Emerging Professionals Study Group
2018-05-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-05-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-05-31 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Octane Homewood, 2821 Central Ave, Homewood, AL, 35209, United States
Join us each Thursday evening for AIA BIRMINGHAM’S EMERGING PROFESSIONALS ARE study group! No matter if you are taking ARE 4.0 or 5.0, we would love to have you join us for discussions and encouragement. Bring your study materials and notes to contribute to the discussion.
Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Octane in Homewood, 2821 Central Ave, Homewood, AL 35209
Please contact Kyle Stover, Assoc. AIA, for more information!
228-860-3501
kyles@wba-architects.com

Architecture Trivia Night: Project Development and Documentation
2018-07-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Alabama Center for Architecture, 109 Richard Arrington Blvd S, Birmingham, 35233
Hosted by the AIA Birmingham Emerging Professionals
Sponsored by MAK Engineering LLC. & LBYD Engineers
Thursday, July 26th 6:00-7:30 p.m.
The Alabama Center for Architecture
109 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd South
$10 single player, $25 team of 3 (we will make teams with single players)
Includes pizza & beer
RSVP to sarah@aiabham.org by July 24th
Click HERE to buy tickets today!

EP Site Visit: The Denham Building
2018-08-16 16:30 - 17:30 | 1143 First Ave S
Site Visit to the Denham Building in Birmingham’s Parkside District!
August 16th
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
The Denham Building
1143 1st Avenue South
Birmingham AL 35233
Located at 1143 First Avenue S., the mixed-use development will include 81,000 square feet of office, retail and restaurant space, along with 59 urban-loft units. The building is expected to be completed in the fall of 2019. Creature, formerly Golden + Appleseed Construction is leading the design build.
Creature will be providing all required PPE. Please RSVP to sarah@aiabham.org by August 15th!

Young Member Organization Tour: A Look Inside Creature
2018-09-13 16:30 - 17:30 | 2212 1st ave s
Join us on September 13th for a look inside Creature: the office, the process, & the culture.
Creature is the coming together of two radical-thinking companies into a single entity that is aggressively eliminating waste and inefficiency in the construction industry. For more than 20 years, Golden Construction built a reputation on high-quality construction at any scale, mixed with a dynamic process that literally manufactures efficiency. Conversely, Appleseed is a young, energetic company that fast-tracked their perception as a visionary, creative leader in adaptive reuse. After completing just one project together, the two companies saw the tremendous potential of their combined expertise and strengths: a world-class creative and architectural engine matched with a waste-averse method that could adapt to any scale. The result is a single company where architecture, manufacturing, and construction are seamlessly integrated – dramatically reducing costs and timing throughout the project life-cycle while simultaneously improving quality. Golden and Appleseed have joined forces to become creature. Their mission: revolutionize the industry.
September 13th
4:30-5:30 p.m.
2212 1st Ave S
RSVP to sarah@aiabham.org by September 12th ______

Liquor Treat 2018
2018-10-25 17:30 - 20:30 | Birmingham, United States
RSVP to sarah@aiabham.org

2018 Y-AEC Holiday Party
2018-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Wine Loft, 2200 1st Ave N #100, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States

2019 Young Architect Tour
2019-03-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Birmingham, AL, United States
Michael Riscica, AIA is a Licensed Architect, keynote speaker, internationally recognized blogger, and creator of Young Architect.com, an online-based platform which helps Architects succeed passing tests for licensure and beyond. He will be presenting at the ACFA office tomorrow from 11:30-1:00 PM. The presentation will be, “How to Pass the Architect Exam in 2019.”

“How to Pass the Architect Exam is all about starting your journey toward being a licensed architect, including ways to avoid common pitfalls and take first steps. Since I’ve helped thousands of ARE Candidates start this process, I’m able to share valuable insights and lessons from my own failures and successes.” – Michael Riscica
Bring your own lunch
Purchase tickets here: https://squareup.com/store/aia-birmingham
RSVP to sarah@aiabham.org

GMC Site Visit to the Zoo!
2019-03-14 16:00 | Birmingham, AL, United States
March 14th
4:00 PM
2630 Cahaba Road

Meet outside at the site trailer and wear closed toed shoes. AIA Birmingham will have extra hard hats.
RSVP to sarah@aiabham.org

National Architecture Week: Site Visit with Williams Blackstock Architects
2019-04-22 16:30 - 17:30 | Birmingham, AL, United States
April 22nd, 4:30-5:30 PM
Lee Building
1620 4th Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35233
Parking: Street Parking on 3rd Ave S. or 4th Ave S.
Meeting Location: At site location, the corner of 4th Ave S. & 17th St. South)
Required PPE: Hard hats & closed toed shoes (we will have a few extra)

RSVP to sarah@aiabham.org if you would like to attend.

