Happy Thankful Month,
It was so good to see most of you at the Thank You Members and Sponsors luncheon. I would like to thank each of you for your AIA membership and your valuable time. Many of you volunteer and serve on committees in addition to paying your AIA dues. All of you give to the profession in so many ways (other than AIA), serving on boards, committees, non-profits, zoning boards, design review and save time for your personal life. Whew!!!! Be sure to take time to take a few deep breaths for yourself. This is the burn out time of the year, try to take a minute for YOU. It can be as simple as walking outside at lunch, coffee without your phone, whatever is your happy place – make a point to visit that place. Find your zen before the holidays hit you, things will get really CRAZY.
Thank you for making a difference and caring.
Peace & AIA Love,
Rhea Williams, Executive Director AIA Birmingham
Alabama Center for Architecture
We would like to give a warm welcome to new Silver Sponsor
Brown Sales Associates, LLC!
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Thank you to our 2018 AIA Birmingham Chapter Sponsors!
A full list of sponsors is listed on the right column of this page.
Check out the 2018 sponsorship brochure here.
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RSVP to Jessica@karmamanagementinc.com by November 9th
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RSVP to sarah@aiabham.org by November 13th
If you cancel less than 24 hours before or do not show up to the meeting without notice, you will be billed the cost of the meeting. ______
2018 AIA Holiday Party
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Intentional Design: Creating with the Community in Mind Recap
“Thank you to all of the people who made this afternoon possible. Thank you to T. Marie King for assembling your amazing group of friends and peers to have these difficult conversations in front of us and allowing a room of architects glean wisdom. Thank you to AIA Birmingham for challenging its members to be part of this.”
“Thank you to all of today’s speakers and panelists for taking the time educate us; to communicate uncomfortable truths; to challenge us to take intentional steps each day in prioritizing people over pursuit of ‘progress.'”
–Charlie Abram, AIA Emerging Professionals Director & Graduate Architect at Birchfield Penuel & Associates
Thank you to all who attended Intentional Design: Creating with the Community in Mind on October 5th. We hope everyone took something special from the panel discussions and will use it to better the city of Birmingham & Ensley.
Women in Architecture Exhibit Opening Recap
On October 5th, we gathered at the Alabama Center for Architecture to celebrate hardworking and persistent women in the architectural industry.
The exhibition highlighted local and national leaders, women who have a particular focus in the built environment, and the youngest generation of women in architecture. We will have a closing reception on November 16th as part of the Studio Arts District Collective Open House Block Party!
A very special thank you to Carlos Hernandez, Assoc. AIA and Oliva Backer, ArchitectureWorks who curated and designed the Alabama portion of the exhibit.
Thank you to our title sponsor Davis Architects!
Click here to read an article about Helen Davis, Alabama’s First Licensed Female Architect
We would like to give a special thanks to our other sponsors who helped make this exhibit possible: ArchitectureWorks, Building and Earth Sciences, Cohen Carnaggio Reynolds, Creature, David Baker Architects, Davis Architects, Dix.Hite + Partners, EDT Inc, Formworks Architects Inc., Goodwyn Mills Cawood, KPS Group, Nequette Architecture & Design, Studio 2H Design, LLC., Taylor Plosser Davis, AIA, and Williams Blackstock Architects!
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2018 Sponsor & Member Appreciation Tradeshow Recap
THANK YOU to all our members and sponsors who attended our Tradeshow on November 2nd! We had almost 170 guests – wow! This year the door prizes were fabulous as well, including a $500.00 gift card (AMA Lighting), 3 YETI coolers (Spire), and lots of cash and gift cards! Just one of the many perks of becoming an AIA Birmingham member or sponsor. Renew your membership or sponsorship today! View the photos from the event here.
AIA Conference on Architecture ’19
Every year the Conference on Architecture travels to an iconic city for three immersive days of what’s new and now in architecture and design. In 2019, we’re heading to Las Vegas, a city that captivates millions of visitors each year and is home to some of the most exciting and imaginative architecture and experiences in the world.
Click here for more information!
