Good Morning Friends and Colleagues,
This week AIA Cleveland is proud to announce that 5 of our members have received AIA Ohio Honor Awards. The following honorees continue to play a pivitol role in our community and profession. Please join us in congratulating them for the following honors:
AIA Ohio Gold Metal - Jack Alan Bialosky, Jr., FAIA

AIA Ohio has announced Jack Alan Bialosky, Jr., FAIA as the recipient of the AIA Ohio Gold Medal, the highest honor the organization can bestow on a member. The jury notes Bialosky’s career “has skillfully woven all three aspects of [the award criteria,] design, leadership and service throughout his firm’s work and personal contributions to the profession and beyond.”
AIA Public Service Award -Jodi van der Wiel, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP

Jodi van der Wiel’s passion for Education, Inclusivity, and Outreach drive her to use her voice to make an impact for her Community. She is a public servant, giving her time and sharing her knowledge, educating the community on how comprehensive design-thinking will solve problems. She continues to generate an inclusive, diverse pipeline to the profession while exemplifying how architects may be of service to their communities. Jodi is the first woman to receive this distinguished honor, befitting her action-oriented and inclusive tenure with AIA.
AIA Ohio Public Services Award - Bill Ayars, AIA, ACHA, MBA

Initiated in 2016, with the tragic loss of Jennifer Emerald Ayars, Bill Ayars founded The Emerald Jenny Foundation establishing a website and referral service to support people struggling with substance abuse disorders, and especially for families like Bill’s, who did not know where to turn for help. Expecting to just sustain Clevelanders, Bill and EJF expanded the website to Cuyahoga County, neighboring counties, and EJF soon became the official site referral for the State of Ohio with over 1,200 participating treatment centers. In the spring of 2020, the Emerald Jenny Foundation merged with a national data base forming a website to assist families across the nation. Bill serves on the US Attorney’s Office Heroin and Opioid Action Place Committee, the Mental Health and Addiction Coalition, and the Cuyahoga County Board of Health Opiate Task Force.
AIA Ohio Emerging Professional Award - Hallie Crouch, Assoc. AIA

AIA Ohio also honored Hallie Crouch, Assoc. AIA with an inaugural AIA Ohio Emerging Professional Award, citing her accomplishments in practice, marketing, and building diversity and inclusion in the profession. The jury emphasized her unique voice and value to the profession as a nontraditional practitioner.  
AIA Ohio Emerging Professional Award - Adam Yaracs, AIA

Adam Yaracs is an architect, educator, volunteer, and leader. He has dedicated the early stages of his career advocating for the design profession and community in Northeast Ohio. He helped to create a multi-faceted chapter communications plan for AIA Cleveland and elevated the annual Design Awards program. Additionally, Adam shares his personal experiences and knowledge by educating and mentoring students at Kent State University where he serves as an adjunct faculty member.
Wishing you a happy and productive week ahead,

Abby Baker, Assoc. AIA
Communications Committee
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AIA would like to welcome the following new or reinstated members:

Steven A. Urchek Jr., Assoc, AIA
Click the image below for more information or visit the Design Awards page on our Website HERE
The following is a list of open positions on our board. Please contact David Craun, AIA at (dcraun@bialosky.com) with any inquiries.

The open positions on the 2021 AIA Cleveland Board are:
 
 *  2021 President-Elect
 *  2021 First Vice President
 *  2021-2022 Treasurer
 *  2021-2022 Co-Director of Programming
 *  2021 or 2021-2022 Director of Women-in-Architecture
 *  2021 Chapter Advisor
 *  2021-2022 Director of Development
 *  2021-2022 Director of Community Outreach
 *  2021-2022 Director of Camaraderie
 *  2021-2022 Director of Membership
 *  2021-2022 Director of Young Architects and Associate Members
 *  2021-2022 Chapter Ambassador
 *  2021-2022 KSU Liaison
Staying Connected. In this time of social distancing, it is important that we stay connected with our community. Please consider submitting your information and professional highlights to the link below to be feature in our members matter section of the newsletter.
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September 23rd - 7:45 AM - 5:30 PM EDT

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AIA Re-Occupancy Assessment Tool

Architects and allied professionals are in a unique position to coordinate a range of mitigation strategies that, in aggregate, reduce the risk of exposure to and transmission of COVID-19 within non-health care settings. The goal of this assessment tool is to promote best practices that protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public while creating opportunities for businesses, schools, restaurants, and other non-essential facilities to provide services.
This document provides architects, private clients, and civic leaders a framework of strategies for reoccupying buildings and businesses that are in the process of transitioning from being fully closed to fully open; including:

  • baseline parameters for re-occupancy
  • architectural and engineering strategies for site and site arrival, building envelope, fixtures and furnishings, plumbing and HVAC
  • administrative policies and procedures to reduce the spread of pathogens and support physical distancing
  • policies and procedures related to PPE

To Download Click HERE
To Inspire you: Detoit Month of Design
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS 
September 1st- 30th

"Design is all around us and Detroit Month of Design is here to show the world why thoughtful design matters now more than ever. Design Core has organized a fun and educational program, featuring both local and international guests, that can be enjoyed in-person or from the comfort of home. Whether you want to experience something new, discover talent, or learn about how design impacts our lives, there is something for everyone to enjoy."
AIA Ohio News:
AIA Ohio is coordinating a survey for Ohio Components, designed to give us an idea for how best to help architects and firms in Ohio. Click here to let us know what you need!


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