Design in Film: Citizen Jane - Battle for the City
2019-06-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Birmingham, AL, United States
Sponsored by Sloss Real Estate
Purchase tickets here: https://squareup.com/store/aia-birmingham
RSVP to katie@karmamanagementinc.com

EP Design in Film: Great Gardens
2019-08-06 17:30 - 18:45 | Birmingham, AL, United States
Join us as we explore the impact & importance of design
and beauty in everyday life through a series of NOWNESS short films.
Commissioned exclusively for global video channel NOWNESS, Great Gardens is a series of intimate portraits showcasing some of the world’s most beautiful gardens and the people who create them.
Libations and light snacks will be provided.
8/6 – Corporate Realty in Baker’s Row // 60 14th St S #104
5:30-6:45 PM // $7
RSVP to sarah@aiabham.org by August 2nd
Purchase your ticket here!
SPONSORED BY: Foresite Group, Inc.

Liquor Treat 2019
2019-10-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Alabama Center for Architecture, 109 Richard Arrington Blvd S, Birmingham, 35233
3 drinks, 3 stops, 5 dollars! Liquor Treat is an annual AIA Birmingham Emerging Professionals event that promotes networking and AIA membership to young architects. We will meet at the Alabama Center for Architecture for grilled cheese and one drink, then we will venture to 5th Dimension Architecture & Interiors and Nequette Architecture & Design.
Space is limited, so RSVP to katie@karmamanagementinc.com before October 18th to reserve your spot!
Buy a ticket here!

EP Design in Film: In Residence
2019-11-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Christopher Architecture & Interiors, 2601 Highland Ave. S., Birmingham, AL, 35205, United States
We hope you will join us on November 19th from 5:30 PM-7 PM at Christopher Architects (2601 Highland Ave. S.), as we explore the impact & importance of design and beauty in everyday life through a series of NOWNESS short films.
Commissioned exclusively for global video channel NOWNESS, In Residence is a series of intimate portraits that take viewers inside the homes of celebrated architects, designers, and artists.
Libations and light snacks will be provided.
11/19 – Christopher Architecture & Interiors // 2601 Highland Ave. S.
5:30-7 PM // $7
RSVP to katie@karmamanagementinc.com by November 15th
Purchase your ticket here!
SPONSORED BY: Environmental Design Studio

AXP Study Session
2020-01-27 18:30 - 19:30 | The Lumbar, 212 29th St S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Becoming a licensed architect is no walk in the park! Let AIA Birmingham’s Emerging Professionals group help you succeed.
AIA Birmingham will be hosting FREE AXP Study Sessions in 2020! Our first one is Monday, 1/27 at The Lumbar (212 29th St S) from 6:30-7:30 PM. At least one AXP Liaison from the EP Committee will be present to answer questions and provide support to those who are still testing!
RSVP to katie@karmamanagementinc.com today, so we have have an idea of how many to expect for our first study session!
For more information about testing or AIA Birmingham Study Sessions, please reach out to one of our AXP Liaisons below.
Janine Mwenja, Chair & AXP Liaison – David Baker Architects
janinemwenja@dbarchitect.com
Kyle Stover, AXP Liaison – Williams Blackstock Architects
kyles@wba-architects.com
Click here for information about renting AXP Study Materials from AIA Birmingham!

March Site Visit: 1st Avenue South Townhomes
2020-03-19 16:30 - 17:30 | 1st Avenue South Townhomes, 2332 1st Ave. S., Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
When: Thursday, March 19th
Where: 1st Avenue Townhomes (2332 1st Ave. S. Birmingham, AL)
With: Jared Calhoun, Project Architect at Nequette Architecture & Design
Price: FREE
Who: All AIA Birmingham Members, not just Emerging Professionals!
Parking Spot: Street Parking in front of Project (As Available)
Meeting Spot: Front of project site
Attire: CLOSED-TOE SHOES REQUIRED — Hard Hats will be provided!
RSVP: katie@karmamanagementinc.com

Based on your feedback, we are trying to tie Site Visits in with AXP Prep in 2020! This site visit will count towards AXP Experience Hours if you attend with a mentor, and this experience falls under the “Construction & Evaluation” Exerience Area.
Working on an interesting project? Download our Site Visit Form and send the completed form to katie@karmamanagementinc.com!

