The latest news for you - AIA Indiana E-Newsletter - October 2024

October AIA Indiana CE Webinars - AIA Indiana CE Webinar presented by Basteel Perimeter Systems - Enclosure System Design Strategies - Tuesday, October 15, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EDT - Attendees will earn one AIA HSW LU! CLICK HERE to learn more and to register.

AIA Indiana CE Webinar presented by CUPACLAD USA & Altiers - Natural Slate Rainscreen Cladding Systems - Tuesday, October 29, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. EDT - Attendees will earn 1 AIA HSW LU! CLICK HERE to learn more and to register.

2025 AIA Kentucky/AIA Indiana Convention - Save the dates, September 18 and 19, for the 2025 AIA Kentucky/AIA Indiana Convention, which will be held in downtown Lexington. KY. More information will be forthcoming.

AIA Indiana CKLDP - The AIA Indiana Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program (CKLDP) will hold its November session at MADE@Plainfield. Scholars Lauren Maloney, AIA – CSO, and Jack Donahue of Wurster Construction are organizing this session, which will focus on the theme of Community Engagement. If you are interested in attending the session or becoming a CKLDP sponsor, please reach out to Kim Shelley, AIA Indiana Membership Services Coordinator, at kshelley@aiaindiana.org.

AIA Indianapolis October Program - Please join us for the October AIA Indianapolis Program, which is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., at Ball State University CAP|INDY, 25 North Pine Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202. The event will feature the 2024 COTE Road Show: Discuss-Educate-Act, presented by Dan Overbey, AIA, founding chairperson of AIA Indiana’s Committee on the Environment (COTE). This data-driven presentation is designed for those passionate about advocacy. It will provide valuable insights you can take back to your firms and share with project partners. This isn’t your typical “tips and encouragement” session. Instead, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how data can (and should) shape advocacy efforts. Don’t miss out—CLICK HERE to register.

Historic Preservation Series: The Career of Jim Kienle, FAIA - All are welcome to attend a Zoom presentation on Wednesday, October 23 at 7 p.m., celebrating the remarkable career of Jim Kienle, FAIA. With over 60 years of architectural practice, Jim made a profound impact on the built environment at local, national, and international levels. His work not only shaped the economic growth of communities but also influenced the careers of many architects. This program will share stories of Jim’s journey to becoming an architect and his legacy as a leading preservation architect. The presentation will be delivered by Rose Wernicke. This event is part of a series presented by the Indianapolis Propylaeum focusing on historic preservation in Indianapolis. CLICK HERE to learn more and to register.

AIA Indianapolis Lunch & Learn CE Presentation - Building a Low Carbon Future - All AIA Indianapolis members and sponsors are invited to the upcoming AIA Indianapolis Lunch & Learn presented by Ketchum & Walton with Autex Acoustics titled, Building a Low Carbon Future. This program is scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 11:30 a.m. - 1p.m. EDT, at Ball State University CAP: INDY, 25 North Pine Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Lunch will be provided and attendees will earn 1 AIA HSW LU! Space is limited. CLICK HERE to learn more and to register.

YAF Indy Upcoming Events

YAF October Event: A Night Out in Sleepy Hollow

Date: Thursday, October 24

Happy Hour: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Happy Hour Location: Strange Bird, 128 S Audubon Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46219

Event Time: 7 p.m.

Location: Irving Circle Park, 236 S Audubon Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46219

YAF November Event: Volunteering at Gleaners Food Bank

Date: Thursday, November 21

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

Location: Gleaners Food Bank

Additional information to follow

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.

Meet the Candidates 2024 AIA Fort Wayne - The BCA Government Affairs and Young Professionals Committees, in partnership with AIA Fort Wayne, are hosting a Meet the Candidates Reception on Wednesday, October 16. A host bar and hors d'oeuvres will be offered with plenty of time for discussion and socializing with the candidates. The introduction of candidates is set to begin promptly at 5:10 p.m. Reservations are complimentary to AIA Fort Wayne, BCA, and BCA YPF enrollees. Reservations are requested by Thursday, October 10. CLICK HERE to learn more and to register!

AIA Fort Wayne Trivia Night - Please plan to join AIA Fort Wayne members and friends for the 2024 AIA Fort Wayne Trivia Night, which will be held at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 311 E Main St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, on Wednesday, November 6. Sponsorships are available. 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!

Hudson’s Rising: Presentation Invitation for AIA Northern Indiana Members - The Northern Indiana Structural Engineers Association (NISEA) invites all AIA Northern Indiana members to attend a presentation on Hudson’s Rising this Thursday, October 10, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will take place at 126 DeBartolo Hall, University of Notre Dame, and will be led by Suzanne Provanzana, PE, SE, LEED AP, ND CE ’98, Principal and U.S. Regional Discipline Leader for Structures at Buro Happold. The Hudson’s Development is being constructed on the site of Detroit’s iconic Hudson’s department store, which was demolished in 1998. The new project, spanning over 1 million square feet, consists of three distinct structures: the Block, the Tower, and the Plaza, each with unique design and structural systems. This presentation will explore the challenges and successes of the development, which is expected to play a major role in revitalizing downtown Detroit and transforming its skyline. Attendees will earn one PDH of continuing education. For more information, please contact Kevin Q. Walsh, PhD, PE, SE, Associate Teaching Professor and Director of the Master of Engineering (MEng) Program in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering & Earth Sciences at the University of Notre Dame at kwalsh8@nd.edu.

