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2025 AIA Kentucky/AIA Indiana Convention - SAVE the DATES - The 2025 AIA Kentucky/AIA Indiana Convention is scheduled for September 18 and 19 and will be held in downtown Lexington. KY. More information will be forthcoming.

Newly Licensed Architect Ceremony - SAVE the DATE - AIA Indiana, in partnership with ASLA Indiana, will be recognizing Architects and Landscape Architects who received licensure in 2024. This annual event will take place on Saturday, February 15, at the Indiana War Memorial & Museum, 55 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis. Those receiving licensure will be receiving an invitation to attend in early 2025. Each ceremony participant who is a member of AIA Indiana will receive a certificate of the formal style, compliments of AIA Indiana. Non-AIA architects can make arrangements to receive the same certificate at a cost of $50. Newly licensed landscape architects will receive certificates compliments of ASLA Indiana. If you have questions, please contact AIA Indiana Membership Development Coordinator Kim Shelley, kshelley@aiaindiana.org, 317-370-8479.

AIA Indiana CKLDP - The AIA Indiana Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program (CKLDP) will hold its December session on Friday the 6th. Sayo Adesiyakan, Architectural Graduate, Schmidt Associates, and Tracy Atkinson, Architectural Graduate, Guidon Design, are organizing this session, which will focus on the theme of Negotiation and Industry Ethics. If you are interested in attending the session or becoming a CKLDP sponsor, please reach out to Kim Shelley, AIA Indiana Membership Services Coordinator, kshelley@aiaindiana.org, 317-370-8479.

AIA Indianapolis November Program - Join AIA Indianapolis members, sponsors, friends, and AIA Regional & Urban Design Symposium attendees for the November AIA Indianapolis Program, which is scheduled for Thursday, November 14, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. EST, at the Indiana War Memorial & Museum, 55 East Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204. During this program, Amanda Loper, AIA, LEED AP, a Principal of David Baker Architects, will discuss the firms design framework as outlined in the recently published book, 9 Ways to Make Housing for People. Combining how-to with why-to, Ms. Loper will lay out the core framework the firm uses to help communities develop places for people to thrive. CLICK HERE to learn more and to register.

YAF Indy Upcoming Events

YAF Indy November Event: Volunteering at Gleaners Food Bank

Date: November 21

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Location: Gleaners Food Bank, 3737 Waldemere Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46241

To sign up for this event:

1 - Please register using the following link: Register Here

2- Fill out this Google Form: YAF Registration

YAF Indy will provide you with detailed event instructions and what to expect closer to the event date.

ARE and AXP Resources:

ARE Study Group

Date: Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday

Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Location: Lancer Associates, 145 N East St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

CA with Chris Harrison, AIA - Join Chris Harrison, AIA, for a casual, open invitation to earn about an hour of AXP CE credit each week through Setting O. Each session will involve observing the Convention Center Expansion project, where Chris Harrison, an Architect with RATIO Design, is working. We’ll meet on the 7th floor of the parking garage north of the site. Feel free to bring your lunch! For more information or to participate, contact Chris Harrison at ckharrison@ckharrison.com.

Contact yafindy@gmail.com for any questions or concerns regarding YAF Indy.

AIA Indy WIA 2nd Annual Decorate a Gingerbread House Event - AIA Indy's Women in Architecture Committee invites you to attend a Holiday gathering at Ball State University's CAP|Indy on Tuesday, November 26, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Decorate your very own pre-assembled gingerbread house, enjoy some light snacks, and have a cup of cheer. CLICK HERE to learn more and to register.

AIA Fort Wayne/AIA IN COTE November Program - This one-hour session, scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., at The Hoppy Gnome, 203 East Berry St., Fort Wayne, IN, 46802, will provide attendees with an overview of the LEED v5 Building Design and Construction (BD+C): New Construction rating system from the U.S. Green Building Council. The session will provide a summary of the overall structure of LEED v5 BD+C, its systems goals, the BD+C credit categories, and then a brief walk-through of the prerequisites and credits within each credit category. Throughout the session, the presenter, Dan Overbey, AIA, will offer points of comparison and contrast with the previous version of the rating system (LEED v4/v4.1 BD+C). CLICK HERE to learn more and to register.

AIA Fort Wayne Holiday Party - Sponsor Recognition - Join fellow AIA Fort Wayne Section members as we celebrate the season and honor our valued 2024 Sponsors at our annual holiday event at Club Soda in downtown Fort Wayne on Tuesday, December 3, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres along with beer, wine, well drinks, and soft drinks. Each attendee will receive two drink tickets, with a cash bar available for premium beverages. CLICK HERE to learn more and to register.

