AIA Michigan Monday Minutes

Cathy Mosley, Hon. Aff. AIAMI     

Executive Director

 

Champion the profession. Nurture our chapters. Build Michigan better.
March 21, 2016
Happy Monday!
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Spring is here!  Happy spring!
 
The first item of business today is to:
   
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Last Call for Recognitions Nominations
   
AIA Michigan is currently seeking nominations for AIA Michigan members as well as professionals outside of architecture that work to advance the profession. Does your firm have an exceptional associate? Do you work for a firm that should be recognized? Know any architectural photographers, professional affiliates or community leaders that help to advance the profession of architecture?
 
Read through complete descriptions of each award category here. Instructions for nomination entries   are found here. Submit today on behalf of the outstanding architects and professionals you work with.
 
The ARE Challenge   is open for registrations!   Please click here to join the Challenge!
 
AIA National Convention Registration is open. Click here to register. The AIA Michigan room block is full. If you are interested in other hotels, you can check the AIA website in the link above. 
   

I Look Up Commercial - Share the link!
You may have already seen the AIA's new television commercial, which premiered on cable during Super Tuesday coverage. Tell your colleagues and friends that they can view it at ilookup.org!
 
Health Foundation Seeks Architects for Leadership Program
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-the nation's leading health foundation--seeks architects and diverse professionals for a new leadership program to build a Culture of Health. Individuals will receive an annual stipend of $20,000 to complete a bold project that drives health-related change in every sector. Application Deadline: April 19
 
2015 Resilience Summit Report & Member Supplement
Interested in the latest architect-driven resilience planning, design and policy work? This document includes highlights from the Summit, with a recap of sessions on education, policy and advocacy; plus other resilience introductory and intermediate resources from AIA. Contribute to the dialogue on resilience by completing this member survey today.
 
AIA Knowledge Community Opportunities

Equity in Architecture survey.  Please take before April 1st

Academy of Architecture for Health U40 List: List of Healthcare Design's Best Under 40. Submit an application by April 1.

2016 Next Generation Scholarship: two intern architects selected to attend the 2016 Summer Leadership Summit. Submit an application by April 22.

Academy of Architecture for Health 2016 Call for Papers: Submit articles, innovative project case studies, completed research projects, and monographs in the field of healthcare design by May 31.

Committee on Architecture for Education Spring Conference in Berlin, Germany. April 17-21. Registration closes March 25.

The AIA Small Project Practitioners & Housing Knowledge Communities' 2016 AIA Innovation & Practice in Housing Design Research Grant will award a $7,000 grant to fund one design professional to research a topic related to residential design on a small scale or by small firms. Application Deadline: March 23, 5:00 PM EDT
 
Health Foundation Seeks Architects for Leadership Program
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-the nation's leading health foundation--seeks architects and diverse professionals for a new leadership program to build a Culture of Health. Individuals will receive an annual stipend of $20,000 to complete a bold project that drives health-related change in every sector. Application Deadline: April 19
 
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Cathy Mosley, Hon. Aff. AIAMI
AIA Michigan Executive Director 
Weekly Highlights

Obituary

Lois Grant former AIA Michigan member passed away last week. She is survived by her husband Keith Weiland, AIA also a former AIA Michigan member.

The 2016 Brick in Architecture Awards is now accepting entries, the competition closes April 30th, 2016. Please click here for more information.



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Strategic Plan
2014 -2020

As the architectural profession moves through the first decade of the twenty-first century, it becomes increasingly obvious that the pace of change continues to accelerate . . .

In This Issue
Job Positions!
 
Have you checked the Job Board lately? New positions and resumes are added every week along with scholarship opportunities and design competitions!
 
If you have questions or are interested in placing an opening or resume, email [email protected]
 
Recent Postings:

AIA Michigan, Detroit

3.21.16 AIA Michigan seeking an Administrative membership person. To learn more about AIA Michigan visit www.aiami.com
   
Buday Kruzel Architects PLLC, Harbor Springs

3.21.2016 Buday Kruzel Architects PLLC is looking for an  Architectural Draftsperson. To learn more about Buday Kruzel Architects PLLC please visit  www.budaykruzel.com

AIA Detroit, Detroit

Krieger Klatt, Royal Oak

3.15.16 Krieger Klatt Architects is looking to immediately fill an entry level Architectural Designer position. To learn more about Krieger Klatt visit www.krigerklatt.com

