MAY 2020
This Friday! Join us for a town hall discussion on the Architect’s Role in Re-Opening Pennsylvania and the Country
AIA Pennsylvania members are invited to get in the civic spirit with the first of three Citizen Architect Town Halls kicking off this Friday at 1pm!
Join us for a discussion on the Architect’s Role in Re-Opening Pennsylvania and the Country featuring the AIA PA government affairs team, member leadership including, Scott J. Compton, AIA PA Government Affairs Chair and 2020 AIA PA President, Marc Mondor of EvolveEA, as well as a federal update from the AIA National government affairs and advocacy team.
Throughout the series, AIA Pennsylvania will provide updates on state and federal initiatives and resources to help members position themselves as trusted resources for their clients, communities, and elected officials as the state reopens and reimagines alternatives in all facets of the built environment.
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear how the AIA is working behind the scenes to strengthen and build relationships with legislators and partners to ensure the industry has the strongest foundation to bounce back. Learn more and register for the second and third installment of the series.
FEATURED PROGRAMMING
TOMORROW
Thursday, May 28
10 am
#ReadyforPreservation: Tools and Tips to Support Your Downtown’s Recovery and Revitalization
Join the Pennsylvania Downtown Center and staff from the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office for a one-hour webinar to explore different ways your community can sensitively manage the changes we face as a result of the pandemic's impact.
[1 LU]
TOMORROW
Thursday, May 28
7 pm
AIA Central Pennsylvania Spring Lecture
“One": A Concept to Completion Exploration of the
Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center
Now more than ever, when public spaces are farther out of reach, take some time to remember how the architecture of cultural institutions, parks, pavilions, libraries, and civic spaces, play a key role in the cultural and economic vitality of cities and towns. Join AIA Central Pennsylvania for their spring lecture featuring Rand Elliott, FAIA of Rand Elliott Architects.
[1.5 LUs]
Friday, June 5
6:30 pm
Cocktails & Conversation: KieranTimberlake and Sarah Williams Goldhagen
Cocktails & Conversation is a series of dialogues about design that joins an architect with a critic, journalist, curator, or architectural historian to discuss current architecture design issues. For this program, James Timberlake, FAIA, and Stephen Kieran, FAIA, of KieranTimberlake will sit down with author and architecture critic Sarah Williams Goldhagen over a custom-crafted cocktail as they discuss their firm and work.
Tuesday, June 9
1 pm
Accelerating Recovery with Bipolar Ionization
As we now prepare to shift to life in a post-pandemic world, now is the time to take measures to increase comfort and safety for the eventual return to the workplace. Join this educational session about bipolar ionization and how it can prepare your HVAC system for the battle against COVID-19 and other viruses.
[1 HSW pending]
Tuesday, June 16
2 pm
Ceiling Systems for High Performing Schools
The informed specification of ceiling systems can contribute to high speech intelligibility, minimal noise, a naturally lit environment, and good air quality. This leads to better behavior and an enhanced learning process. This course demonstrates the importance of ceiling systems to a high-performing school, and therefore to the development of high performing students, and to the wellbeing of educators and administrators.
[1 HSW]
Wednesday, June 24
12 pm
Looking Ahead: Sustainability Adding Value to Reopening
As the world faces the unprecedented in climate crisis and pandemics, museums are more important than ever for facilitating essential human connection. Come hear these engaging leaders on their approach to sustainability and museum reopening – more importantly, what is that value proposition.
Moderator: AIA PA member Joyce Lee, FAIA, LEED Fellow,
RESOURCES & OPPORTUNITIES
COVID-19 Business resources to thrive >
The AIA COVID-19 Business Task Force has debuted a roadmap to reach the other side. The task force, including 2019 AIA Pennsylvania President, Chip Desmone, has gathered key talking points and resources that architects can use when speaking with clients to reinforce the many ways that our insights and services are of great importance and value to them, now and in the future. This work is focused on three key areas: why architects and design matter, business and financial strategies, and construction and shovel-ready project strategies.
The Next Work Environment Competition >
Given the challenges of COVID-19 and the issues it has created for our health, economy, and work spaces, Work Design Magazine is looking for innovative ideas to create safe, productive, and comfortable work environments. The goal of this Competition is to consider options for new work environments that may be used by organizations to get people back to work quickly in safe, stress-free and productive spaces. Submission deadline is June 30th.