YAF Fort Wayne "Firsty Thursday" - Join YAF Fort Wayne for their recurring “Firsty Thursdays” every first Thursday of the month at Utopian Coffee, 118 W Columbia St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, at 7:30 a.m. The next "Firsty Thursday" is scheduled for May 2. Contact AIA Fort Wayne YAF Chair Jacob Chavez, Assoc. AIA, jacobchavez@grinsfelderarchitects.com if they have questions or would like to get plugged in!

AIA Northern Indiana November Program - Join AIA Northern Indiana members and friends on Wednesday, November 20, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. EST at Four Winds Field, 501 West South Street, South Bend, IN 46601, for an engaging presentation, Evolve or Fall Behind: Maximizing Accessibility, Safety, and Sustainability through 3D Technology. Zach Rider from ROYCE 3D Scanning will demonstrate how 3D scanning technologies, including Scan-to-BIM and drone scanning, enhance building accessibility, safety, and sustainability. By leveraging these technologies, professionals can ensure compliance with standards such as ADA, improve emergency preparedness, and support sustainable building practices. The presentation will be held in the Pepsi Club on the second floor of Four Winds Field, located behind home plate. Attendees should enter through the team office entrance on the stadium's southwest side. Attendees will earn 1 AIA HSW LU! Following the program, join us for a hosted happy hour at South Bend Brew Werks, 321 S Main St Suite 105B, South Bend, IN 46601, sponsored by our presenter, Zach Rider. CLICK HERE to register!

2024 AIA Northern Indiana Holiday Party & Design Awards - Join fellow members of AIA Northern Indiana as we honor design award winners and enjoy some holiday cheer on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at The Brick, located at 1145 Northside Blvd, South Bend, IN 46615. The revival of the AIA Northern Indiana Design Awards program will showcase the tremendous impact Northern Indiana architects are having on the way people experience our cities, neighborhoods, streetscapes and natural environments. In addition, a special recognition will be given to all newly licensed architects from the Northern Indiana Section. CLICK HERE to learn more and to register.

YAF Northern Indiana - Plans are being made for ARE exam presentations. For more information please contact YAF Northern Indiana Co-Chairs Taylor Mathewson, Assoc. AIA, tmathewson@dlz.com, or Kelsey Clady, Assoc. AIA, kclady@dlz.com.

AIA Southern Indiana is scheduling monthly CE luncheons throughout the year that will be held at 12 p.m. CDT, at the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, on the third Wednesday of each month. To learn more, please contact 2024 AIA Southern Indiana President Dempson Haney, AIA, aiasouthernindiana@gmail.com.

AIA 2024 Regional & Urban Design Symposium - The AIA 2024 Regional & Urban Design Symposium is taking place on November 14-15 at the Athenaeum in downtown Indianapolis. This year, the symposium is led by Jason Larrison, AIA, the 2024 AIA Indianapolis President and Chair of the AIA Regional & Urban Design Knowledge Community (RUDC). Don't miss this opportunity to engage with key discussions and advancements in regional and urban design. CLICK HERE to learn more.

In Memoriam - Henry G. "Hank" Meier, FAIA - Henry G. “Hank” Meier passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, at Compass Park Retirement Community in Franklin, Indiana. One of the rare individuals registered as both an Architect and a Landscape Architect, Mr. Meier practiced as Henry G. Meier, Architect for 25 years before becoming the Director of Campus Facilities at Ball State University. His diverse portfolio included projects such as the Franklin College Chapel, Sanctuary at Southport Christian Church, retirement communities like American Village, seven branches for Union Bank and Trust in Kokomo, county jails in Montgomery and Tipton counties, and the iconic Centerpiece House for the 1966 Home Show. An active and dedicated member of the American Institute of Architects, he was a founding member of the Indianapolis chapters of both the American Institute of Architects and the Construction Specifications Institute. He was honored with the Edward D. Pierre Medal from the Indiana Society of Architects, and was later elevated to Fellow after serving as President of the Indiana Society of Architects and as a Regional Director of the Institute. Representing the AIA, he addressed a European regional meeting in Zakopane, Poland, and participated in sessions of the Union of International Architects. His work with the Architects in Architecture Committee earned him the title of “Arkansas Traveler” from then-Governor Bill Clinton. A committed attendee of AIA Indiana and AIA Indianapolis events, Henry’s presence and contributions will be deeply missed.