SmithGroupJJR, Detroit

3.14.16  SmithGroupJJR is seeking a   BIM manager. To learn more about SmithGroupJJR visit www.smithgroupjjr.com

Abonmarche Consultants, Inc., Benton Harbor

3.14.16  Abonmarche Consultants, Inc. is seeking aSenior Architect/Manager. To learn more about Abonmarche Consultants, Inc visit www.abonmarche.com

Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc., Detroit

3.14.16  Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an   Intermediate Architect.   To learn more about Little Caesar Enterprises visit www.Lcecorp.com

Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc., Detroit

3.14.16  Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. is seeking anIntern Architect.   To learn more about Little Caesar Enterprises visit www.Lcecorp.com

PBK, Houston

3.14.16  PBK is seeking a Project Architect. To learn more about PBK visit www.pbk.com

Angelini & Associates Architects, Ann Arbor

3.14.16  Angelini & Associates Architects is seeking aProject Designer/Project Architect. To learn more about Angelini & Associates Architects visit www.angeliniarchitects.com

M.C. Smith Associates, Inc., East Grand Rapids

3.14.16  M.C. Smith Associates, Inc. is seeking aStaff Architect. To learn more about M.C. Smith Associates, Inc. visit www.mcsagroup.com

TowerPinkster, Kalamazoo

3.14.16  TowerPinkster is seeking an Architectural Designer. To learn more about TowerPinkster please visit www.towerpinkster.com

Jeffrey A. Scott Architects P.C., Farmington

3.7.16  Jeffrey A. Scott is seeking an Assistant Project Manager/Project Architect position.   To learn more about 
Jeffrey A. Scott please visit www.jscottarchitects.com

HKS, Northville

3.7.16  HKS is seeking anIntern Architect.   To learn more about HKS visitwww.hksinc.com

HKS, Northville

3.7.16  HKS is seeking aProject Architect.   To learn more about HKS visitwww.hksinc.com

HKS, Northville

3.7.16  HKS is seeking is seeking a Senior Construction 
Administrator.   To learn more about HKS visit www.hksinc.com

HKS, Northville

3.7.16  HKS is seeking is seeking aConstruction Administrator.   To learn more about HKS visit www.hksinc.com

HKS, Northville

3.7.16  HKS is seeking is seeking a Commercial Practice Leader.   To learn more about HKS visit www.hksinc.com

HKS, Northville

3.7.16  HKS is seeking aLead Designer.   To learn more about HKS visit www.hksinc.com
 
NSA Architects Engineers, Farmington Hills
 
3.7.16 NSA Architects Engineers is seeking a Senior Architect. To learn more about NSA Architects Engineers visit www.nsa-ae.com
 
Three Rivers Corporation, Midland
 
3.7.16 Three Rivers Corporation is seeking an Architect. To learn more about Three Rivers Corporation visit www.trccompany.com
 
G.H. Forbes Associates, Royal Oak
 
3.7.16 G.H. Forbes Associates is seeking a Project Manager. To learn more about G.H. Forbes Associates visit www.ghfaa.com
 
SmithGroupJJR, Detroit
 
3.7.16 SmithGroupJJR is seeking a Project Architect. To learn more about SmithGroupJJR visit www.smithgroupjjr.com
 
SmithGroupJJR, Detroit

3.7.16 SmithGroupJJR is seeking a Intermediate Architect. To learn more about SmithGroupJJR visit www.smithgroupjjr.com
 
SmithGroupJJR, Detroit

3.7.16 SmithGroupJJR is seeking a Design Architect. To learn more about SmithGroupJJR visit www.smithgroupjjr.com
 
SmithGroupJJR, Detroit

3.7.16 SmithGroupJJR is seeking a Workplace Studio Leader. To learn more about SmithGroupJJR visit www.smithgroupjjr.com
 
Stevens Architects LLC, Port Huron

3.7.16 Stevens Architects, LLC is looking for a Graduate Architect. To learn more about Stevens Architects LLC visit www.stevensarchitects.com
 
Architectural Resource, LLC, Ann Arbor
 
3.2.16 Architectural Resource, LLC is looking for an Architectural Designer. To learn more about Architectural Resource, LLC visit www.architecturalresource.com
 
SmithGroupJJR, Detroit
 
3.1.16 SmithGroupJJR is looking for a Senior Marketing coordinator. To learn more about SmithGroupJJR visit www.smithgroupjjr.com

Sidock Architects, Gaylord
 
2.29.16 Sidock Architects is looking for a Project Manager/Project Architect. To learn more about Sidock Architects visit www.sidockarchitects.com
 
