AIA Birmingham

Emerging Professionals Study Group
2018-01-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-01-18 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-01-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-02-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-02-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-02-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-02-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-03-01 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) and 6 more dates | 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

AIA Alabama Council: First Quarterly Meeting
2018-01-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Spire Montgomery, 2951 Chestnut Street, Montgomery, AL, 36107, United States
Friday, January 12th
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Spire Montgomery
2951 Chestnut Street, Montgomery, AL 36107
AIA Alabama First Quarterly Council Meeting is hosted by Spire. They will be providing lunch afterwards. The items to be discussed are 2018 Design Awards, our Design Road Show, the legislative sesson and more!
For more information, email Larry Vinson at aia@gmsal.com.

January Chapter Meeting & Expo: Designing with Wood (3 HSWs) presented by Simpson Strong Tie
2018-01-23 11:00 - 15:30 | Alabama Power 3rd Floor Auditorium, 1200 6th Ave. N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
KEEP YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION – get 3 HSWs at the first of the year!!
Join AIA Birmingham for a BOUTIQUE seminar and expo exploring how to best design wood structures– multi-family, commercial and residential! These exhibitors are not ones architects usually get to mingle with, so don’t miss your chance to get down to the nuts & bolts (literally)!
Click here to register!!
IF YOU WANT TO PAY WITH A CHECK — RSVP to kathryn@aiabham.org no later than Friday, January 19th. Send payment to AIA Birmingham, 109 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. South, Birmingham AL 35233.
CSI MEMBERS: Register via the above link no later than Friday, January 19th. If you would like to attend the 3-hour seminar, register for “CSI Members – ALL DAY 3 HSWs” below or RSVP to kathryn@aiabham.org. Pay online or send check to AIA Birmingham, 109 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. South, Birmingham AL 35233.
Cancellation policy: Must give 24 hours’ notice of cancellation. 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.
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Exhibitors
Simpson Strong Tie (Title Sponsor)
Alabama Forestry Association (Lunch Sponsor)
Hoover Treated Wood
Huber Engineered Wood
Structural Wood Systems
Weyerhaeuser
WoodWorks – Wood Products Council
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WOOD DESIGN: What your Engineer Wants you to Know [ 1 HSW]
Speaker: Jason Partain, P.E. of MBA Engineers, Inc.
This course is designed to provide an understanding of wood design basics and nuances that will aid the Architect in areas such as material selection, preliminary framing layouts and understanding of lateral design components and solutions. In addition, content will include information on wood building design considerations and provide links to reference material that an Architect can utilize in his/her daily course of work.

Participants will learn about various types of wood materials including sawn lumber, engineered lumber, metal plate connected trusses and more.
Participants will discuss important considerations when designing wood-framed structures, focusing on roofs, floors, walls, columns and connections.
Participants will discuss lateral design features, such as horizontal diaphragms, shear walls and prefabricated shear walls.
Finally, participants will learn about special considerations when designing with wood, including shrinkage, treated materials and exterior brick veneer.

Continuous Load Path Connections: IRC 2015 Structural Requirements for Wood-Framed Construction (1 HSW)
Speaker: Billy Viars, Simpson Strong Tie
The continuous load path is a vital part of the structural integrity of a wood framed structure. This requirement of the International Residential Code helps ensure the structure transfers all wall loads from the point of origin to the strongest part of the structure – the foundation. This course reviews many of the various connection points and the different options available to make them.
Objectives:

Explain the continuous load path requirement and various types of connection methods.
Define IRC roof tie-down and uplift resistance requirements, potential solutions and considerations.
Identify specific requirements and solutions for stud to plate connections.
Identify code-compliant floor to floor connections for multi-story construction.
Describe mudsill to foundation requirements and identify various anchorage methods

Mid-Rise Design: Optimizing Size, Maximizing Value [1 HSW]
Speaker: Jeff Peters, P.E., WoodWorks – Wood Products Council
As cities seek increased density as a way to address urban population growth, many building designers and developers are looking to mid-rise wood construction as a cost- effective, code-compliant and sustainable solution. This presentation will cover some of the design considerations associated with mid-rise wood-frame buildings, including how to maximize height and area through the use of sprinklers, open frontage, sloping sites, podiums and mezzanines. Construction types will be reviewed, with an emphasis on opportunities for wood use in types III and V.

