified personnel. This volunteer program enables these members of the community to offer their time and talents to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) in the assessment of the safety for use or if entry should be restricted of buildings deemed to be essential facilities following a natural or man-made disaster. If you are a government employee, architect, engineer or similar and would like to volunteer to be a part of the I-BEAM team, please CLICK HERE to fill out a volunteer form.

AIA Members get Special Treatment at The Architect’s Experience at METALCON ’22 this October 12-14 in Indianapolis - Metal delivers a wide array of benefits to design professionals, but there’s only one place to see, touch, and discuss all of them in-person. The Architect's Experience at METALCON is a ‘show within a show' exclusively for architects, designers and specifiers eager to breathe new life into projects, wow clients, and solve a wide variety of design, structural, environmental, cost and performance challenges, all through the use of metal! This curated experience offers up to 19 AIA LU’s (including HSW’s), an exclusive guided floor tour, eye-opening education, and a special Keynote by the dynamic Joseph Lstiburek, founding principal of Building Science Corporation. Joe’s commitment to advancing the building industry has had a lasting impact on building codes and practices throughout the world. CLICK HERE to check out the full agenda. AIA Indiana members save an additional $50.00 off Early Brid prices using this link to register.

Join YAF Indy's ARE Study Group - Are you studying for NCARB's AREs? Would you like to study and discuss with others? If yes, join YAF Indy’s study meetings the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. via Zoom or in person in the Lancer + Beebe conference room, 220 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. Please contact Tara Murphy AIA - tmurph4000@gmail.com, if you are interested in participating.

YAF Indy - CLICK HERE to learn more about YAF Indy, which consists of recent graduates, emerging professionals, and recently registered architects. YAF Indy hosts monthly events that include networking, job hunting, social events, building tours, round-table discussions, design competitions, and discussions regarding the architectural scene around Indianapolis.

Push Boundaries, Solve Problems, and Make a Difference! - Expand your career in just one year by earning the Ball State University Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning Master of Urban Design (MUD) degree. The MUD is a one-year, STEM-designated, post-professional degree designed for working professionals and recent graduates who want to expand their skills, increase their competitive advantage, and add a distinctive practice area to their portfolio. Strategically located in downtown Indianapolis, the MUD degree provides immersive studio-based experiences and teaches students to design urban form while innovatively addressing cultural and environmental concerns. CLICK HERE to learn more about the MUD program. CLICK HERE to contact us!

Indiana University J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program Lecture Series - The J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program Lecture Series brings prominent working artists and architects to Columbus. See the list below of confirmed lectures, which will take place at The Republic Building, 333 2nd Street, Columbus, IN 47201. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Bryan Young of Young Projects - September 29, 6:30 p.m.

Juliane Wolf of Studio Gang - October 20, 6:30 p.m.

LEED Lab Manual Review - As a LEED AP, member of USGBC Indiana and professor of architecture at Ball State University, Robert Koester, AIA is committed to sustainability education. Ball State in Muncie, Indiana, was one of the first three universities across the U.S. to use the LEED Lab program, and in 2019, a student group was the first in the region to certify a building under LEED for Operations and Maintenance. LEED Lab was founded in 2013 by former USGBC director Jaime Von Mourik, working with Patricia Andrasik, LEED AP and assistant professor and head of sustainability outreach at the School of Architecture and Planning at Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. In 2021, Andrasik published "LEED Lab: A Model for Sustainability Design Education," about the program, including theory, tasks, tools and techniques necessary for credit achievement, along with case studies and exercises in each chapter. Koester has reviewed the manual for those who may be interested in bringing LEED Lab to their own school. CLICK HERE to learn more.

2022 Monumental Awards - Tickets for the 45th annual Monumental Awards, which is scheduled for Wednesday, October 5, at the Tibbs Drive-In in Indianapolis, are now on sale. This event showcases the vision and talents of Indy's built environment and the key individuals and companies dedicated to enhancing the nine-county, Indy region. CLICK HERE to learn more, buy your tickets, and to view the category finalists.

