American Institute of Architects’ College of Fellows has named two afo Board Members to its membership, which constitutes just three percent of registered architects nationally. Roderick Ashley and Timothy Eddy will be inducted into the College in ceremonies in Orlando next month. The honor recognizes architects who have made significant achievements to both the profession and society on a local and national scale.

Both Rod and Tim have practiced in Oregon for more than 25 years, Rod primarily as a solo practitioner, Roderick Ashley Architect; and Tim as a founding partner of Hennebery Eddy Architects, now a 50-person firm. Both are highly respected for their design sensibilities and the craftsmanship of the many award winning projects they have produced. And both have been integrally engaged in leadership positions for the professional and civic life of Oregon’s design community.

It is exciting to see the AIA College of Fellows recognize two outstanding architects whom afo members are privileged to work with and learn from.

A giant thank-you to:

Martha & Jim Andrews
Brian Annand
Roderick & Amanda Ashley
Jane Beebe
Earl Blumenauer
Virginia Burdick
Dennis Cusack
James Donnelly
Wayne Drinkward
Caroline Fenn
Robert Frasca
Ron & Nancy Gronowski
Joachim & Liz Grube
Pat & Kelley Harrington
Gisel Hillner
Dave Holt
Don Hynes
Art Johnson
David McCarthy
Cliff McDonald
Nancy Merryman
Jeremy Mucha
Lynn Parsons
Mark Peckover
David Porter
Heinz Rudolf
Tillett Paddy
Carl Vance & Mariette Martin
Amy Vohs
Karen Whitman
Amy Winterowd
ZGF Architects, LLP

If you would like to join those helping to match Brooks’ challenge and secure the future of afo and Architects in Schools, follow the link below, or contact afo executive director, Jane Jarrett, to discuss options for giving including installment payments and planned gifts.

One of the many great benefits for afo residing within the offices of KPFF is that we get invited along for all kinds of professional and social adventures. On Thursday, March 9, afo is pleased to co-host with KPFF a Happy Hour for the AIA Portland Emerging Professionals Committee. The event will be on the 24th floor of US Bank Tower from 5:30 to 7pm. We are looking forward to sharing our beautiful views with our EP friends.

Mon, Mar 13, ForWARD I Portland invites women in design, art, & architecture to meet, hang out, collaborate, inspire one another, and discuss big ideas related to their fields at Bold Type Talks, a quarterly event. 6-7pm at Crush Bar, 1400 SE Morrison Street, Portland. Additional information here.

Thur, Mar 16, CSI Portland presents their annual Industry Forum. 3-8:30pm, Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland. $25. More information and registration here.

Thur, Mar 16, The Institute of Real Estate Management invites you to learn more about IREM and what it can do for you, your career and your company. 3:30-6:30pm, the Assembly Lounge at Washington High School, 1300 SE Stark Street, Portland. More information and registration here.

Mon, Mar 20, Deadline for Cooper Hewitt’s National High School Design Competition, open to teens ages 13 through 19 who are high school students in 9th through 12th grade anywhere in the United States. Find competition rules, conditions and entry requirements here.

Fri, Mar 24, ForWARD I Portland continues their bi-monthly Connect With A Leader series at Hoffman Construction Company where licensed architects and Hoffman project manager, Han-Mei Chiang, and Hoffman VP, Brenda Alexander, will discuss highlights of their careers in a predominantly male industry, as well as the perspective of practicing as an architect on the construction side. 12-1pm, Hoffman Construction Company, 821 SW Broadway, Portland. Learn more and register here.

Fri, Mar 24, Design Museum Portland invites you to celebrate spring and learn about their upcoming programs over a pint of IPA at Lagunitas. 6:30-8:30pm, 237 NE Broadway, Suite #300, Portland. Additional information and registration here.

Sat, Mar 25, Architectural Heritage Center presents From France to Oregon: Alvar Aalto and the Library at Mt. Angel Abbey, a lecture by AHC Education Committee member, Bob Hermanson. 10-11:30am, AHC, 701 SE Grand Avenue, Portland. $12 AHC members; $20 general public. More information and registration here.

April 6 - 9, Portland State University’s Center for Public Interest Design and School of Architecture present "Building on the Common Ground: Structures for Inclusion Conference 2017." The conference brings together the best ideas and practices from around the world for reaching those currently underserved by architecture, including awards for excellence in public interest design by three international networks: Design Corps, Social Economic Environmental Design (SEED), DesignBuildXchange, and Live Projects Network. Includes Public Interest Design Institute, takeaway discussions, and additional engagement opportunities in the Portland region. Portland State University, Shattuck Hall, 1914 SW Park Avenue, Portland. Schedule of events, registration and more information here.

All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Do you have events that would be of interest to Oregon architecture and design fans? Email them to Candice@af-oregon.org by the 25th of the month for inclusion in the following month’s newsletter. afo retains the right to determine all content.

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