AIA LA JUNE Reminders - 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.

Are you very busy, but still want to participate? Remember, you can submit any project that was completed in the last five years that has also not already won an award.

*Don’t forget to make your plans to attend the celebration the Friday night of Conference (10/7/22)

Deadlines:

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

Categories are:

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

Review Program Rules Here

State Conference

Ahhhh, the fresh air, the relaxing sounds, the joy of being out of the office but still productive!… Conference at the beach sure is hard to beat. Have you checked out the sponsorship opportunities?

You won’t want to miss this…

S’mores night (bring the kids!)
70’s/80’s Bingo Bash (It’s themed, so pack those clothes you’ve been dying to wear! Rounds for kids and adults.)
Honor Award Evening (of course we must have something just for the “big kids” too)
Yes, there will be plenty of continuing ed and serious stuff too!

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).