In the context of a shift toward increased urban density, discuss how mid-rise, wood- frame construction meets housing needs while contributing to vibrant and sustainable communities.
Discuss allowable construction types, occupancies, and building heights and areas for wood-frame mid-rise construction per the 2012 International Building Code.
Identify potential modifications to the IBC’s base tabular heights and areas based on building frontage, sprinklers, sloping sites, podiums and mezzanines.
Describe changes to the heights and areas tables and building size calculations in the 2015 IBC.

ACFA Exhibit Opening: Posters, Pies & Pints
2018-01-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Alabama Center for Architecture, 109 Richard Arrington Blvd S, Birmingham, 35233
The Alabama Center for Architecture (ACFA) invites you to join us at our gallery (109 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. South) for the Third Annual Posters, Pints & Pies exhibit opening reception on Thursday, January 25 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Hand-selected by local music-lovers, these show posters are curated from private collections and have included Grateful Dead, Phish, Widespread Panic, Drive-By Truckers, Ben Harper, MOE, BB King, Galactic, Jefferson Airplane, The Black Keys, Warren Haynes, Gov’t Mule, Bob Dylan, Lumineers, Keller Williams and so many more.

Dave’s Pizza and Diplomat Deli are providing delicious pizza and libations, and we will also be raffling off some marvelous prizes, including tickets to CukoRakko Music & Arts Festival’s Spring festival.

$5 cash donation at the door, which benefits educational programs for the Alabama Center for Architecture, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization.

This exhibit and opening reception are sponsored by The Beveled Edge, Dave’s Pizza and Diplomat Deli.

The exhibit will be free and open to the public through February 28 at the Alabama Center for Architecture. Hours are Tuesday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information, visit www.alcfa.org or contact Rhea Williams at 205-322-4386 or rhea@karmamanagementinc.com.

Design Lecture - Music Improvisation and the Creative Process – A Study of Music and Architecture with Brian Roberson, AIA of bDot Architecture- Presented by AIA Birmingham Emerging Professionals
2018-01-31 11:30 - 12:30 | Alabama Center for Architecture, 109 Richard Arrington Blvd S, Birmingham, 35233
Music Improvisation and the Creative Process – A Study of Music and Architecture
Wednesday, January 31st
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
FREE – Bring Your Own Lunch
RSVP for a seat to kathryn@aiabham.org
Exploring and understanding the similarities between the creative processes of music improvisation and design, and how they can be applied to our work as architects.

2018 Design Awards: Forms & Fees Due
2018-02-08 | AL
For more information, visit www.aiabham.org/da2018!

Introduction to Deck Design/Deck Building and Attachments for the IRC (1 HSW) presented by Simpson Strong Tie
2018-02-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Alabama Center for Architecture, 109 Richard Arrington Blvd S, Birmingham, 35233
Introduction to Deck Design/Deck Building and Attachments for the IRC (1 HSW)

Presented by Simpson Strong Tie
Tuesday, February 13th
Alabama Center for Architecture (109 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. South)
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
$15 members, $30 nonmembers
RSVP to sarah@karmamangementinc.com by Feb. 9th
-3 Basic Design Loads loads their application to deck design -define the code required loading and attachment requirements for ledgers, guardrails and post.
-Design a deck that incorporates the concept of continuous load path.
-Select key connectors and fasteners that create a continuous load path and account for the 3 basic design loads.
-Select connectors with an appropriate level of corrosion resistance based on site and material specific conditions.
Click here to register!

Women in Architecture: Small Group Discussions
2018-02-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Cahaba Brewing Company, 4500 5th Ave S Building C, Birmingham, AL, 35222, United States
Click here to purchase tickets!

EP: Residential Site Visit: Country Club Place
2018-02-15 16:30 - 17:30 | Country Club Place House, 2308 Country Club Place, Birmingham, AL, 35223
Join us for a site visit to a Mountain Brook home designed by Paul Bates Architects and built by Philip Woods Home Builder. Farewell drinks afterwards at Dram – come say goodbye to Kathryn!
Thursday, February 15th
4:30-5:30 pm
2308 Country Club Place
Birmingham, AL 35223
Please RSVP to sarah@karmamanagementinc.com by February 13th.
Parking: Parking will be tight, so carpool if possible. Limited street parking available on Country Club Circle, OR park at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens across the street and walk over.