Indiana Architectural Foundation - In honor of the late John G. Pecsok, FAIA, a legacy gift to the Indiana Architectural Foundation from his estate was made in his name. Establishing a memorial or tribute gift to the IAF is a meaningful way to honor someone special while supporting the IAF mission. The IAF is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 1973 with the core mission of supporting architectural education, enhancing public awareness of architecture, and preserving Indiana’s architectural legacy. For the past 45 years the IAF has awarded scholarships to deserving students and published books on Indiana architecture for both professional and amateur readers. Your memorial or tribute gift will be a lasting tribute to your loved one and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

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A’23 Call for Proposals - Submit your pitch for an educational session at A’23. Every year, the AIA Conference on Architecture hosts the industry’s best continuing education in architecture and design. It’s your chance to influence conference programming and share the new best practices that are winning you more work, changing your practice, and designing a better world. Eighteen topics. A variety of session formats. And numerous opportunities for you to share expertise, grow your career, and become part of a respected community. The Call for Proposals closes on September 30. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Preserving Historic Places 2022 - Preserving Historic Places, Indiana’s Statewide Preservation Conference, offers inspiring lectures, educational sessions, tours, and networking opportunities. Indiana Landmarks, Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology, and Indiana University join in sponsoring this annual conference, which is taking place in South Bend, September 27-30. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources 2023 Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Grant Program - Application packets are now available for the Fiscal Year 2023 HPF Matching Grant Program cycle. The HPF program assists certain types of local preservation projects conducted by municipal and county governments, not-for-profit organizations (including churches), and colleges and universities. The grant application deadline is Friday, October 7 at 5:00 p.m. Projects selected for funding will be awarded around June 1, 2023. The time to complete grant projects has been extended to 24 months. There are three project categories (Architectural & Historical, Archaeological, and Development) and each category has its own application packet. HPF grant awards are made using federal funds from the National Park Service. Local matching funds are required from any non-federal source. CLICK HERE to learn more. For additional help or guidance, please contact the DHPA Grant Staff: Malia Vanaman at mvanaman@dnr.IN.gov or 317-232-1648, or Steve Kennedy at skennedy@dnr.IN.gov or 317-232-6981.

The "Columbus" Movie 5th Anniversary Celebration with the Stars by Landmark Columbus Foundation - Celebrate the 5th anniversary of the movie "Columbus" with the director Kogonada and stars John Cho and Haley Lu Richardson on Monday, September 26, at 5 p.m., at North Christian Church, 850 Tipton Lane, Columbus, IN 47201 CLICK HERE to learn more and to register.

Build Experience by Volunteering with AIA - Are you looking to develop your leadership skills? Expand your network? Be a mentor to up and coming leaders? AIA offers various volunteer opportunities to support your growth and development. National committees are a great way to stretch your leadership, and to connect the work of members and others to the AIA Strategic Plan. The deadline to apply for an AIA National Committee position is October 17. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Support future architects through the Architects Foundation - Architecture students incur, on average, $10,000 more debt than most college students. This year, the Architects Foundation is raising funds to match a $15,000 gift for student loan relief. Donate or start a fundraiser to invest in the next generation of architecture graduates who will solve problems, transform lives, and create a better world. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Tuition and ARE Scholarships Now Open - Applications are open for tuition scholarships and additional ARE grants. Scholarships are available for students attending NAAB-accredited architecture programs and aspiring African American architects studying for the Architect Registration Examination. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Promoting Scholarships with AIAS - The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) has launched a new scholarship page. Students can now find information and links to national, international, and regional scholarships. CLICK HERE to learn more or contact AIAS President, Scott Cornelius at president@aias.org.

USGBC Indiana - See the information below regarding upcoming USGBC Indiana events and programs.

LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Series, Wednesdays in October - Join your colleagues for an exam preparation series designed to assist with your pursuit of earning a LEED Green Associate credential. The sessions will be taught virtually by LEED AP’s and will include a mix of virtual instruction and independent learning. CLICK HERE to learn more. 

Fireside Chat/Happy Hour, October 18 - Join USGBC Indiana volunteers for a free and fun networking event. Light refreshments will be accompanied by group chat led by local green building leaders. CLICK HERE to learn more.  

Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, November 1-3 - Designed to keep participants at the forefront of the industry covering sustainability, resilience, health and wellness. Use “USGBCENC” for a $50 discount. CLICK HERE to learn more.

ENC Thought Leadership Series: Material Optimization Strategies, November 15 - Join USGBC for the final session of their 2022 Thought Leadership Series. This webinar will feature a discussion panel on the development, specification and use of optimized environmental product declaration (EPDs) and interactive small group discussions led by our panelists. CLICK HERE to learn more.