Emerging Professionals
RSVP to sarah@aiabham.org by November 9th
Purchase tickets at https://squareup.com/store/aia-birmingham
If you cancel less than 24 hours before or do not show up to the meeting without notice, you will be billed the cost of the meeting. ______
2018 Liquor Treat Recap
We had a spooktacular time for this year’s AIA Birmingham EP Liquor Treat!
We saw some incredible costumes, wandered spooky offices, and drank some delicious witch’s brew and lagoon juice! Thanks to all our amazing firms who participated this year: Williams Blackstock Architects, Creature, Rob Walker Architects, Davis Architects, and Cohen Carnaggio Reynolds! We couldn’t have done it without you! 👻🎃☠️
Career Center & Contract Documents
Jobseekers – we have LOTS of jobs listed on the website! Don’t miss AIA Birmingham’s Career Page for the latest local opportunities.
Check out the AIA Career Center for all the hottest jobs and access to the Career Learning Center, which encourages an integrative career and professional development process that enhances your skill set.
Employers – post your jobs on the AIA Birmingham website! FREE for local member firms. Email jessica@karmamanagementinc.com for more details.
Click here for information on contract documents!
The galleries and artist studios in the 120th Block of Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. South invite you to celebrate the “Studio Arts District” of Birmingham with a Block Party & Collective open house! Come browse the creative spaces and view works by the various artists on the block, including; painting, photography, fiber, metal and sculpture.
Food Trucks, Cantina & Paradise Chow and Trim Tab Beer!
$5 Raffle for exciting prizes from our sponsors:
-Forestall Art Supply
-Forecast Salon
-Tragic City Rollers
-Charlemagne Records
-Four Corners Gallery
-Creative 369
Studio HOSTS include:
-Ground Floor Contemporary
-21st Street Studios
-Alabama Center for Architecture
-Studio Goodlight of Liesa Cole Photography
-Brad Morton Sculpture
Entrance is Free and Open to all!
Come meet the artists and see their work and work-spaces – Make mirth and frivolity, eat, drink and spread good vibes with the art loving community.
2018 ACFA Moss Rock Festival
Last weekend The Preserve in Hoover, Alabama was a regional focus for art, design & environmental lovers everywhere as the 12th annual Moss Rock Festival kicked off. This one-of-a-kind outdoor fall festival welcomes 10,000 visitors annually to explore Nature, Art+Design, and SmartLIVING themes.
The ACFA participated this year, sharing with the public the importance of architecture with Design Awards boards, holiday merchandise, and dreamARCHITECTURE boards. Thank you to all our wonderful architects who volunteered their Saturday and Sunday. Weekends are so precious and we are thankful you chose to spend those hours advancing the enjoyment of architecture! If you are interested in volunteering for future events such as this one, please contact sarah@karmamanagementinc.com.
2018 ACFA Golf Tournament Recap
What a PERFECT DAY we had at RTJ Oxmoor Valley celebrating the 23rd Annual ACFA Golf Tournament on October 18th! Thanks to all our players and sponsors, especially our title sponsor J R Prewitt & Associates, Inc., for making our event a success each year! The proceeds from the tournament go to student scholarships, so THANK YOU for making a difference in the lives of architecture students!! We hope to see you all next year!
Click here to see the photos from the event!
ACE Mentorship
Call for Mentors!
The ACE Mentor Program is looking for mentors for the 2018-2019 school year. ACE is a biweekly after-school program for high school students designed to educate them about the fields of Architecture, Construction and Engineering, with the hopes that they will pursue one of these fields in college and beyond. Mentors are typically young professionals in related fields who help guide the students through various projects, activities, and site visits. There are about 16 meetings each year at various offices and construction sites, plus a final recognition banquet for students, mentors and families.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 13, 2018 4:30 PM-6:30 PMat the Bell Center.
The Bell Center is located at:
1700 29th Ct S, Birmingham, AL 35209
For more information about the local Birmingham affiliate, visit https://www.acementor.org/affiliates/alabama/birmingham/about-us/.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please contact tim.anson@greshamsmith.com for more details.
