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Hello AIA Members!
I don’t know about you guys, but I am tired of Alabama getting no recognition for GOOD DESIGN. We have a lot of very talented architects in our state, yet you guys do not receive the recognition you deserve. This affects you in many ways, from hiring new architects/interns to bidding on projects to the overall reputation of the ALABAMA Architectural Profession. AIA Birmingham will be taking steps toward a more positive image of architecture in our area. We will keep the membership informed, and with time, you will see a difference.
I want to thank all of you for supporting AIA Birmingham and making this such a strong AIA chapter. Peace,
Rhea Williams
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It is here and looks fabulous!
We are proud to announce dreamArchitecture is
featured in the August edition
of Portico Magazine.
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When one tugs at a single thing in nature, one finds it attached to the rest of the world.
John Muir
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Save the Date
August 19th Chapter Meeting (during lunch program)
Green Seminar 3HSW’s
Members $25 interns $15 non members $40
Chapter meeting/lunch program only $15
South Eastern Conference Center
9:00 Building Green – Decland Yearwood
10:15 Solar Panels - Larry Bradford
11:30 Tankless Water Heaters – Brian Rountree & Chapter Meeting
Rsvp by August 15th
September 9th Procrastination Education SeminarEarn 5 AIA Approved HSW
Alagasco Midtown Business Center
Masonry Walls and Concrete Floors in Sustainable Design
Insulated Wall Claddings for Sustainable and Energy Efficient Design
Greenroofs: Achieving Sustainable Results
Steel Thermal Efficient Panels for Sustainable Design
Click here for registration
October 9th AIA Annual Golf Tournament
Robert Trent Jones
Click here for registration
October 14th Sponsor Appreciation Luncheon/Mini Tradeshow
Alabama Power, 1200 6th Ave. N, 3 story brick building, 3rd floor
August 19th: Green Chapter Meeting
The August chapter meeting will be held from 11:30 – 1:30. The lunch presentation will be presented by Brian Rountree on tankless water heaters. HB Brantley will give a short overview of the BJCC Qualifications. "In support of the its expansion efforts, the BJCC is in the process of taking statement of qualifications from architectural firms with at least ten years experience in designing long span, large assembly multi-purpose facilities. It is anticipated that this process will be completed by mid-to-late September 2008. The Design Architect will not be selected until the site assessment activity currently being facilitated by the Birmingham Business Leadership Group is completed in early September 2008. Upon selection of the Design Architect, the BJCC will then embark upon a separate, but similar, process to identify local architectural interest. It is the intent of the BJCC to fully engage the local architectural community to assist in its expansion efforts."
   
AIA Birmingham’s First Art Opening
60 – 65 people attended the AIA’s first ART opening sponsored by HOAR Construction. Van Roberson was our first artist to hold an opening at the AIA office and sold several paintings. It was great to see our chapter supporting the arts. For more information on Van, please visit his website, www.MagicCity.Etsy.com. click here for more photos of the art opening.
Smorgasbord by Danya Humaideh
5 Fun Things to Do With Your AIA Reusable Bag
5. Go shopping – The bag is big enough to hold 2 large shoe boxes, 10 pairs of folded pants, 15 folded shirts, or enough food to fill the refrigerator of a single person.
4. Pick your garden – Eliminate using plastic buckets. You could fill your bag full of green beans, squash, cucumbers and tomatoes picked fresh from your garden (or your friends’).
3. Take your kids Trick-or-Treating – Imagine how much candy you could get in there!
2. Go bowling – Your AIA bag is sturdy enough to carry a bowling ball, bowling shoes, and (for you hardcore bowlers) gloves and a towel.
1. Go on a picnic – It’s summer – pack a bag (AIA bag that is) and a friend and visit one of your local parks! Your AIA bag could fit a blanket to sit on, a bottle of wine, a loaf of bread, some fruits and veggies, and a small cooler to keep your perishables cold.
   
Birmingham Architectural Foundation Awards
$5000 in SCHOLARSHIPS
This is the second year the B.A.F has awarded scholarships to students who are or will be attending accredited schools of architecture. In 2007 we awarded $2000 to two students.
This year we were able to award $5000 in scholarships to three students.
The winners are:
John Thompson, a junior at Auburn University received a $1000 scholarship,
John Habshey, a sophomore at Auburn University received a $1500 scholarship and
Yesufu O’lapido, a sophomore at Auburn University received a scholarship for $2500! Yesufu was a 2007 scholarship winner and has excelled in his academics.
The Birmingham Architectural Foundation scholarship program encourages past participants/winners to apply again. It is the Foundations goal to continue supporting students who are pursuing a career in architecture.
Remember your donations to the Birmingham Architectural Foundation are 100% tax deductible.
We would like to recognize and thank the American Institute of Architects Scholarship Program. AIA Birmingham was awarded a matching scholarship through National AIA. www.birminghamarchitecturalfoundation.org
   
