AIA LA JUNE Newsletter - State Conference, Tech Sparks, and Scholarships

JUNE 2022

AIA Louisiana Honor Awards Call for Entries

To encourage excellence in architecture, the Louisiana Chapter of the American Institute of Architects conducts an annual Awards Program. Through this program, AIA Louisiana seeks to honor works of distinction by its members and bring to public attention outstanding examples of architecture.

Any architectural project completed within the last 5 calendar years (January 2017) which has been produced by, or in collaboration with, a member firm of AIA Louisiana is eligible for submission. Projects may be located outside of Louisiana but must be submitted by an AIA Louisiana member who served as either the Design Architect or the Architect-of-Record for the project. Members are encouraged to submit previously submitted non-winning projects, or ones that have won awards in other programs.

The cost is $250 per entry.

Deadlines:

Entry form submitted – June 16
PowerPoint Presentations submitted – 4:00 pm, July 21
Digital Presentation Boards – Uploaded by Noon, August 18

Categories are:

ARCHITECTURE
INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
MASTER PLANNING/URBANDESIGN
RESIDENTIAL
RESTORATION/REHABILITATION/ADAPTIVE REUSE
UNREALIZED PROJECTS
SMALL PROJECT

Submit Entry Here

Review Program Rules Here

State Conference

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AIA LA Seeks Applicants for National Position

Young Architects Forum State Representative

By promoting excellence, providing information and leadership, fostering inclusiveness and encouraging individual, community and professional development, the YAF strives to integrate the growing community of professionals licensed ten years or less into a strong voice within the AIA. AIA Louisiana, in accordance with National guidelines, will select one representative to serve on the AIA National Young Architects Forum (YAF) working in conjunction with the Associates Committee focusing on the needs and emerging trends of more the recently licensed professionals.

This position is in service to both National AIA as well as Louisiana. YAF’s transition meeting takes place in the Fall (likely Oct/Nov) and term becomes effective Jan 1 for two years. Read More

AIA Louisiana State Representative to Strategic Council

The AIA Strategic Council (“Council”) is a diverse group of over 60 forward-thinking leaders, charged with exploring new ideas and solutions to significant issues facing the profession of architecture and its role in society. The Council seeks to prioritize and make advancements by informing the AIA Board of Directors and other Institute bodies about important professional issues and opportunities.

This position is in service to both National AIA as well as Louisiana. Strategic Council’s “New Councilor Call” will take place in November, transition meeting is during AIA Governance Week in DC early December, and term begins Jan 1 for three years. Read More

Deadline for applications is July 15, 2022. Submit applications to Kathleen Gordon (kathleengordon@aiala.com).

Pitch the Big Returns of High-Performance – ROI talking points

High-performance buildings deliver inarguable environmental and health benefits. Contrary to popular misconceptions, a growing body of evidence also demonstrates a significant financial upside. Use these talking points to make the case for the ROI, which ranges from increased market value to greater productivity.