February Chapter Meeting: ALASAW: The Urban Forest (1 HSW)
2018-02-20 11:30 - 13:00 | MAKEbhm, 4000 3rd Ave South, Birmingham, AL, 35222, United States
February Chapter Meeting – ALASAW: The Urban Forest (1 HSW)

Tuesday, February 20th
MAKEbhm (4000 3rd Ave South)
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
$15 members, $30 nonmembers
RSVP to sarah@aiabham.org by Feb. 16th

Recall facts and provide general statistics about carbon sequestration in trees in order to convince stakeholders of the benefits of integrating urban wood into building projects
Identify at least ten species of regionally native trees, from images of bark, wood, leaves and other identifiers
Propose a creative reuse solution for a fictional jobsite and support recommendations with projected wood yield, potential costs and carbon sequestration calculations

Click here to register!
Click here to read an interview with Cliff Spencer of ALASAW: An interview with Alabama Sawyer

2018 Design Awards: PowerPoints Due
2018-02-22 | AL
Due to AIA Birmingham on a flash drive by 5:00 p.m.
For more information, visit www.aiabham.org/da2018!

AIA Alabama Council's Excellence in Design Awards
2018-03-01 18:00 - 21:00 | The Florentine, 2101 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL, 35203, United States
2018 Excellence in Design Awards Call for Entries – AIA Alabama Council
Visit www.aiaalabama.org for more information!

Building with Bricks: Hands-On Design-Build Experience & Architecture Exhibit
2018-03-06 - 2018-03-30 | Alabama Center for Architecture, 109 Richard Arrington Blvd S, Birmingham, 35233

AIA National Grassroots Leadership Conference 2018
2018-03-12 - 2018-03-14 | Birmingham, United States
Grassroots 2018 is an exclusive event for our leaders. The agenda emphasizes component leadership and workshops designed to help component officers become more effective chapter and civic leaders.
The conference will open doors and provide opportunities for us to share knowledge, experiences, and challenges. The premise of this year’s Grassroots theme “Leading through Influence,” is to demonstrate the impact of influence in improving chapter and firm effectiveness, communities, and the lives of others. Empowering attendees to best serve their chapters, communities and the profession is an integral part of the experience.
March 12 – 14, 2018
8:00 am –5:00 pm PDT
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
333 West Harbor Drive
San Diego California 92101

ARE Trivia Night - Project Planning & Design
2018-03-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Alabama Center for Architecture, 109 Richard Arrington Blvd S, Birmingham, 35233
Hosted by the AIA Birmingham Emerging Professionals
Sponsored by Edmonds Engineering
Thursday, March 15th 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 – click here to order your ticket today!
RSVP to sarah@aiabham.org by March 14th

March Chapter Meeting
2018-03-20 11:30 - 13:00 | Birmingham, United States
March Chapter Meeting – Insulating Concrete Forms for Commercial Construction (1 HSW)
Tuesday, March 20th
Cahaba Brewery
4500 5th Ave South
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
$15 members, $30 nonmembers
RSVP to sarah@aiabham.org by March 16th

Understand the basic design criteria and construction elements of commercial and institutional buildings built with Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs)
Demonstrate and recognize the energy efficiency characteristics and economic benefits of building with ICFs
Understand the contribution concrete makes to a building’s resilience to natural disasters, including fire, flood, wind and earthquakes
Identify ways that ICF concrete construction can contribute efficiencies to the on-site construction phase of the project and to long-term efficiencies during the operational phase.

A BIG Thank You to John Sorrell and the Alabama Concrete Industries of Alabama for hosting this chapter meeting!

Click here to register! [link to https://squareup.com/store/aia-birmingham ]

Vulcan Park & Museum’s Drink & Drop: Inaugural Egg Drop Competition
2018-04-05 17:30 - 20:00 | AL
Vulcan Park & Museum
1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
Thursday, April 5
5:30-8:00 p.m.
$100 for a team of 5, $10 to attend
Includes 2 drink tickets
In conjunction with the 29th Annual Brent Newman Memorial Egg Drop, Vulcan® Park and Museum will host its inaugural Drink and Drop adult egg drop competition and cocktail reception. Science minded teams and individuals, over 21 that is, can try your hand at the classic elementary student competition by keeping an egg protected after dropping it from the top of Vulcan’s 124-foot pedestal. The goal: to keep your egg from landing sunny side up! Join us for this fun, inaugural event, including a cocktail reception on Vulcan’s Plaza. There are many benefits to sponsoring as well – click here for more sponsorship information!
2018 Egg Drop Sponsor Team Form
For complete details about payment or team registration, contact Elizabeth Choy at echoy@visitvulcan.com or give her a call at 205.933.1409 x111
