This program recognizes exemplary use and implementation of innovative technologies and progressive practices among designers, collaborators, and clients to support project design, delivery, operation, and research. Share your innovative work! Submissions are due by 5pm ET on August 5. Learn more
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Projects should align with the AIA Framework for Design Excellence and demonstrate community engagement, rehabilitation, sustainability, accessibility, and safety. Designers and allied professionals, such as justice planners and community organizers are encouraged to submit. Deadline is August 19 at 5pm ET. Learn more
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The National Associates Committee and the Young Architects Forum are looking for volunteers who want to be a catalyst for change and positively impact the architecture profession. It’s a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, network with peers, and advocate for the profession. The deadline to submit is August 6, 2021, 11:59pm ET. Learn more
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Floods, cyber-attacks and the unexpected loss of a team member can easily interrupt operations for any firm. Will you be able to provide clients with the assurance that work will continue despite a disruption? Updated for 2021, the Architect's Guide to Business Continuity helps firms become more resilient with a step-by-step process and accompanying worksheets for assessing and reducing risks associated with disruption. Learn more
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The AIA Film Challenge 2021 invites you to share your story about architects partnering with civic leaders and communities to design a zero-carbon, resilient, healthy, just, and equitable built environment.
Produce a 1:30- to 3-minute short film on any device for your chance to win up to $7,000, plus recognition by the architecture and film communities. Submission deadline August 16th
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AIA Conference on Architecture 2021
Jul 29, Aug 19
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The AIA's Home Design Trends Survey is a recognized source of emerging trends in residential design and business conditions at residential firms. View resource
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Last summer, NOMA and AIA Board members met to strengthen the relationship between the two organizations. Learn more
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On-demand Housing and Community Development videos Learn more
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Best Practice: Architecture as a value proposition
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Firm Survey Report Available for FREE
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AIA RACIAL EQUITY INITIATIVE
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MAF Architecture Inspires! Photo Contest DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPT. 15
By popular demand, MAF has extended the deadline for its inaugural photography competition, “Architecture Inspires" to September 15. We are looking for those one-of-a-kind inspirational images showing a unique relationship between people and buildings, and which demonstrate how architecture enriches life. Read More
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COVID UPDATES, RESOURCES & ASSESSMENT TOOLS |
COVID-19 Re-opening tools & resources
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AIA RE-OCCUPANCY ASSESSMENT TOOL
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How AIA contracts address the COVID-19 pandemic
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Built around health: The impact of COVID-19 on urbanism Learn More
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July 29, 6:00 PM ET: ARE Trivia Night hosted by AIA Michigan and Studio Detroit
Join us July 29, 2021 from 6:00-8:00PM at Studio Detroit’s new office for drinks, dinner, trivia, and your chance to win various cash prizes or the cost of a free ARE exam!
Studio Detroit address is 2040 Park Ave Suite 200, Detroit MI 48226 - located on the second floor, enter through Park Bar on the first floor.
**This event will also be hosted on zoom but you will not be entered for the free ARE exam raffle.**
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OldCastle Webinars - Free for AIA Michigan Members
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The 2021 Virtual Hip Hop Architecture Camp® Internship Program - More Information
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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
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co.de.D Grasshopper Bootcamp
2021 AIA Detroit Celebration of Architecture
AIAGR COTE Education Event: Building Skin - The Importance of the Thermal Envelope Webinar
Art in Public: Enriching the Built Environment with Art
Outdoor Lighting: Best Practices for Sustainability
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
Learning in Lockdown: Spray Lock: Colloidal Silica Concrete Waterproofing
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Northampton, Massachusetts and Dubuque, Iowa have frequently outperformed larger jurisdictions on issues of climate change and resilience, emerging as leading municipalities. Learn more
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AIA Michigan is Leasing out their space! If you need space or know someone that is looking to lease click HERE for more information!
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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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WTA Architects, Saginaw, MI
TowerPinkster, Kalamazoo, MI
Hobbs + Black Architects, Lansing/Ann Arbor, MI
Integrated Design Solutions, Troy, MI
Ghafari, Grand Rapids/Dearborn, MI
Kohler Architecture, Monroe, MI
Hobbs + Black Architects, Lansing, MI
Siegal/Tuomaala Associates Architects And Planners, Inc., Southfield, MI
Oakland County, Oakland County, MI
NSA Architecture, Farmington Hills, MI
Arkos Design, Mishawaka, IN
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AIA MICHIGAN STRATEGIC PLAN |
Free AIAU courses for AIA members
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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
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ArchiPrep® Meet the newest ARE® prep resource from AIA
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