AIA Northern Indiana October Program - Tour of MLK Dream Center - Join AIA Northern Indiana on Thursday, October 24, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. EDT, for a sneak peak of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Center, 1522 Linden Avenue, South Bend, IN 46628. During this tour, participants will be able to explore the project during its construction phase. The design team will explain how community input determined the programming and direction of the project. The Meticulous team will also explain how they infused the ethos of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and key moments from the civil rights movement throughout the facility. The tour has been submitted for 1.5 AIA LUs. Thanks to Meticulous Architecture and Design for making this tour possible. A Happy Hour is planned at South Bend Brew Werks immediately following the tour. CLICK HERE to register.

Save the Date: 2024 AIA Northern Indiana Holiday Party & Design Awards - Join AIA Northern Indiana members and friends on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at The Brick, 1145 Northside Blvd, South Bend, IN 46615, for the annual AIA Northern Indiana Holiday Party. During the event, the 2024 AIA Northern Indiana Design Awards will be presented. All AIA Northern Indiana member architects in good standing, who have led the design of completed projects either inside or outside of Indiana, are invited to compete for Honor, Merit, and Citation Design Awards. The submission deadline is Friday, October 18, 2024. CLICK HERE to access the official call for submissions!

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.

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.

IU Health Design & Construction - Building an Approved Vendor Database - The IU Health Design & Construction Department has begun a two-phase initiative to build a comprehensive Vendor database. This is a multi-phase process aimed at improving communication effectiveness and streamlining the solicitation of project-specific proposals from vendors who align with IU Health’s predetermined criteria. Additionally, this process will help IU Health identify companies that may need assistance in some areas. For Phase 1, all current and potential vendors are urged to CLICK HERE and complete a Smartsheet Vendor Information Intake Form. This form will gather essential information about your firm using specific criteria. Upon completion of Phase 1, successful vendors will gain access to a second Smartsheet Form. This form will collect additional details about your firm, such as preferred location, size, and type of project. This phase is critical for finalizing the IU Health Design & Construction Vendor database for communication and "pre-qualification" to receive project-specific proposals. IU Health Design & Construction anticipates utilizing the information collected in Phase 1 and Phase 2 in October of 2024. Your consideration on future project awards is dependent upon completion of Phase 1 and Phase 2. Please contact Holly Carter, hcarter5@iuhealth.org, if you have questions.

USGBC Leadership Awards - USGBC is now accepting nominations for their 2024 U.S. Local Market Leadership Awards program. These prestigious awards honor projects, people and partners that demonstrate excellence in working to create better buildings and to improve the lives of all in their local communities. Eligible markets include Illinois (project awards only), Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. Applications are due October 10. Winners will be recognized nationally on the USGBC website and celebrated locally at USGBC’s Building Transformation Forums and other partner events. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Building Transformation Forum: Decarbonization - Join USGBC Indiana and our partners at Indiana University for this exciting event on the afternoon of December 11. USGBC Indiana will showcase regional green building leadership and discuss the importance of decarbonization efforts that make our built environment more sustainable. The session will feature timely local and national green building updates, an insightful panel discussion and a year-end celebration of USGBC Indiana local leaders. Registration will open soon. Please feel free to contact MaryEllen Etienne, metienne@usgbc.org, if you have any questions or concerns.

Preserving Historic Places, Indiana’s Statewide Preservation Conference - This year’s conference is scheduled for October 22-25 in historic downtown Madison, IN. The conference offers inspiring lectures, educational sessions, tours, and networking opportunities. Attendees can earn AIA LU’s! CLICK HERE to learn more.

Italianate and Second Empire in Indianapolis - Join author Dr. James Glass for an illustrated talk on Italianate and Second Empire styles in Indianapolis’s architecture from 1850 to 1880 on Thursday, November 7, 6 p.m., at Indiana Landmarks, 1201 Central Ave., Indianapolis. Dr. Glass will highlight the city’s Italianate commercial and residential buildings, in addition to the more extravagant French Second Empire-style designs as they appear in Indianapolis’s commercial, public, and residential structures. He will also discuss the origins of each style in European architecture and American pattern books. CLICK HERE to learn more and to register.

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.

Exhibit Columbus Symposium - The 2024 Exhibit Columbus Symposium will take place in downtown Columbus at three key venues on October 24 and 25, allowing attendees to connect with all of the participants. The Symposium will explore ideas related to the curatorial theme, Yes And, by highlighting improv and sketch comedy as a way to connect with people and our environment. Registration is offered for free and includes four keynote events. CLICK HERE to learn more.

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

ABI August 2024 - It has now been nearly two years since firms saw sustained growth. However, clients are still expressing interest in new projects, as inquiries into work have continued to increase during that period. However, those inquiries remain challenging to convert to actual new projects in the pipeline, as the value of newly signed design contracts declined for the fifth consecutive month in August. 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.

AIA25 Call for Proposals Opens - The AIA25 Call for Proposals invites members to lead the conversation, share expertise, and connect with a dynamic, forward-thinking community. Get creative—this year AIA is seeking educational sessions and architectural tours on 30+ topics and themes. The deadline for proposals is October 23. CLICK HERE to learn more.

EDSpaces: Designing the Future of Education - Registration is open for EDSpaces, which is scheduled for November 12-14 in Houston, Texas, where leaders and innovators unite to drive the future of learning environments. Through enlightening education sessions, immersive tours, and buzzing show floor, the event expands your horizons by exploring new possibilities for school and campus learning environments. CLICK HERE to learn more.

2023 AIA Membership Demographics Report - The latest report, which reflects the valuable contributions chapters have made in shaping our member demographics, is now available. Thanks to our shared efforts, the percentage of reported underrepresented racial and ethnic groups has increased by 5.7 points from 2013 to 2023, now at 17.9%. Additionally, for the first time, women account for over a quarter (26.8%) of AIA’s total membership. These milestones highlight our collective commitment to fostering diversity within AIA. 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.

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.

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