Archinect Features Job Opportunities in Pennsylvania >
Looking to post or find a job in AIA Pennsylvania? Visit the AIA Pennsylvania job board. Firms with AIA member leadership are entitled to post job opportunities free of charge!
New Features for AIA Career Center + Revised OSHA Policies>
If you're a business owner struggling with cash flow, workshare programs can help you avoid employee layoffs and high unemployment costs. Offered by most states including Pennsylvania, workshare programs allow employees to work reduced hours while collecting unemployment to partially replace lost wages. The AIA Career Center's new staff sharing portal connects firms that need additional workers but are unable to hire with firms that are short of work but want to retain their staff.
And if you have employees that are working—or will soon resume working—on-site, OSHA has issued revised enforcement policies for coronavirus (as of May 19) including policies for in person inspections and recording cases of the virus in the workplace.
The AIA Career Center is also currently running a FREE one-time resume evaluation.
PA Chamber Launches Bringing PA Back >
By working with local, state and federal officials, local chamber leaders and a diverse coalition of industry stakeholders, Bringing PA Back equips businesses with the information and guidance they need to re-open their facilities; help to enact public policies that will result in new investment and hiring opportunities; and ensure the ongoing health and safety of employees and customers. Check out the FREE 5-part webinar series for re-opening your business and see the plan for your county.
ICC Call for Volunteer Committee Participation Closes June 1 >
Volunteers are one of the most important assets of the International Code Council. Their work on the ICC Board of Directors, committees and councils is directly related to the success of ICC.
MEMBER NEWS & INSIGHTS
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How can we age safely, spend time in a meaningful way, and remain as healthy as possible? As architects, our responsibility is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of our communities. We achieve this by thinking creatively about the spaces where people live. This includes seniors care facilities, which require careful design to achieve a welcoming yet safe environment
The answer to the question above is to design and renovate more residential environments that take into consideration aging-in-place and the physical and mental health needs of seniors.
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Bea has provided thought leadership soon to be featured in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, Work Design Magazine, and the Smithsonian Magazine.
Have insight or news to share? Touch base with Olivia to be featured here (or in the Keystone Clips) or collaborate to cast a wider net to showcase the architect's leading role in supporting the safe re-opening of society and reimagining the future.
May is Preservation Month! Join us in congratulating these members for their achievements in preservation as recognized by Preservation Pennsylvania.
“People don’t typically think of architects as first responders,” said Amal Mahrouki, director of legislative affairs with AIA Pennsylvania. “But they can be…if they’ve gone through the right training.”
Learn how Desmone Architects achieved WELL Gold certification for its offices in Lawrenceville. Eric Booth, AIA, reveals his top tips and insight on how the design and materials in your workplace will change in the future to ensure a healthy environment.
Recap two-time AIA Pennsylvania President and Pittsburgh native Bill Bates, FAIA global travels, triumphs, and challenges during his tenure as AIA National's 2019 President.
As part of their mission to be on the frontiers of knowledge, Warehaus has created a library of podcasts on topics relevant to clients and the AEC industry. Season 1 includes episodes feature responses to the pandemic including K-12 design/building and industrial development in Pennsylvania.
Anyone who has walked down the streets of Pittsburgh has likely seen buildings designed by Louis Astorino.
Chuck Parker, of Stantec talks the impact of the COVID-19 virus on the design industry. Parker shares his insight based on his 45-year career focusing on designs for the healthcare industry and commented that the COVID-19 pandemic will impact the design industry just as 9/11 impacted the airline industry.
The Carnegie Mellon University School of Architecture is pleased to announce that Omar Khan has been appointed head of the School of Architecture, effective 1 August 2020.
Larson Design Group (LDG), a national architecture, engineering and consulting firm headquartered in Williamsport, Pa., has announced a key change in top leadership, effective immediately.
David Martin (left) and Keith Kuzio (right)
Architect Robert Gaskill, who owns Gaskill Architecture in Portersville and has a background in educational design, says natural light and a view of nature enhance creativity and performance.
David Martin (left) and Keith Kuzio (right)
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