Young Architects Forum 2024 Annual Report - The AIA Young Architects Forum (YAF) recently released its 2024 report detailing the initiatives and impact of the YAF in the AIA and profession. CLICK HERE to view the report.

Building Transformation Forum: Decarbonization and USGBC Indiana Local Market Leadership Awards - USGBC Indiana will be convening another Building Transformation Forum—engagement opportunities for our community to transform the building industry and address pressing climate issues. This second Forum will take place on December 11, 3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., at IU Indianapolis | The Campus Center, 420 University Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46202, and will convene sustainability professionals from across our region for a conversation focused on decarbonization. Decarbonizing buildings, including the construction and operations phases, is essential to meeting our collective climate goals. The Forum will feature a thought-provoking keynote fireside chat, as well as an awards reception and plenty of networking time. CLICK HERE to learn more and to register.

AIA Indiana Job Board - CLICK HERE to view the latest postings on the AIA Indiana Job Board. Employers are invited to submit job announcements directly to jshelley@aiaindiana.org.

AIA National News & Misc.

ABI September 2024 - Despite recently announced rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, clients are still cautious about future projects. Inquiries into potential new projects continued to increase, but the pace has slowed since the beginning of the year. And the value of newly signed design contracts at firms decreased for the sixth consecutive month in September, although the pace of that decline has moderated somewhat over the last few months. However, firms continue to report average backlogs of 6.4 months, which remains above pre-pandemic historical averages and is a good indicator of existing work in the pipeline, even if new work coming in has slowed. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Economic Update: Q4 2024 ABI Insights - Join AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, and AIA President Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, on November 7 for their quarterly conversation about the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI). The ABI is a leading monthly economic indicator that uses proprietary AIA data to predict nonresidential construction activity 9–12 months ahead. Get ahead of emerging challenges and opportunities and inform your strategic planning with key insights into the industry’s latest economic data and trends. Attendees will earn 1 AIA LU. CLICK HERE to learn more.

2024 AIA Firm Survey Report - The Business of Architecture 2024 - The Firm Survey Report sheds light on business generated by small firms versus their larger counterparts, as well as other insights. CLICK HERE to learn more.

AIA 2030 By the Numbers Shares Key Findings on the Industry’s Path to Net Zero - The AIA 2030 Commitment has released its latest edition of the 2030 By the Numbers (RY23). This report highlights major improvements in reported embodied carbon data, increases in net zero projects and projects with renewable energy projects, and two firm case studies that show firm culture is at the heart of improving practice and design outcomes. CLICK HERE to learn more.

America ByDesign Architecture Season 2 - AIA members get sneak peek at America ByDesign's Season 2 premiere. AIA negotiated with ByDesign TV to provide members of the AIA community exclusive and early access to each new episode of the second season of America ByDesign: Architecture. Season 2, Episodes 1 & 2 are online. Watch AIA.org for a sneak preview of episode 3 coming November 16. CLICK HERE to learn more.

2025 AIA Awards Cycle - Collectively, the AIA Awards portfolio includes nearly 30 categories, recognizing outstanding achievements and exemplary design across various practice areas, representing the pinnacle of industry prestige. The awards cycles vary for each award. CLICK HERE to learn more.

NCARB's New Competency Standards - These standards define the level of knowledge necessary to demonstrate competency at the point of initial licensure as an architect. Find answers to your questions about how the new Standard will shape the future of licensure. CLICK HERE to learn more.

CE Webinar - Beyond The Basics: How AI Transforms Workflows to Focus on Design Impact - This presentation, which is scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. EST, explores how AI technologies are reshaping the AEC industry by automating routine tasks, accelerating iteration, and enabling teams to focus on higher-value work. Attendees will earn 1 AIA LU. CLICK HERE to learn more and to register.

CE Webinar - New Refrigerants, New Requirements - In 2025, manufacturers will be required to use low GWP to meet the maximum GWP requirements set by the U.S. EPA. To meet these requirements, manufacturers are being forced to use more 2L rated refrigerants that increase the flammability rating of these refrigerants. This increase in flammability requires more safety precautions during design that impact mechanical and other disciplines, including architectural. This session, which is scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. EST, covers the outlook of the GWP requirements and provides insight into the new requirements due to these increased flammability requirements. Attendees will earn 1 AIA HSW LU! CLICK HERE to learn more and to register.

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