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August 16-20, 2021
COMPONENT UPDATE
Licensure candidates: Apply now for ARE Scholarship Applications are open through August 27 for the 2021 Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship. Apply today
This session covers the fascinating personalities and history behind the Farnsworth House, and the struggle to save the modernist icon by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Wed, September 15 at 1pm ET - Earn 1 LU/HSW Learn more
The AIA Film Challenge 2021. Submission deadline August 16th
AIA National 2022 Awards Cycle: See what’s open Honors & Awards The 2022 Awards cycle has kicked off with several awards that are currently open. Among those are Architecture, Architecture Firm, Gold Medal, Interior Architecture, Regional & Urban, and Twenty-five year. Learn more
K-12 Resources - Watch today and view the Presentation
Access complimentary construction economic news and construction forecasts Economic resources from ConstructConnect
Free Resume Review on Career Center AIA Career Center.
On-demand Housing and Community Development videos Learn more
New Visual Identity Implemented To Support AIA Priorities blueprintforbetter.org. Read More
Best Practice: Architecture as a value proposition
Firm Survey Report Available for FREE
Download the MI Practice Advisory and share with your colleagues!
Passionate Preservationist
PARK SMITH, AIA, RECEIVES 2021 MAF LEADERSHIP AWARD

An increasing share of Michigan’s significant architecture and architectural history is being preserved, due to the dedication and efforts of MAF trustee Park Smith, AIA. In recognition of his contributions to Michigan architecture and the successful growth of the MAF, Park has been selected as the recipient of MAF’s 2021 Leadership Award. READ MORE
UPCOMING EVENTS
OldCastle Webinars - Free for AIA Michigan Members
NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR!! Camp Nissokone Oscoda, MI

YMCA Camp Nissokone is located on 170 acres of spectacular lakefront in Oscoda, near Lake Huron, surrounded by 1,000 acres of national forest. Accommodations provided are cabin-style camping. Bring your own sleeping bag, pillows, and towels.
2021 F.I.E.R.O. Station Design Symposium
Sun, September 19, 2021 — Wed, September 22, 2021
The 2021 Virtual Hip Hop Architecture Camp® Internship Program -  More Information
EMERGING PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
AIA Michigan has Brightwood's 5.0 Study Guides. Please call 313-965-4100 or email Evelyn Dougherty

AIA Huron Valley has the ARE 5 Review Manual and the ARE 5 Practice Problems available to loan out free of charge. Please email AIA Huron Valley

AIA Saginaw Valley has the ARE materials available for their section members to borrow! If you're a member of the AIA Saginaw Valley chapter please contact AIA Saginaw Valley

AIA Southwest Michigan has the Brightwood ARE 5.0 Study Guides (physical copies & ebooks), the Ballast ARE 5.0 Review Manual, and an electronic copy of the The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice (15th edition). All are available for members to check-out with no fee. Please contact AIA Southwest Michigan
COVID UPDATES, RESOURCES & ASSESSMENT TOOLS
Business Planning Many companies say that vaccination is one of the most important variables influencing return-to-office plans. But can firms require employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19 before returning to the office? AIA’s General Counsel discusses considerations for mandatory vaccination policies. As businesses grapple with next steps, Harvard Business Review offers four strategies for Making the Hybrid Workplace Fair and McKinsey shares their latest perspectives on COVID-19’s implications for business.
COVID-19 Re-opening tools & resources 
AIA RE-OCCUPANCY ASSESSMENT TOOL
How AIA contracts address the COVID-19 pandemic
Built around health: The impact of COVID-19 on urbanism Learn More
NCARB Remote (or online) proctoring enables candidates to take the ARE in a private location that meets specific requirements.
ArchiPrep® Meet the newest ARE® prep resource from AIA
CONTACT THE STAFF

Executive Director of AIA Michigan: Events and Programming, Finances, Communications, Membership, Government Affairs, Sponsorship

Operations Director: Event Planning, Documents, Continuing Education, Membership, Sponsorship, Emerging Professionals

Administrative Assistant: Events, Membership, Documents, Continuing Education
CHAPTER EVENTS
BEC 2021 Summer Social
Thurs., Aug. 19, 2021 - More Information

