Your AIA Louisiana July Newsletter

JULY 2023

State Conference

Don’t forget to mark your calendars September 28-29 for the AIA LA State Conference on Architecture! Some sponsorship levels are still available should you wish to align your company with design and construction excellence across Louisiana. We’re looking forward to a great space, some outstanding tours, informative sessions for emerging professionals as well as more seasoned ones, and a beautiful gala! Registration will open soon, so be on the lookout.

Codes Updates:

Both IBC and IRC have upgrades/updates/changes that took effect January 1^st of this year. Are you prepared? Do you know what those changes are? July 1^st of this year, Louisiana is on track for their first-ever actual Energy Code (IECC). Never having had this before, and with great impacts to the built environment, join colleagues to learn and discuss the changes that will not only impact your projects and business, but your clients and communities as well!

March 23 Monroe (Lotus Club)

April 12 Baton Rouge (City Club)

June 8 New Orleans (AIA NO Center)

July 12 Lake Charles (Lake Charles Country Club) (a few seats still available)

July 19 Mandeville (Beau Chêne Country Club) (a few seats still available)

Aug 17 Alexandria (Bentley Hotel)

Aug 31 Shreveport (Petroleum Club of Shreveport)

Nov 8 Lafayette (Petroleum Club of Lafayette)

6 HSW (architects); 6 PDH (engineers)

Cost:

$225/Member (you will be asked to include your AIA or ACEC-L membership number for current verification)
$325/Non-Member

All sessions include the same information and schedule.

Each session is 9AM-4PM. Check-In begins at 8:30AM.

9-10:30 – icode changes overview
10:30-12 – energy code introduction
12-1 lunch
1-2:30 – icode changes/amendments and their impacts
2:30-4:00 – energy code (more in-depth)

Registration includes lunch.

Additional registration for other listed cities will open soon.

Who will be the “leader of the PAC”?! Local chapters and sections are taking on the challenge and “racing” against each other for the annual AIA LA Political Action Committee fundraising campaign. Your donation not only assists in the political realm as related to the profession of architecture and those candidates that are supportive, but it also helps your local chapter!

Donate Here>>

Race to the Finish results are shared via the “big check event” during the Annual Meeting at Conference in September.

Find out more about the AIA LA PAC

DEADLINE EXTENDED - Associates Scholarship!

The deadline for submissions has been extended to July 7^th! Get those submissions in; you could receive registration and stay at State Conference at no charge!!

AIA Louisiana Scholarship Committee is proud to release the 2023 Call for Entries providing scholarship funds to AIA LA Associate/intern members to attend the 2023 State Conference! This scholarship is open to any, and all current AIA Louisiana Associate members. Associate Member is defined as those with a professional degree in architecture that have not yet received their license.

Con Docs Continuing Education

The Fundamentals of an Effective Custom Residential Contract

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 / Noon – 1:00 p.m.

Webinar / 1 LU

Description:

The custom residence is, in many ways, the epitome of architectural practice – most architects began their architectural journey thinking about houses. The relationship between the architect and the homeowner can be among the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences an architect can undertake. But it can also be one that is fraught with contention and frustration. What differentiates one from the other? In many cases it is as simple as aligning the expectations of the architect with the client for what each is supposed to do through the life of the project. Believe it or not, your contract can be the ideal vehicle to discuss and memorialize those expectations.

This course will walk you through the fundamental components of a contract and how to use your contract as a tool to discuss responsibilities, scope and compensation with your clients. Learn about two new agreements published by AIA Contract Documents for use in single family custom residential design and construction: A110–2021, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for a Custom Residential Project and B110-2021, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for a Custom Residential Project.

SPEAKER: Michael J. Bell, FAIA

Michael J. Bell, FAIA, practices architecture as President of Bell Architecture, which he founded in 1993. His firm specializes in full service residential design, with a particular emphasis on custom homes. At Tulane, Michael received a Master of Architecture in 1984 and a Juris Doctor in 1990. He is licensed to practice both architecture and law.

Before founding his firm, Michael practiced law for three years, primarily in defense of architects. In 2007, Michael was asked to serve as President of AIA New Orleans during that organization’s re-structuring to serve a more energized post-Katrina architectural profession. From 2009 through 2021, Michael served on AIA’s Documents Committee, which writes the contracts and documents commonly used in the design and construction industries. Michael served as that Committee’s Chairman in 2017 and 2018, and he regularly speaks regarding contracts.

$50: AIA Members

$75: Non- Members

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

FREE STATE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION!

Licensing Newsletter (LSBAE)

Have you read the recent LSBAE newsletter?! There’s great information for:

· Firm registrations renewals

· NCARB Rolling Clock

· Architectural license

· Spray foam insulation and the Energy Code (IECC)

· Code adoption dates

· Supervisors for those pursuing licensure (AXP)

AIA LA Seeks Applicant for National Position

National Associates Committee State Representative

By promoting excellence, providing information and leadership, fostering inclusiveness, and encouraging individual, community, and professional development, the NAC will integrate the growing Associates community of the profession into a strong voice within the Institute. The National Associates Committee is dedicated to serving Associate members of the AIA in the advancement of their career. The NAC aspires to be the catalyst for progress within the Institute and the profession.

This position is in service to both National AIA as well as AIA Louisiana. NAC’s transition meeting takes place in the Fall (likely Oct/Nov) and term becomes effective Jan 1 for two years. Read More

Deadline for applications is July 27, 2023. Submit applications to Kathleen Gordon.

AIA Louisiana 2023 Nominations

Nominations are now open for the 2024 AIA Louisiana Board of Directors! Are you interested in serving or know of a great candidate? Below are the opportunities for current AIA members….

Vice-President/President-Elect: Would serve as the 2024 Vice-President and 2025 President. Ideally would’ve served at least one year on the AIA LA Board of Directors or higher leadership in the last five years, and have led a local Chapter or Section.

Nominations can be made by emailing current Nominations Committee Chair, Mark Heck.