July Chapter Meeting
What a great turnout for the July chapter meeting and B.A.F scholarship awards! 90 people attended the meeting. Thank you for supporting your AIA chapter. (see more photos here)
We would like to thank J.R. Prewitt and Associates for sponsoring this meeting and helping out with the cost of the luncheon. http://www.jrprewitt.com
 ARE Study Session! Finally!
AIA Birmingham will hold its first of many ARE study sessions. Bill Segrest, HKW will be leading the first session at HKW’s office. Space is limited to 24 people. RSVP NOW to reserve your spot. If for some reason you RSVP and cannot attend(deadline has to be met, kids get sick, you get sick, have to meet with a client) please let the AIA know ahead of time so another intern can take your spot. Be considerate.
Also, we have ordered the new 4.0 Kaplan ARE Study Guides. Please visit the intern page on the website to learn more about checking out the study guides.
RSVP by August 26th to aiabirm@aiabham.org
What: ARE Study Session – GRAPHIC PORTIONS - Limited to 24 persons
When: Thursday August 28, 5pm – 7pm
Where: HKW Associates, 2 North 20th Street
Thank you HKW for all of your help and support.
Fellows – We need More from ALABAMA
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd, in New Orleans.
Gulf States has planned a fellows workshop so our region can have more members applying for fellowship. There are so many of you who have taken leadership roles, serve on city councils and have done so much for the architectural profession – we need you to start thinking early about your architecture career. If you start planning now to apply for fellow, it will make your application process much easier.
Many of you heard Allen Eskew, FAIA, speak during our time together at the GS Reception in Boston about encouraging more Gulf States members to apply for Fellowship. Lee Askew, FAIA, has just completed three years' service on the Fellows Jury and has agreed to share his knowledge along with Allen. Nicole Marshall, Development Director with Eskew+Dumez+Ripple, is working with Allen and Lee to present a dynamic, one-day, hands-on workshop on attaining Fellowship status.
Jim Eley, FAIA, and Trula Remson, AIA, your regional directors for Gulf States, polled the leadership about using some of our reserve funds for this program, and it was enthusiastically applauded. Since you, as leaders for your state/region, are in the best position to identify and encourage members to apply, we are asking you to help get the word out to members who might be interested in this workshop.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone currently applying for fellowship - this will be hands-on, so bring your application for review
Anyone thinking of applying in the next couple of years
State component executive to learn and be ready to work with your members
One leader per state who would take on the role of "mentor" for at least one year with your own peers
The Good News
AIA Gulf States will provide breakfast and lunch FREE to attendees
The workshop is FREE to all
AIA Gulf States is negotiating a $99 room rate at a primo hotel in the heart of the French Quarter; room rate would be good for Friday night also
Hotel Information
HOTEL INFO for the workshop:
Bourbon Orleans
717 Orleans Street
New Orleans 70116
(www.bourbonorleans.com <file://www.bourbonorleans.com> )
504-523-2222
Rate $99/night (rates available three days before and after)
Just say you're with Gulf States AIA
The workshop is limited to 50 persons to ensure quality instruction with Allen and Lee
Please pass this along to anyone you think would be interested in attending the Fellows Workshop.
Gewin Tucker & Associates – Save the Date
What: Revitalize your Environment with Relighting - Luncheon Seminar
Subject: Unveiling of new lighting technologies targeting the fast growing relight and retro fit markets with energy saving products designed to maximize sustainability while minimizing costs.
When: Thursday, September 4, 2008 11:30-1:00
Invitations to follow for RSVP
GREEN AWARDS
Companies across the country are searching for ways to become more environmentally friendly and the Birmingham business community is no different. We have numerous LEED-certified projects completed and under construction and companies in all different industries are finding new and innovative ways to go green. Because of these trends, the Birmingham Business Journal will feature its inaugural Green Awards section on October 3. This section will honor the best in all aspects of green business, including construction, architecture, engineering and green advocacy. If you're company is on the cutting edge of green, let us know by making a nomination for these awards.
We are accepting nominations in the following categories:
- Green Business Leader of the Year
- Green Project of the Year
- Green Educator of the Year
- Green Advocate of the Year
- Green Innovator of the Year
- Green Builder of the Year
To make a nomination and for detailed criteria for these awards, please visit our nominations site, http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/nomination. The deadline for nominations is August 21. A panel of judges will select the finalists, who will be profiled in the October 3 edition of the BBJ. Winners will be announced at a special event on October 2.
The 6th Annual Art Partners Live Auction and Showcase
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