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September 20-24, 2021
COMPONENT UPDATE
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
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
Bridging the Future: Meet MAF+AIAMI Internship Bridge Participant Marlon Perkins, Jr.

Andrews University graduate architecture student Marlon Perkins, Jr. recently completed his MAF+AIAMI Bridge Internship, working as an architectural intern in the facilities department of a South Bend, IN manufacturing company. The internship program helps bridge gaps in available student architectural internships, and provides educational, experience, and career-boosting opportunities normally provided through the traditional internship experience. Meet Marlon.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Design x Technology Lecture Series - Designing Tools; Designing Design - Kiel Mutschelknaus

Tuesday, September 28, 2021 - More Information
Take Control of your Energy Future - Zero Energy Multifamily Housing - Wed., Sept. 29

3rd annual residential net-zero energy conference
In partnership with GreenHome Institute, Michigan Energy Efficiency Contractors Association, Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association, the Michigan Geothermal Energy Association, Architectural Resource, IL Green Alliance and DFD Architecture. More Information/Registration
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). Please contact AIA Southwest Michigan
COVID UPDATES, RESOURCES & ASSESSMENT TOOLS
Business Planning Many companies say that vaccination is one of the most important variables 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
AIA MICHIGAN STRATEGIC PLAN View the Strategic Plan
Free AIAU courses for AIA members
CHAPTER EVENTS
MWA Webinar: Understanding & Mitigating Moisture Issues in Internal & External Concrete
Wed., Sept 29 - More Information
SMARTci Webinar
Tues., Oct 5 - More Info Coming Soon

Life Remodeled Service Day 2021
Fri., Oct 8 - More Information

2022 AIA Detroit Board Nominees DUE
Mon., Oct 18 - More Information

BEC-GD 2021 Symposium
Tues., Oct 19 - More Information 

Golf Outing
Fri., Sept. 10 - More Information

Design for Economy | AIA Framework for Design Excellence Webinar
Thurs., Sept. 16 - More Information

AIA+2030 Course 6: Daylighting and Integrated Lighting Design
Tues., Sept. 21 - More Information

Keynote Lecture Event: An Evening with Tod Williams and Billie Tsien
Wed., Sept. 22 - More Information

Grand Rapids Architectural Walking Tour
Tues., Oct. 5 - More Information

Honor Awards Celebration
Thurs., Oct. 28 - 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

Honor Awards Celebration
Thurs., Sept. 23 - More Information

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


Virtual Membership Meeting - Webinar  
Thurs., Sept. 16 - More Information

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

Advia Credit Union - Jobsite Tour near Completion & Annual Business Meeting
Mon., Sept. 20 - More Information

Call for Entries due on September 24 - 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.

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Affiliations able to contribute: AIA/AIAE, FAIA, Associate AIA

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APAC
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The 2021 Virtual Hip Hop Architecture Camp® Internship Program -  More Information
JOB BOARD
Saroki Architecture, Birmingham, MI
9.15.2021 Saroki Architecture is seeking an Office Manager. To learn more about Saroki Architecture visit www.sarokiarchitecture.com

Daniels and Zermack Architects, Ann Arbor, MI
9.13.2021 Daniels and Zermack Architects is seeking a Project Architect. To learn more about Daniels and Zermack Architects visit www.danielsandzermack.com.

TMP Architecture, Inc., Bloomfield Hills, MI 
9.10.2021 TMP Architecture, Inc. is seeking a Project ArchitectProject Designer, and a Project Manager. To learn more about TMP Architecture visit www.tmp-architecture.com.

Driven Design, Battle Creek, MI
9.10.2021 Driven Design is seeking a Draftsperson, Project Architect and a Project Manager. To learn more about Driven Design Architecture visit www.drivendesignstudio.com.

NSA Architecture, Farmington Hills, MI
8.30.2021 NSA Architecture is seeking an Architectural Associate, a Senior Design Architect and a Senior Project Architect. To learn more about NSA Architecture visit www.nsa-architecture.com

TowerPinkster, Kalamazoo, MI
8.23.2021 TowerPinkster is seeking a Project Manager, Government Market Sector Leader, Construction Administrator and Project Architect. To learn more about TowerPinkster visit www.towerpinkster.com.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority, Grand Rapids, MI
8.17.2021 Grand Valley Metropolitan Council (GVMC) is currently accepting proposals from firms interested in being selected to perform a study focusing on access to the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR). Download the RFP here.

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.
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