Update on Newsletter and Office Hours Next Week

AIAO Staff will be attending National Conference next week, and will therefore have limited availability June 6-9.

There will also be no Newsletter that week.

AIA 2024 Board of Directors

Call For Applications

The 2023 AIA Oregon Board of Directors is pleased to call for applications to the 2024 Board class. Participation on the AIA Board of Directors has no prerequisites. The current Board positions that will be open are:

• Board Secretary
• AIA Salem Director-Elect
• AIA Southern Oregon Director-Elect

If you are an AIA Oregon Member, Associate Member, International Associate Member - or a member of NOMA PDX - then you are eligible for application. 

Small Firms Exchange

June Meeting

The Power of Video for Small Firm Marketing

Jun 15 | 12-1pm | Virtual Event

This month we will hear from Darguin Fortuna, AIA. Darguin is a founding principal of Flow Design Architects, based in Salem, Massachusetts. Last year Flow Design Architects won the 2022 AIA Film Challenge People’s Choice Awards with their short film “The Change We See”.

Darquin will share the journey towards winning this award, the impact of being involved with the AIA at a National level with the Young Architects Forum & SFx and what resources he has used to make video a main segment of his firm’s outreach.

Digital Design Series - AIA Oregon Presents: Opsis

Jun 14 | 5-6pm | Virtual Event

1 AIA LU|HSW Available

In this Digital Design Series Presentation, Opsis Architects will discuss the HONOR AWARD winning Leodis V. McDaniel School and the MERIT AWARD winning Idaho Central Credit Union Arena.

There are no Moda events available to us next week.

June Section Happy Hours - Mark Your Calendars!

AIA Bend Thirsty Third Thursday

Jun 15 | 4-6pm | Location TBD

Sponsored by R&H Construction

AIA Eugene Happy Hour

Jun 15 | 5:30-7:30pm | Location TBD

Sponsored by Wilson Architecture

AIA Portland EPC Happy Hour

Jun 15 | 5:30-7:30 | Guggenheim Architecture

AIA Salem Happy Hour - tentative

Jun 22 | 5:30 - 7:30 | Location TBD

AIAO Virtual L+L- Marvin

June 21 | 12-1pm | Virtual Event

1 AIA LU|HSW Available

Biophilic Design with Windows and Doors

Windows and doors are the gateways to bring nature into the home with light, views, ventilation, access to nature and more. This session will demonstrate how applying the goals of biophilic design to windows and doors will help you cultivate well-being within the build environment for your residential clients and their families. Learn More and Register

Water Tower: Reimagining a Portland Icon

Jun 6 | 5-7pm | 5331 S Macadam Ave

Hosted by Scott Edwards Architecture

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and libations, a discussion of the building led by architecture writer Brian Libby, and tours of the building. 

Learn More and Register

Learning and Libations - Artificial Intelligence

Jun 15 | 4-6pm | Roaring Rapids Pizza

4006 Franklin Blvd, Eugene

Come join CSI WVC for some pizza and beer! Randy Nishimura will be leading a discussion on AI and its impact on the design and construction industries. 

Learn More and Register

Jun 1, 2023

Message From

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AIAO President-Elect

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UPCOMING EVENTS 

AIA Salem Steering Committee Meeting

Jun 2 | Details

AIA Eugene Steering Committee Meeting

Jun 5 | Details

A'24 Conference on Architecture

Jun 6-9 | Details

AIA Bend Steering Committee Meeting

Jun 12 | Details

CoEDI Monthly Planning Meeting

Jun 13 | Details

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Board of Directors

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Staff

Heather Wilson

Executive Vice President/CEO

Colleen Bastendorff 

Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships 

Kathy Wendland

Director of Operations and Membership Services

Annual Chili Cookoff & Awards 2023

Jun 15 | 5:30-8pm | Lucky Labrador Beer Hall

1945 NW Quimby St., Portland

Join Portland CSI June 15th for their annual CSI Chili Cook Off. This will be a fun evening of networking, chapter awards, some chili smack talk and a little cold beer.

Learn More and Register

AIA Oregon Seeking Disaster Assistance Coordinator

AIA Oregon is seeking members interested in serving in the volunteer role of state Disaster Assistance Coordinator. The role of the state coordinator is to participate in disaster assistance network events and work with the chapter staff to coordinate activities throughout the chapter.  Read More

AIA Helps Spearhead the Search for the Next Architect of the Capitol

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) search process is now officially underway, and AIA is working to support a licensed architect as the next candidate for the AOC position.

AIA representatives are working closely with key congressional offices and the executive search firm hired by Congress to manage the recruitment for this position. AIA is also promoting the opportunity to AIA Members to directly express their interest in the position.

Qualified AIA members are encouraged to review the AOC job description. Learn More

FuND RFP - The Cannery, Salem

Proposals Due June 22

The Future of Neighborhood Development LLC., FuND, is soliciting proposals from architectural firms for their riverfront town center project, The Cannery in Salem, Oregon.

The project aims to create a complete, walkable neighborhood that invigorates downtown Salem, enriches the cultural landscape, and significantly enhances residents' overall quality of life.

This development offers a substantial pipeline of work, providing a unique opportunity for the chosen architectural firm to form a long-term, strategic relationship with FuND. They value partner-friendly pricing models and seek a firm that aligns with their commitment to sustainability, innovation, and excellence. Learn More

Apply for a Net Zero Emerging Leaders Internship Grant

Submit your application by July 21, 2023

The Net Zero Emerging Leaders Internship grant application is now open. Through internship grants, funds are available to select architecture and engineering firms that are working on Oregon projects. Learn More and Apply