Virtual Greyhound Site Visit (HSW)
2020-09-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Birmingham, AL, United States
Tuesday, September 29th via Zoom // 12-1 PM // Members- $10 & Nonmembers- $20 // 1 HSW
Buy Tickets Here!
The historic Greyhound Bus Station in Birmingham played a role in the 1960’s fight for Civil Rights. Join Williams Blackstock Architects’ all-female team for an exclusive look at this historic preservation project led by Brittany Foley, AIA, LEED AP, BD+C. Brittany received her Masters of Preservation Studies from Tulane University in 2018! We can’t wait to learn from this preservation pro.

About Brittany Foley, AIA, LEED AP, BD+C:
Brittany is a senior associate with Williams Blackstock Architects with expertise in downtown
commercial developments, historic building restorations, renovations, contemporary adaptive reuse
and architectural material conservation. She has extensive experience with projects utilizing the
Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program, which fuels her passion for urban revitalization
that fosters vibrant, equitable and sustainable communities.
Brittany possesses a dual degree in architecture and interior architecture from Auburn University.
She received a Master of Preservation Studies from Tulane University, where she culminated her
studies with a thesis on High-Performance Envelope Rehabilitation Methodologies for Mid-Century
Glass Curtain Walls. Her research received Tulane’s Distinguished Thesis Award and was selected for
the Association of Preservation Technology’s Student Scholar Program and presentations at the 2018
National Conference.

Making Sense of ARE 5.0
2020-10-01 11:30 - 12:30 | Birmingham, AL, United States
Thursday, 10/1/2020 | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM | $10
Register here!
Did you know an AIA Birmingham member helps create the ARE? Join us for a special Zoom session with Scott Heywood, AIA, NCARB, Vice President of Ghafari Associates Birmingham office & long-time NCARB committee member. We will learn study skills, test taking tips, and gain insight about how the test is created. You don’t want to miss this “Mythbusting” ARE 5.0 overview.

Tackling the PPD w/ Scott Heywood
2021-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Birmingham, AL, United States
Click here to register online!

ARE Prep: Understanding a Geotech Report
2021-04-28 16:30 - 17:30 | MBA Engineers Geotech Lab, 2717 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Join us on Wednesday, April 28 from 4:30-5:30 PM for a special ARE prep session from AIA Birmingham Gold Sponsor, MBA Engineers!
This is our first in-person event since February 2020. Masks are required as well as temperature checks upon entry.
Drew Thornbury, P.E., Geotechnical Principal, will be reviewing a geotech report and going over some geotechnical elements on the PPD exam, then attendees will have an opportunity to look around MBA’s new geotech lab.
Registration is $5; sign up online here!
Questions? Email katie@karmamanagementinc.com!

Site Visit: AG Gaston Motel
2021-05-26 16:30 - 17:30 | AG Gaston Motel, 1510 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, United States
Wednesday, 5/26 | 4:30-5:30 PM | $5
Register online here! Space is limited.

Learn more:

City of Birmingham
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
National Park Service
National Trust for Historic Preservation

Banking 101: Understanding Loans & Homeownership
2021-06-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Birmingham, AL, United States
Register Online

Thanks to 1st Resource Credit Union for their support of AIA Birmingham and SEAoAL’s Emerging Professionals!

Site Visit: Mercantile on Morris by Creature
2021-06-30 16:30 - 17:30 | Mercantile on Morris, 2212 Morris Ave, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States

EP Book Club: Evicted Book Pick-up
2021-08-03 09:00 - 17:00 | ACFA, 109 Richard Arrington Junior Blvd S, Birmingham, AL, 35233, United States
Hosted by our EP’s, join us in preparation for the National Building Museum’s “Evicted” Exhibit coming to the Central Birmingham Public Library October 19-December 31, 2021.
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Schedule of Events:

Tuesday, August 3: Book check-out at ACFA *limited supplies available* 9AM-5PM
Tuesday September 14: Book discussion at ACFA 5:30PM-6:30PM
Tuesday, October 19-December 31: National Building Museum’s Evicted Exhibit at the Central Birmingham Public Library – 2100 Park Place Birmingham, AL 35203

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact anna@karmamanagementinc.com!

EP Book Club: Evicted Book Discussion
2021-09-14 17:15 - 18:30 | Birmingham, AL, United States
Hosted by our EPs, join us in preparation for the National Building Museum’s “Evicted” Exhibit coming to the Central Birmingham Public Library October 19-December 31, 2021.
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Schedule of Events:

Tuesday, August 3: Book check-out at ACFA *limited supplies available* 9AM-5PM
Tuesday September 14: Book discussion at ACFA 5:30PM-6:30PM
Tuesday, October 21-December 31: National Building Museum’s Evicted Exhibit at the Central Birmingham Public Library – 2100 Park Place Birmingham, AL 35203

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact anna@karmamanagementinc.com!