Emerging Professionals August Meet Up
Thurs., Aug. 26th - More Information

2021 AIA Detroit Celebration of Architecture
Wed., Sept. 8, Live Broadcast - More Information

Golf Outing
Fri., Sept. 10 - More Information

COTE Employing Passive Systems Webinar
Tues., Aug. 24, More Information

Keynote Lecture Event: An Evening with Tod Williams and Billie Tsien
Wed., Sept. 22 - More Information
 
Summer Picnic - Photography Exhibit
Thurs., Aug. 26 - More Information

Ann Arbor 2030 District, Washtenaw Contractors Association, and AIA Huron Valley Carbon Neutrality Educational Webinar Series (listed below)

Tues., Sept. 14 - Zero Code/ASHRAE 90.1 2019/Benchmarking ordinances - More Information

Tues., Oct. 12 - Decarbonization in Existing Buildings & Historic Properties - More Information



Special-Lite Factory Tour
Tues., Aug. 17 - More Information

Virtual Membership Meeting - Webinar
WELL Building Basics Presented by Susan Hall of EcoSurroundings
Thurs., August 19 - More Information

Product Mix and Mingle
Wed., Sept. 29 - More Information



SUSTAINABILITY RESOURCES
Architect’s primer on renewable energy Incorporating renewable energy into your projects is easier and more affordable than ever. Learn more
Take action with this Sustainability Action Plan A solid Sustainability Action Plan can transform your firm. Learn more
Northampton, Massachusetts and Dubuque, Iowa have frequently outperformed larger jurisdictions on issues of climate change and resilience, emerging as leading municipalities. Learn more
AIA Michigan is Leasing out their space! If you need space or know someone that is looking to lease click HERE for more information!
APAC - Architects Political Actions Committee

Please consider giving to APAC.Giving is simple, just follow the link to the APAC donation page and click on the amount you wish to give. All donations must be from personal funds, no corporate donations are allowed by law. Donating by credit card is easy and fast.

Only personal contributions allowed
Affiliations able to contribute: AIA/AIAE, FAIA, Associate AIA

Thank you and with great appreciation,
APAC
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JOB BOARD
City of GR: Office of Sustainability and Performance Management, Grand Rapids, MI 
8.16.2021 Office of Sustainability and Performance Management is seeking a Healthy and Sustainable Buildings Policy Specialist. To learn more about Office of Sustainability and Performance Management visit www.grandrapidsmi.gov.

Jeffrey A. Scott Architects, Farmington, MI 
8.12.2021 Jeffrey A, Scott Architects is seeking a Project Architect. To learn more about Jeffrey A. Scott Architects visit www.jscottarchitects.com.

Integrated Architecture, Grand Rapids, MI
8.10.2021 Integrated Architecture is seeking a Senior Project Architect. To learn more about Integrated Architecture visit www.intarch.com.

NSA Architecture, Farmington Hills, MI
7.29.2021 NSA Architecture is seeking a Senior Design Architect.  To learn more about NSA Architecture visit www.nsa-architecture.com.

Saroki Architecture, Birmingham, MI
7.26.2021 Saroki Architecture is seeking an Architect. To learn more about Saroki Architecture visit www.sarokiarchitecture.com.

TMP Architecture, Bloomfield Hills, MI
7.22.2021 TMP Architecture is seeking a Project Designer, Project Architect and Project Manager. To learn more about TMP Architecture visit www.tmp-architecture.com.

WTA Architects, Saginaw, MI
7.19.2021 WTA Architects is seeking a Healthcare Architect. To learn more about WTA Architects visit www.wtaa.com.

TowerPinkster, Kalamazoo, MI
7.19.2021 TowerPinkster is seeking an Architectural Designer. To learn more about TowerPinkster visit www.towerpinkster.com.

Hobbs + Black Architects, Lansing/Ann Arbor, MI
7.12.2021 Hobbs + Black Architects is seeking a Project Architect and Project Assistant. To learn more about Hobbs + Black Architects visit www.hobbs-black.com.

Integrated Design Solutions, Troy, MI
7.12.2021 Integrated Design Solutions is seeking a Construction AdministratorSenior Project Architect and Specifications Writer.  To learn more about Integrated Design Solutions visit www.ids-michigan.com.
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