February 2024 Newsletter

As we dive into 2024, we wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for your support, enthusiasm, and participation in our recent events and initiatives.
With your energy and dedication, we’ve embarked on this new year with promising vigor. Together, we’ll continue to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence that defines our profession. Here’s to a year filled with possibilities, meaningful connections, and shared accomplishments.

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Thank you to our Partners & Sponsors:

Thank you to our generous sponsors of 2024 for all of your invaluable support in helping AIA Birmingham flourish. Your contributions are the backbone of our success, enabling our chapter to thrive in everything we undertake. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for architecture and design.
See a full list of all of our sponsors here!
Looking to get involved? Check out our 2024 sponsor brochure here!
Sponsorships can be paid for here!

A big thank you to our Platinum+ Partner SESCO Lighting for hosting a Mardi Gras pop up event at AIA Birmingham! We had a blast learning about printing 3D lighting, axe throwing, and eating king cake!
View photos here.

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Upcoming Events:

Register online here!
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March Chapter Meeting:

Save the Date – for our March Chapter Meeting with Birmingham Sculptures at Wade, Sand, & Gravel:
March 19th, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Did you know there is an artist community at Wade Sand & Gravel??? There is and we get to meet two of the artist Joe McCreary and Jon Stewart, Birmingham Sculpture and get a tour of the studios. This is a challenging chapter meeting, and we are up for it, are you?
There are no RESTROOMS. Large machinery, dump trunks and others have the right of way on the gravel/sand road to the artist studios. Wear shoes that can get dirty. You will have to sign a release prior to arriving on site. NO WALK INS the day of the event. You know who you are…..lol

We will have boxed lunches and drinks for you AFTER the tour/meeting to take back to your office. Registration is coming soon.

Mark Your Calendars:

April 16th: A discussion with Four City Views on Affordable Housing (virtual)- Partnership with ULI – more information coming soon
June 5th-8th: AIA National Convention
July 18th: Design Awards
July 30: ACFA Scholarship Luncheon
August 22nd: AIA/IIDA Join Healthcare Symposium
September 12th: Newly Licensed Architect’s Cocktail Reception
November 14th: Sponsor & Member Appreciation Tradeshow
October 18th-20th: AIA AL State Convention
December 5th: Holiday Party
December 10th: Procrastination Education

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The Freedom Riders Project:

Join us for a Virtual event featuring Steve Lewis, FAIA, NOMAC, LEEP AP on Wednesday February 21st | 12:00 – 1:00PM via Zoom | 1 HSW
Register online here!

Building With Bricks:

Join the Alabama Center for Architecture & The Structural Engineers Association of Alabama at the annual Building With Bricks Exhibit!

Looking to get involved? Sign up here to volunteer during the week of Building with Bricks!

4th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament:

Sign up for the ACFA’s Annual Sporting Clays Tournament & Scholarship Fundraiser, Thursday, April 18th! Registration is due by April 11th and can be paid online here.
Click here to see the full brochure!

dreamARCHITECTURE:

Looking to get involved with dreamARCHITECTURE? Sign up to be a sponsor here!

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Goodbye Anna!

I am sad and happy at the same time as we say farewell to Anna. So sad she is leaving us and excited she will still be working and playing with us as the new Marketing Coordinator at MBA Engineers.

Anna had to learn quick about architects. Architects wait until the last minute to RSVP for any events. Architects always have a solution if you wait long enough. Architects have so many ideas, it is impossible to do all of them. Architects view everything so differently. Architects – You helped Anna grow professionally and view design in a different way. Anna watched, listened, and took it all in and found her lane to make AIA Birmingham better and more efficient. She brought new ideas to Design Awards, Posters, Pies & Pints, and dreamARCHITECTURE by adding her special flair to the events ultimately making them more successful and memorable for everyone involved.

We all shared some good times with Anna at chapter meetings, golf tournaments, Fright Night, site visits, even committee meetings, and holiday parties. She will always be a part of the AIA Birmingham family. Anna has made us all look good, and we cannot wait to see what MBA has in store for her! And who knows, perhaps her experience with architects will continue to shape her perspective and approach in her new position. Let’s congratulate Anna on all her hard work and wish her luck in all her next chapter.

Cheers to YOU, Anna Grace Ortiz (Crumpton on 2/24/24)!!!!

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