SURVEY RESULTS: Here’s what you want from our new HQ

Earlier this year, members across Oregon responded to a survey to share their hopes for AIA Oregon’s new HQ. The survey focused on two main questions: Where should the space or spaces be located? And what should we use them for?

We’ll be sharing the full survey results, answering your questions and talking through what’s next at two upcoming Thursday Roundtables. Join us on April 27 or May 4 at 5pm to learn more and get involved!

Follow the link below for a preview of what the task force is recommending.

FEMA Seeks Members for National Advisory Council

FEMA is seeking qualified individuals to lend their expertise and serve on the agency’s National Advisory Council. 

The council includes a geographically diverse and substantive cross-section of 40 members who advise the FEMA Administrator on all aspects of emergency management, ensuring input from, and coordination with, state, local, tribal and territorial governments, as well as the private and nonprofit sectors.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requests that qualified individuals interested in serving on the FEMA National Advisory Council (NAC) apply for appointment as identified in the link below.

AFO - Architects in Schools Portland Metro Exhibits

May 4, 20, 24 | Various Portland Locations

AFO is thrilled to announce that they are back to offering in-person exhibits in the Portland Metro area for our 2022-23 Architects in Schools participants! You are invited to join as they celebrate the hard work of our Architects in Schools students. All exhibit receptions are open to the public, kid-friendly and free (with the exception of OMSI, which requires admission*). No need to register in advance. Simply show up and join the celebration!

Downtown Portland AiS Exhibit Reception

Thursday, May 4, 5:30-7:30pm

BRIC Architecture, Opsis Architecture, DLR Group, SERA Architects

OMSI AiS Exhibit Reception

Saturday, May 20, 11:30am-5:00pm, OMSI

Southeast Portland AiS Exhibit Reception

Wednesday, May 24, 5:00-6:30pm, PCC Southeast Campus Library

Call for Exhibit Volunteers

Between 5/1-5/24, they are looking for help with:

• Exhibit setup
• Exhibit take down
• Reception night support

April SFx Meeting - With Guest Jon Niedermeyer

Apr 25 | 12-1pm | Virtual Event

Join us this month for a conversation with Jon Niedermeyer, of Niedermeyer Risk Management (a Division of HUB International), who will talk about risk management, as well as programs and resources to be aware of for benefits, healthcare, retirement or succession.

AIA Women's Leadership Summit Date Change

New Dates - Sep 12-14 | Boston

Registration opens mid- to late June

The AIA’s Women’s Leadership Summit’s (WLS) new dates are September 12-14 in beautiful Boston! We listened carefully to our members to ensure the event remains focused on its three core attributes: equity, inclusion, and belonging. The new dates avoid any unintentional scheduling over a religious observance period so that everyone will have an opportunity to attend. We look forward to seeing you in Boston in the Fall for the best Women’s Leadership Summit yet! 

Sho-Ping Chin Women’s Leadership Summit Grant

Applications open in May

In honor of Sho-Ping Chin, FAIA, we are thrilled to offer a grant opportunity for recipients to attend the AIA Women’s Leadership Summit. Sho-Ping was a principal at Payette and in 2009 the founding leader of the inaugural AIA Women’s Leadership Summit. 

There are no available Moda Events next week.

April 20, 2023

Message From

Heather Wilson

AIAO EVP/CEO

"New and Stirring Things"

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UPCOMING EVENTS 

April Small Firms Exchange Meeting -Jon Niedermeyer

Apr 25 | Details

AIAO Small Firms Exchange Coffee Break - Business Development

Apr 26 | Details

COTE General Meeting

Apr 27 | Details

Thursday Roundtable - New HQ Update

Apr 27 | Details

SFX Business of Architecture Series Session 2

Apr 28 | Details

RELATED NEWS & EVENTS

HOPES Conference

Apr 21-23 | Details

UO Urbanism Next Conference

Apr 26-28 | Details

Read more related news below.

Section Happy Hours Tonight

AIA Bend Thirsty Third Thursday

4-6pm | San Simon, 845 Northwest Tin Pan Alley, Bend

Sponsored by R&H Construction

AIA Eugene April Happy Hour

5-7pm | Beergarden, 777 W 6th Ave, Eugene

Sponsored by Robertson Sherwood Architects

AIA Portland EPC Happy Hour

5:30-7:30pm | 40LBS, 101 Southwest Main Street, Portland

Sponsored by PCS Structural Solutions

NEW - AIA Salem April Happy Hour

5:30-7:30 | For Tomorrow We Die, 2315 25th St SE, Salem

Please RSVP so we have a general idea how many are coming.

