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THE NEWSLETTER OF AIA COLUMBUS 


             May 7, 2015
 
MAY CHAPTER MEETING
How to be Branded by DESIGN
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 

Join us for the May Chapter Meeting featuring Paul Westlake, Jr., FAIA and Phil LiBassi, AIA, ACHA, NCARB. Westlake Reed Leskosky is ranked #1 Overall among U.S. design firms in the 2014 "The Architect 50" listing by Architect, the magazine of the American Institute of Architects. They will discuss their firm's culture and practice, including research and development, innovation and creativity, design processes, and integration of design disciplines.

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

5 PM Reception | 6 PM Lecture


 
1.0 HSW Learning Unit

 

The Center for Architecture & Design

50 W Town St., Suite 110

Columbus, OH 43215

 

Free for AIA/Affiliate Members

$20 for Non-AIA Members

 

More Information  |  Register Here

 
 
PICKERINGTON MEDICAL CAMPUS 
Healthcare Building Tour
Thursday, May 21, 2015 

Join the Healthcare Committee on a tour of the OhioHealth Pickerington Medical Campus! The tour will start with an overview of the facilities primary goals of the project, the main features within the building, and the overall building organization. Participants will get an insight into the process of the new prototype development and branding applications undertaken by the OhioHealth system. 

Thursday, May 21, 2015

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM 

 

1.5 HSW Learning Units

 

Pickerington Medical Campus

1010 Refugee Road

Pickerington, OH 43147

 

$ 5 - Associate AIA

$15 - AIA/Affiliates

$30 - Non-AIA Members

 

More Information  |  Register Here

 

 
JOINT ASSOCIATION HAPPY HOUR
Emerging Professionals
Thursday, May 7, 2015

Join the Emerging Professionals for the first of several Joint Association Happy Hours as we head to Land-Grant Brewing Company in East Franklinton! The beer will be flowing along with some great food from the Challah! Food Truck. Come out to mix and mingle with Columbus' design community! 

Thursday, May 7, 2015

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

 

Land-Grant Brewing Company

424 West Town Street

Columbus, OH 43215

 

In Collaboration with: 

AIA, USGBC, IIDA, ASLA, APA

 

Food & drinks are on your own.

 

More Information

 
 
MAY MUNCH AND EARN
Understanding Poly-Ash Siding & Other Categories of the Siding Market
Thursday, May 14, 2015 

Join us for lunch while learning about the new Poly-Ash category of exterior siding as it relates to other types of siding, specifically around the areas of installation, maintenance, and sustainability. Presented by Jim Brocious of Boral Composites Inc.

Thursday, May 14, 2015

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

 

1.0 HSW Learning Unit

 

Dempsey's Restaurant

346 South High Street

Columbus, OH 43215

 

$10 - AIA/Affiliate Members

$20 - Non-AIA Members

 
COTEducation SERIES
Legislation Update
Monday, May 18, 2015 

Join the Committee on the Environment (COTE) for the next presentation in their 2015 COTEducation Series with an update on legislation. David Scott, LEED AP BD+C will present an update on the Anti-LEED Legislation. Trish Demeter, managing director of energy and clean-air programs for the Ohio Environmental Council, will present an update on the SB310 - Energy Efficiency and Incentives.

Monday, May 18, 2015

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

 

Learning Units Pending

 

The Center for Architecture & Design

50 W Town St., Suite 110

Columbus, OH 43215

 

$ 5 - Associate AIA

$10 - AIA/Affiliate Members

$20 - Non-AIA Members

 
2015 GOLF OUTING: VIVA LAS GOLF
What Happens on the Course, Stays on the Course
Monday, September 14, 2015 

Join us for the 2015 Vegas themed golf outing fundraiser for the AIA Columbus Scholarship program at The Ohio State University Knowlton School of Architecture. 

Monday, September 14th, 2015

11:00 AM Shotgun Start

 

Scioto Reserve Country Club

7383 Scioto Parkway

Powell, OH 43065


 
Email Gwen or Jordan to register a team or to sponsor the golf outing!

 

More Information

 
AROUND THE CHAPTER

CURTIS J. MOODY, FAIA AIA CONVENTION KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Are you attending the AIA Convention in Atlanta on May 14-16?

Don't miss the Keynote panel on May 16th from 2-3:30 p.m. in Hall A3 focusing on Building a Thriving Business featuring Columbus architect, Curtis J. Moody, FAIA, President and CEO of  Moody Nolan !

 

 

COLUMBUS WOMEN IN ARCHITECTURE EVENT
Join us on Tuesday, May 26th at 5:30 PM at The Center for Architecture and Design for a Women in Architecture event! After a few discussions with women architects in the Columbus area, we have recognized four categories to move forward with creating this group: mentorship and professional/leadership development, networking, awareness, and community and social events. We're inviting women in the architecture profession to join us to discuss these topics on Tuesday, May 26th! RSVP to Jordan if you'd like to attend.


VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE - Rally Your Team!
It is time to start rallying your volleyball teams for this year's AIA Architectural and Engineering Volleyball League organized by SMBH! This coed grass league will begin matches in June and continue through the summer. The games are all on Thursday nights at 7pm at the field in front of the SMBH offices. The league is open to architecture firms, engineering firms and building trades/construction companies. Send an email to amilligan@smbhinc.com for more information or to register your team. Team entries are due by May 29.       

 

 

AROUND THE AIA 

 

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE AIA OVR POSITIONS!

Congratulations to Timothy Hawk, FAIA, IIDA, NCARB and Craig Chamberlain, Associate AIA on being chosen to represent the Ohio Valley Region on the AIA Strategic Council. 
 

Timothy Hawk, FAIA has held numerous local and national AIA leadership positions and has worked tirelessly to expand communication among architects and build awareness of change and opportunities. Increasing relevancy of the AIA has always been one of his goals and as the AIA seeks to reposition, Tim is well-suited and eager to contribute in moving the profession forward.

Craig Chamberlain, Assoc. AIA has served as AIA Kentucky's Associate Director since 2014 and has helped develop and organize roundtables and workshops that help show emerging professionals what a valuable resource the AIA can be. Advocating for associates in his home state has given him the experience needed to be able to represent the associates in the Ohio Valley in his new role. 

 

 

AIA OHIO OFFICER POSITION AVAILABLE

AIA Ohio is looking for a member to fill the treasurer position for 2016. This is a two year term, followed by a one year term as President-elect, a one year term as President, and a one year term as Past President. Resumes and letters of intent from nominees should be submitted to Kate at the AIA Ohio office no later than June 12, 2015. Call Gwen at 614-469-1973 if interested in this position.

 

 

2015 AIA OHIO DESIGN AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES 

The AIA Ohio design awards program will promote and focus attention on quality design, sustainability, and AIA's 10 principles of livable communities. The jury will evaluate all projects based on the aesthetic, functional, contextual, social and sustainable characteristics of the design. The jury will also evaluate submissions based on their successful response to one or more of AIA's 10 principles of livable communities. Winning entries will be presented during the AIA Ohio Valley Region Convention in Columbus, OH on Monday, October 12th. Deadline Wednesday, July 1st by 5:00 PM.  Online Submittal Website

 

2016 AIA GOLD MEDAL & ARCHITECTURE FIRM AWARD
Call for Nominations!
The American Institute of Architects is currently accepting nominations for our two highest honors-Gold Medal and the Architecture Firm Award. Each year, these honors recognize outstanding contributions to the architecture profession by an individuals and by a firm. We truly value your input and encourage your participation. It is through the recognition of individuals and firms that we promote the value of the profession as a whole. The deadline for submission completion is July 10, 2015 before 5:00 PM. More Information


AROUND THE PROFESSION 

 

ACHA EMPATHY & INNOVATION SUMMIT

Tuesday May 19, 2014 | Cleveland Convention Center

Join the American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA) for the day with sessions dedicated to healthcare architecture as part of the Cleveland Clinic Patient Experience: Empathy and Innovation Summit. The following sessions will be held on the "Designing Healthcare Environments" track:

  • "A Tribute to Michael Graves and Healthcare Design" 
  • "The Inpatient Unit: Design Strategies to Enhance the Patient Experience" 
  • "Building What Matters: Enhancing Patient Experience Through Facility Projects" 

Worth AIA Learning Units. For more information, visit the conference website: www.empathyandinnovation.com.

 

 

MEDIA SCAN from Around the Profession
Energy Efficiency in Bloom

Columbus Development Roundup: Updates fromGerman Village, Downtown, & Beyond

Meet the Candidates for AIA's Next First Vice-President and President-Elect

Architecture's Role in Baltimore


UPCOMING EVENTS!

May 11 - Committee on the Environment Meeting

 
May 11 - The Center for Architecture & Design Trustee Meeting


May 12 - AIA Board of Directors Meeting





May 21 - Design Talks



May 22 - Office Closed

May 25 - Office Closed

To view all upcoming AIA Columbus events, see our calendar

 

*AIA Columbus Committee Meetings are open to all members. Committee descriptions are available here . Please contact Gwen for more information about getting involved in a committee.
AIA Columbus would like to thank the following sponsors for their continued support of the Chapter: 

 

Pella Windows

Pepper Construction

Rob Turner Studios

RW Setterlin Building Company

Schaefer

SMBH

SSOE, Inc.

Tec Studio

The Garland Company

Tremco Roofing

Turner Construction

V&S Columbus Galvanizing


 

*Contact Gwen Berlekamp for information about Sponsorship and
  

 

   

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