Jeffrey A. Scott Architects P.C., Farmington
 
2.29.16 Jeffrey A. Scott is seeking an Associate Project Manager/Project Architect position. To learn more about Jeffrey A. Scott please visit www.jscottarchitects.com
 
Quinn Evans Architects, Ann Arbor & Detroit
 
2.26.16 Quinn Evans Architects is seeking a Project Architect and a Senior Project Architect. To learn more about Quinn Evans Architects visit www.quinnevans.com/careers

DesRosiers, Bloomfield Hills

2.22.16  DesRosiers Architects is seeking an  A rchitectural Auto CAD operator . To learn more about DesRosiers Architects visit  www.desarch.com

Resumes:
 
Seeking entry level position
 
Project Manager and Designer with 20 years experience:
 
Seeking to join a progressive firm to serve as a project manager and designer
2016 Business Boosters

You asked for it and we listened. Key courses to help you deliver on your 2016 goals: Business management skills, recommendations to rev your revenue, and new business insights for large- and small-firm architects. Please click here to review the courses!
Upcoming Events

ARE Challenge 
March 2016 - More Information

Affleck Tour - Fred Butters, FAIA tour guide
Sun., April 3, 2016 - More Information

MIM (Michigan Masonry Institute) Awards
Thurs., April 7, 2016 - More Information to follow

Michigan Battle of the Buildings Energy Summit - Save the Date!
Fri., April 22, 2016

Affleck Tour - Fred Butters, FAIA tour guide
Sun., May 1, 2016 - More Information

36th Annual Michigan Historic Preservation Network State Conference
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
May 12-14, 2016 - More Information

AIA National Convention PhilAIAdelphia
May 19-21, 2016 - More Information

24th Annual Congress for the New Urbanism
June 8-11, 2016 -
  More Information

Click here for our calendar of events!
Upcoming Chapter Events:  
Drinks x Design: Graphic Design
Thurs., March 10, 2016 - More Information

Michigan Design Center Sample Sale
March 11-12, 2016 - More Information

Motown Meets the 21st Century AIAS Beaux Arts Ball
Sat., March 12, 2016 - More Information

PechaKucha Vol. 27: "Media" Call for Presenters - Send name, contact info., and a few images to [email protected] by
Mon., March 14, 2016 

Public Hearing #1 - 
Make your voice heard! A public hearing will be held on adopting the 2015 International Building Code with amendments, the result will be the eventual issuance of the 2015 Michigan Building Code. 

Detroit Women in Architecture Meeting please contact Patty Boyle at SmithGroupJJR for more information
Wed., March 16, 2016

USGBC LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Study Group
Thurs., March 17, 2016 - More Information 

IES Product Show
Thurs., March 24, 2016 - More Information

BC&RC - Changes in the 2015 International Residential Code & Michigan's New Residential Energy Code
Tues., April 5, 2016 - More Information


AIA Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Historical Society - Gene Hopkins, FAIA and Tom Mathison, FAIA - Federal Building to Woodbridge N. Ferris Building: Renewal and Reconstruction
 

designThunk - Integrated Architecture
Tues., March 15, 2016 - More Information

designThunk - Sam Cummings, CWD
Thurs., April 21, 2016 - More Information


Lunch and Learn
Wed., March 30 2016 - Please RSVP to Sarah [email protected] 


AIA Saginaw Valley (No Website)
 
Monthly Member Educational Program - TBD - Save the Date
Wed., March 23, 2016

Monthly Member Educational Program - TBD - Save the Date
Wed., April 20, 2016

Monthly Member Educational Program - TBD - Save the Date
Wed., May 25, 2016

Monthly Member Educational Program - TBD - Save the Date
Wed., June 22, 2016

Golf Outing at Heritage Glenn - Save the Date
Fri., Sept. 16, 2016

Monthly Member Educational Program - TBD - Save the Date
Wed., Sept. 21, 2016

Monthly Member Educational Program - TBD - Save the Date
Wed., Oct. 26, 2016

Design Awards at Cityscapes - Save the Date
Thurs., Nov. 10, 2016

Monthly Member Educational Program - TBD - Save the Date
Wed., Dec. 7, 2016
 
 
AIA Upper Peninsula (No Website)
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Cathy Mosley, Hon. Aff. AIAMI:
Executive Director of AIA Michigan:
Events and Programming, Finances, Communications, Membership, Government Affairs, Sponsorship

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Events and Operations Director:
Event Planning, Documents, Continuing Education, Membership

Public Policy Director:
Public Awareness, Government Affairs and Fund Development