2024 AIA Kentucky Summer Social

LAST CALL - Register by Friday!

Our Summer Social will offer fun and fellowship for members of all types on Monday, May 13. Not a golfer? No problem! Sign up for our cornhole tournament and see if that's your "bag". 

Event Details & Registration

2024 AIA KY Design & Service Awards

Now Open for Submissions and Nominations

It’s that time of year once again! AIA Kentucky's 2024 Honor Awards for Excellence in Architectural Design are open for submissions, now until May 27.

Program Guidelines & Submission Portal

Our Special Awards Program for Excellence in Service to the Profession is also open for nominations now through June 26. Awards may be given in ten (10) categories, including our brand new Equitable Firm Award! Now is your chance to recognize colleagues who are doing great work on behalf of the profession, so download our 2024 program information today.

AIA Aspire Conference 2024

Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN!

Join us in Asheville, NC, from Sept. 15-17 for an unforgettable experience packed with inspiration, innovation, and networking.

Dive into cutting-edge topics like AI, net zero homes, leadership, and urbanization with 40+ speakers including the powerhouse keynote trio: Erin Brockovich, Beth Ziesenis, and Evelyn Lee, FAIA. With 30+ tours, sessions, and events, there's something for everyone! Don't miss out – secure your spot today at aspirexp.com!

KSA PAC Seeks New Directors

A political action committee (PAC) is the most effective political tool available to Kentucky Architects – allowing our members to pool financial resources and support candidates who will further the collective interests of the profession. This committee is critical to the mission of AIA KY and is in need of additional directors to serve on the KSA PAC Board. Specifically, the PAC is seeking a Vice Chair and an Assistant Treasurer who will be appointed to serve two-year terms on the board. Members who are interested should contact PAC Chair, Tony Kleyer, AIA for additional information.

AIA KY Small Firm Exchange

Approximately 75% of all firms within the AIA are small firms (10 employees or less), and many of these small firm members do not feel represented within the larger organization. The mission of the Small Firm Exchange (SFx) is to advance the mutual interests of architects practicing in small firms and leverage our collective voice for collaboration and influence. SFx is charged with:

• Advocating the value of small firms, the national SFx, and local SFx groups
• Curating and disseminating pertinent resources and info that benefit small firms
• Advising the AIA of current issues facing small firms and areas in which current resources/information are lacking.

Jim Guthrie, AIA is AIA KY’s representative to this member group and he periodically sends emails from the exchange that focus on small firm issues and resources. If you’d like to be included in this group, please contact Jim at jguthrie@hubweber.com. You can also log in to the AIA website and set up your profile and affiliations, selecting “Manage My Communities” and check SFx member group at the bottom of the page to add your information to the SFx group.

Legal Help Line for AIA KY Firms

NEW in 2024 – AIA Kentucky is offering our member firms free access to legal professionals who can help you with practice-related, risk-management questions in an effort to minimize claims and prevent lawsuits. Whether you’re dealing with clients, contractors, employees, or other issues, the attorneys at LegaLine can help you.

Contact Kelly Ivesto learn more about how you can take advantage of this service!

Allied Benefactor Spotlight: KFI Engineers

www.kfi-eng.com

KFI Engineers is an industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. We provide mechanical and electrical engineering, commissioning, recommissioning, energy audits and controls design. We provide on-going design, operational support, and technical guidance for capital related improvements. Learn more about KFI Engineers, read the entire article here.

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Early Professionals News

Know YA Know: AIA Young Architects Forum

Click here to view the April issue of "Now YA Know" produced by the AIA Young Architects' Forum (YAF).

CoD News

UK Seeking new Dean for the College of Design!

The University of Kentucky is seeking a leader to serve as the dean of the College of Design. This individual will report directly to the university's provost and have responsibility for all operations, personnel, programs and resources in the college.

As a chief administrative officer of the college, the dean works collectively with academic leadership, including other deans, and with various other units on campus. The dean has authority for the management and coordination of the College of Design and for implementing its plans, educational programs, services and scholarly endeavors. The College of Design's school directors, department chairs, associate deans and assistant deans report directly to the dean. Learn more.

AIA Launches News and Content Hub

In early April, following the end of AIA’s partnership with Zonda Media, AIA launched a new digital media hub to ensure its members have access to high-quality, relevant content. The content hub, which is available on AIA's new website as a member benefit, offers a unique user experience. It follows the relaunch of the AIA Architect newsletter, which is now AI-driven and fully customizable for every member.



The hub features original reporting, project features, articles on firm management and best practices, industry trend pieces, member insights, and more. Our goal is to position AIA as the go-to news source for our members – while expanding our reach to the broader AEC industry.

This innovative approach to delivering content is a testament to AIA's commitment to adapt and evolve in step with changes in the media landscape, ensuring its members continue to receive the most relevant and engaging content. Check out the hub here!

Women's Leadership Summit 2024

Save the date: The Call for Proposals opens May 6! Every year, Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS) brings together the AEC industry’s largest network of women who are breaking down barriers, making themselves visible, and manifesting the careers they want—while making a difference in the world. You’re invited to submit a proposal for a WLS session, hosted this year in Chicago, October 8–10. Learn more.

#Designing Together AIA24

Show off your imagination ahead of AIA24 by entering the #DesigningTogetherAIA24 Contest! Post a visual of your idea—a napkin sketch, a Midjourney creation, or another fun, inventive format—on Instagram using our contest hashtag for a chance to win a $2,000 cash prize and an Ultimate Pass (worth up to $1,899) to AIA24, June 5-8 in Washington, D.C. Contest closes Friday, May 3 @ 11:59pm ET. Learn more.

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