SFX Business of Architecture Series

Apr 14, Apr 28, & May 12 | 9am-1pm

Virtual Event | 12 AIA LU|Elective Available

In this 3-part Small Firm Series, Rena Klein, FAIA and her colleagues at CVG will share fundamental knowledge, strategies, tools, and resources for successful small firm adaptation and transformation.

Note: If you are unable to make a session, they will be recorded. So if you pay for all three sessions, you can request the video of the session you missed. We will not be able to report the credit for you, but you can self-report.

Both full series registration (discount priced) and single-session registration are available. Learn More and Register

2023 Urbanism Next Conference

April 26-28 | Portland, Oregon

Interested in the impacts of emerging tech on cities? Join us April 26-28 for the 2023 Urbanism Next Conference in partnership with APA, ULI, and AIA!

Learn More and Register

New HQ Task Force Update - Survey Results

We will be conducting two Thursday Roundtables to discuss the findings of the New HQ survey and share recommendations for moving forward as presented by Task Force Leadership.

Join us for one (or both!) of these opportunities:

Thursday Roundtable Session 1:

April 27 | 5:00-6:00pm | Virtual Event

Thursday Roundtable Session 2:

May 4 | 5:00-6:00pm | Virtual Event

Accessibility 101: An introduction to accessibility with the new 2017 A117.1

May 5 | 9am-2:30pm | Virtual Event

5 AIA LU|HSW Available

Presented by Joshua Klyber, Code Unlimited, a Jensen Hughes Company

These two courses meet the California ADA continuing education requirements. You must register for both to receive the full 5 credits

Part 1: 9 to 11:30am

$25 for Members, $60 for non-Members

Part 2: 12 to 2:30pm

$25 for Members, $60 for non-Members

Learn More and Register

Mark Your Calendars!

Upcoming Events of Interest in 2023

Aug 17-18 - FutureVision

Sept 20 - Chris White/AIA Oregon Scholarship Golf Tournament

Oct 9 - Green Champion Summit

Oct 11-15 - NOMA National Conference

Nov 9 - Oregon Architecture Awards Celebration

Dec 15 - Beaux Arts Ball

All of our upcoming AIA Oregon Events can be found on the events page of our website.

HOPES Conference

Apr 21-23 | UO Campus, Lawrence Hall

The HOPES Conference (Holistic Options for Planet Earth Sustainability) was established in 1994 by UO architecture students eager to direct their design education. Each year, HOPES provides a platform for students, professionals, leaders and activists to engage in rich discussion on sustainable solutions to contemporary issues. Learn More

Business for Better Meeting

Apr 25 | 12pm | Virtual Event

The ZERO Coalition, the Building Resilience Coalition, & Oregon Business for Climate are joining together to create a cohort of businesses to ENGAGE in this legislative session. We’ll share info about the Resilient Efficient Buildings policy package & increase the likelihood of their passing. Learn More and Register

Wynne Watts Commons: Combining accessibility, affordability and sustainability in net-zero housing

Apr 26 | 12-1:30pm | Virtual Event | CE Pending

Join us to learn how the project team of Albertina Kerr, Edlen & Company and Ankrom Moisan joined forces to take multifamily housing to a new level through this unique housing development. Learn More and Register

ETO - Meeting of the Mentors

May 4 | 4:30-6pm | SERA Architects 600 SW 10th Avenue

Energy Trust of Oregon is proud to partner with Oregon's leading professional organizations and bring the annual Meeting of the Mentors back to you in-person this year. At the May event you’ll hear from industry experts and organizations making a difference in building a more sustainable Oregon. Learn More and Register

CSI 2023 Northwest Regional Conference

Building for the Pacific Northwest

May 4-6 | Hotel Bellwether, Bellingham, WA

The 2023 Regional Conference is hosted by CSI Mt. Rainer Chapter! Click on the link to learn more. Learn More and Register

CSI Portland - Industry Forum 2023

May 11 | 4-8pm | The Redd, 831 SE Salmon, Portland

Attended by hundreds of designers, engineers, product representatives, and project owners, the Industry Forum provides an informative and stimulating look at what’s innovative in the industry! Learn More and Register

The Inclusive Partnership Mixer: Meet XBE Firms

May 23 | 4-6:30pm | David Evans Associates (DEA)

2100 S River Parkway, Suite 100

Join this networking event to build relationships with DMWESB-Certified, Self-Certified and BIPOC-led firms. SMPS invites you to connect with industry partners over drinks and light fare. Attendees will also receive a curated XBE directory as a go-to resource in finding potential project partners. Learn More and Register

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