Submit your Healthcare Project - Submissions are due March 16 by 5pm ET Submit today
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Learn about the deep retrofit that transformed this 1970s concrete high-rise, resulting in dramatically improved performance and occupant experience. The session will also include analysis methods and strategies to reduce embodied carbon in adaptive reuse and other architectural projects. March 19 - Earn 1 LU/HSW Learn more
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Whether you are drafting a contract or reviewing one, becoming familiar with common terminology will help you better understand the contract. Geared towards construction contract novices, this webinar will walk you through basic terminology that you may recognize but not fully understand. March 22 - Register today
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Call for jurors: 2022 Fellowship jury
The call for jurors for the 2022 Fellowship Jury is now open. We need individuals whose fellowship experience includes Design, Practice, and Education, Research, and Literature. Candidates from Florida, the Gulf States, Michigan, New England, New Jersey, and Texas are of particular interest. Applications are due March 31 at 5pm Eastern. Learn more
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Webinar: K-12 Update
Please mark your calendars for April 1 for a K-12 update, where we will discuss engagement opportunities and resources your component should consider throughout the year. With schools re-opening, we'll need to understand better how to collaborate to reach future architects in the coming months. Register today
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Making "drawdown buildings" is much less complicated than you think! This session will explore tools for calculating embodied carbon emissions and carbon storage in materials, including environmental product declarations, LCA software, carbon emission databases, and biogenic carbon databases. April 5 - Earn 1 LU/HSW Register today
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Creating healthy communities: People own what they help create
Attendees will learn the processes used to engage a vulnerable, underserved population in Tempe, Arizona. The project team will also discuss how this process facilitated a health care facility responsive to the community’s needs and aspirations. April 13 - Earn 1 LU HSW Register today
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AAH stipends, ranging from $2,000 to-20,000, support students and emerging professionals pursuing their interest in health care design. Submit your application by April 23 at 5pm ET. Learn more
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Last summer, NOMA and AIA Board members met to strengthen the relationship between the two organizations. The conversation proceedings were compiled as a resource for components interested in hosting similar local conversations. Learn more
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Firm billings for January 2021
AIA's Architecture Billings Index is a recognized leading indicator for nonresidential construction and is available to AIA members for free. While January’s index showed a continued decline in billings, fewer firms reported declines, and inquiries into new work reached the highest level since February 2020. Read more
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On-demand Housing and Community Development videos Learn more
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Making the 2030 Commitment work for your small firm 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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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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Fore a Great Cause!
REGISTER NOW FOR MAF'S ANNUAL GOLF OUTING ON MAY 24
Are you ready for some golf, networking, and the opportunity to support programming that makes Michigan's communities and the lives of its residents better through architecture? Join MAF for the annual Fore a Great Cause Golf Outing on May 24, 2021. The fun-filled afternoon includes a boxed lunch, putting green, 9-hole scramble, prizes, putting contest, afterglow reception with networking, and a silent charity auction - all in a safe environment. REGISTER NOW!
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Hugh Newell Jacobsen, award-winning modernist architect passed away March 4, 2021. Hugh was born in Grand Rapids, Mich., on March 11, 1929, and spent his early years in what he termed a “Coca-Cola Colonial,” a cookie-cutter version of the real thing. His father, a meat importer, became an official with the War Shipping Administration during World War II and relocated the family to Washington. Obituary
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Attention Emerging Professionals!
Ever wanted to ask the difficult questions without the pressure of an interview? Want to know what firms are looking for when trying to recruit new talent? Now’s your chance to speak with several firms about the burning questions on your mind. This is a FREE event.
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03/17/2021 (Wed. 12:00pm - 1:00pm)
DIEKEMA HAMANN ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING
03/24/2021 (Wed. 12:00pm - 1:00pm)
GHAFARI ASSOCIATES LLC
04/07/2021 (Wed. 12:00pm - 1:00pm)
A3C - COLLABORATIVE ARCHITECTURE
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March 18, 1:00pm ET: Blended Cements for Reduced Carbon Footprint of Concrete (1 LU | HSW)
Join industry expert Jamie Farny from the Portland Cement Association as he provides an introduction to the ASTM C595 blended cements standard, including Portland-Limestone cements, as well as an in-depth look at the formulation and performance of PLC’s and other blended cements. Register Today!
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Lawrence Technological University Lecture Series Thursday, March 18 6:00PM
Design is Ceremony Chris Cornelius
During his presentation, Professor Cornelius will be speaking about how he incorporates timeless Indigenous values in contemporary architecture. Chris’s work posits Indigenous design thinking can be a tool to de-colonize design. The talk + Q & A is available Zoom link and YouTube link
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By attending Legislative Day, you’re building relationships, helping to influence change and make a difference.
Kickoff Webinar - Thurs., March 18th | 8:00 – 9:30 AM
During the kickoff, will walk through all the logistics and talking points that will be discussed during the legislative meetings which will occur the following day.
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Detroit Mercy School of Architecture Lecture Series with Zena Howard, FAIA
Wed., March 31st at 5pm
Principal and Managing Director of Perkins&Will, Zena's work focuses on culturally-significant projects, such as the Motown Museum Expansion in Detroit - More Information
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The 2021 Virtual Hip Hop Architecture Camp® Internship Program - More Information
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Detroit Mercy SOA Alumni Virtual Gathering
It’s in the Details - with MWA + Firestone
Detroit 2030 District Architect Spotlight: NORR
AIAD:COMMONS with Mona Lisa Construction
Tues., Mar. 30 - POSTPONED
The Restorative Impact of Perceived Open Space - with Sky Factory
Passing the ARE 5.0 - General Study Tips Webinar
Design for Integration | AIA Framework for Design Excellence LIVE Webinar
March Virtual Lunch & Learn Sessions
2021 Student Scholarship Program
Mineral Wool Core Panels: Innovative, Sustainable Fire Resistive Wall Construction
Learning in Lockdown: Pella: Glazing Strategies for Sound Control
Learning in Lockdown: Sherwin Williams: High Performance Coatings for Commercial Spaces
Learning in Lockdown: Bradley/New Century: Solid Surface Solutions for Washstations
Learning in Lockdown: SMARTci
Learning in Lockdown: Georgia Pacific/MWA: Exterior Gypsum
CEU Relay Day - virtual - attend one or more of the planned three (3) sessions
Fri. April 16 - Eventbrite invitations will be sent for each session - Save the date!
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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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JPRA Architects, Farmington Hills, MI
Western Michigan Univ., Kalamazoo, MI
Michigan State Univ., East Lansing, MI
INFORM Studio, Northville, MI
TowerPinkster, Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo, MI
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Architect seeking Project Manager position Resume
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AIA MICHIGAN STRATEGIC PLAN |
Free AIAU courses for AIA members
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ArchiPrep® Meet the newest ARE® prep resource from AIA
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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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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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