PhiusCon 2022: Emissions Down, Power Up! - PhiusCon (formerly North American Passive House Conference) is the leading passive building conference for climate-specific zero energy design, construction, and building science expertise. Now in its 16th year, the conference is slated for October 25-28 at the historic Palmer House in Chicago. CLICK HERE to learn more and to register.

AIA Trust Offers Resources for Small Firms - You don’t know what you don’t know – it’s helpful to have a source of information about currently developing issues and the tools you need to deal with them effectively. Enter the AIA Trust. The AIA Trust has outstanding, free practice resources and special small firm member benefits designed for you and your firm. AIA Trust Trustees are AIA members who work with independent experts to source and create programs of value especially geared to small firms. CLICK HERE To learn more.

Residential Architecture in Indianapolis, 1820-1920 - Join book author and architectural historian Dr. James Glass as he describes in an illustrated lecture the rich variety of residences designed by Indianapolis architects during the city’s first century. The program, which is scheduled for Monday, November 14, 6 p.m., at Indiana Landmarks Center, 1201 Central Avenue, Indianapolis, IN, will begin with the wigwams of Native Americans and log houses of settlers and trace the evolution of styles from Federal to Greek Revival, Italianate, Second Empire, Queen Anne, Shotgun, Worker’s Cottages, Romanesque, Renaissance, Shingle Style, Rustic, English Tudor, Georgian, Four Square, and Bungalows/Arts and Crafts. Also to be discussed during the lecture are the principal residential architects and the development of apartment buildings and doubles. CLICK HERE to learn more and to register.

AIA Film Challenge - Who will win the $2,000 People's Choice Award? It's up to you! Vote for your favorite films today—and tomorrow, and the day after. (This year you can vote once a day per film.) Voting ends October 14. CLICK HERE to learn more.

The AIA Indiana Job Board is a forum offered to help Hoosier AIA Members meet their staffing needs. Employers are invited to submit job announcements. Submissions are posted as received. CLICK HERE to learn more and to view the latest postings.

The AIA Indiana Bookstore, a full-service distributor of AIA contract documents and building code books, is open from 7 .am. - 11 a.m., Monday - Friday but to gain access to the building (1030 E. Washington St., Ste. 201, Indianapolis, IN 46202) you must call (317.634.3871) before arriving. Please feel free to call in your order after 11 a.m. and it will be processed within 24 hours. Hoosier AIA members receive a 20% discount! CLICK HERE to learn more.

Purchase, download, and print AIA Contract Documents at your desk! AIA Documents-on-Demand allows you to access 106 AIA Contract Documents anytime, anywhere. CLICK HERE to learn more and to purchase and download AIA Contract Documents.

Architecture Billings Index (ABI) July 2022 - While architecture firm billings grew for the 18th consecutive month in July, the pace of growth continued to slow. CLICK HERE to learn more.

2022 Economic Update 4 - AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA and AIA President Dan Hart, FAIA will present 2022's Economic Update 4 on Thursday, October 27. CLICK HERE to learn more and to register. 

Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS) - The WLS is the largest leadership event in the U.S. for women in architecture. The WLS will be held September 28 - October 1 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts in Silicon Valley, the global center for technology and innovation. Make plans to join this year’s high-impact event packed with big-name speakers, visionary educational sessions, and exclusive tours designed to accelerate your career growth and expand your network. CLICK HERE to learn more.

AIA's 2022 Legislative Victories - One of the key goals of the AIA is to continue to be an effective voice for the profession on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. In 2022, AIA member testimony and an active presence in congressional offices moved the needle on issues critical to the profession. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Internship Showcases "Multiple Ways to be an Architect" at AIA HQ Renewal Project - Students from five Historically Black Colleges and Universities were AIA interns this summer. Working on the AIA HQ renewal project, the students absorbed some of the lesser-considered elements of being an architect. CLICK HERE to learn more. 

Latest Residential Firm Trends - The AIA's Home Design Trends Survey is a recognized source of emerging trends in residential design and business conditions at residential firms. The latest release shows outdoor living spaces continued to remain popular along with accessibility. Business conditions also remained strong at residential firms. CLICK HERE to learn more. 

Honors & Awards: Top Awards & Honors Open - Visit the Honors & Awards pages now to begin your submission for Fellowship and other prestigious awards. CLICK HERE to learn more. 

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