May 5, 2017
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Perhaps you recognized this familiar face in the AIArchitect A'17 Day 3 Recap sent last week? See pictures from the conference and Architecture Month events on the AIA Charlotte Facebook page.

Next Generation Showcase
Wednesday
 
Wednesday, May 10
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Extravaganza Depot, 1610 North Tryon, Charlotte

More than a dozen emerging professional individuals/teams will present on projects as varied as the ECU Student Union, AvidXchange, and the Stevens Creek Nature Preserve for the Next Generation Showcase at the May 10 Membership Meeting. Join us as we see an exciting cross-section of work. We will also recognize newly licensed architects and launch the YAF Leadership Program. Register now to reserve a boxed lunch.

Small Firm Roundtable May 11

Thursday, May 11
noon
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille, 911 East Morehead St., Charlotte

Next week's Small Firm Roundtable is sponsored by Lapolla Industries. Tom Callahan will present Spray Foam: Contributions to High Performance Buildings. Lunch will be available at 11:30, and the program starts at noon. Sign in at the event to earn 1LU/HSW.
 
EP/Fellows Mixer May 16

Tuesday, May 16
6:00 pm
Sycamore Brewing, 2161 Hawkins Street, Charlotte

As a follow-up to the Next Generation Showcase, we invite emerging professional members and AIA Fellows to join us at Sycamore Brewing on May 16 for a casual mixer. We hope you will join in the fun and insightful conversations that these dynamic groups will share. The first drink is on AIA Charlotte! Space is limited; register to attend.
 
Design & Service Awards Call for Entries

Submit your projects as we recognize design excellence in the categories of Design, Unrealized Projects, Residential Design, Residential Renovation, Divine Detail, and People's Choice. Review the complete submission criteria, create an online profile and enter by May 31, and submit your projects for consideration by June 9 using this online portal

We also invite nominations for this year's Service Awards, including the Citizen Architect Service to the Community, The S. Scott Ferebee Service to the Section Award, the Laurel Award, the Emerging Professional of the Year Award, and the Firm of the Year Award, via this PDF form.

Contact Lauren Burn with questions.

Around the AIA


  • The Jason Pettigrew Memorial Scholarship helps defray the costs of taking the ARE; associate member ARE candidates are eligible. Find complete details and apply online.
     
  • Read about the AIA National position on climate change.
     
  • Three AIA National board positions were filled at the A'17 Conference on Architecture. Read about the winning candidates.
     
  • Attend a free webinar on May 11 at 2:00 pm that will address AIA Contract Documents revisions and changes for 2017. Register.

TAPtalks Survey



The TAPtalks (TAP=Technology in Architectural Practice) leadership seeks your input on topics for the year. Please complete this short online survey to share your feedback or to indicate your interest in presenting.


AIAC Helps Build Wall of Compassion



Members of AIA Charlotte's Workforce Advisory Group helped design and construct the moveable armature that supports a Wall of Compassion, a project by About Face Charlotte that celebrates acts of kindness via a #blessingboxcampaign. The wall will grow as more organizations send in their boxes and will be reconstructed at 3 future events in Charlotte. Learn more about the wall in this online article and follow its progress on social media #wallofcompassion.

North Carolina's Top 25 Deadline Today
   
Deadline: May 5 

AIA North Carolina is compiling a list of the top 25 "must-see" NC buildings to share with USA Today Travel who will then publish them online. The projects can be award-winning architecture, projects of the century, or even places designed by famous architects. This list is not "the best of"; it is intended as a promotional piece for the state that gives tourists ideas on places they should visit. Send your suggestions via this brief online survey.

Support Cancer Research Effort by Local Firm




INTEC Group needs you...to eat burritos. On Wednesday, May 10 , visit Chipotle (Midtown or Southpark locations) to help raise funds for blood cancer research. Show this image (left) for any purchase made between 11:00 am and 8:00 pm, and half of the cost of your purchase will be donated to the Man and Woman of the Year Campaign for Team Pirates of the Cure-abean.

        Upcoming Events at a Glance

Wednesday, May 10
11:30 am
Thursday, May 11
noon
Tuesday, May 16
5:30 pm
Wednesday, May 17
5:30 pm
 
Mode + F
 
AIAC Board Meeting
Thursday, May 18
6:00 pm


For complete details, including schedule changes, locations, and links to register, visit our online events calendar .
Career Center: Latest Job Postings

In 2017, job listings are $50 for members and $100 for non-members, posted for 30 days. Post your listing online, and it will also be included here.  

Position Primary Category Organization Date Posted
Charlotte, Charlotte Senior Architect FreemanWhite, a Haskell Company 5/2/2017
Charlotte, Other ADW Architects, P.A. 5/2/2017
Charlotte, NC Project Architect ai Design Group 4/28/2017
Charlotte, NC Construction Administrator ai Design Group 4/28/2017
Charlotte, Architect Stewart & Conners Architects, PLLC 4/26/2017
Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Architect LIttle 4/12/2017
Concord, NC Architectural Designer Griffin Architecture, PA 4/10/2017
Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Intern Architect Cline Design Associates, PA 4/10/2017
Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Architect Little 4/5/2017
Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Architectural Designer Little 4/5/2017
Charlotte, Charlotte, NC Architectural Designer Little 4/5/2017
Charlotte, North Carolina, Project Manager Housing Studio, PA 3/20/2017
Charlotte, North Carolina, Intern Architect Housing Studio, PA 3/20/2017
Charlotte, North Carolina, Construction Administrator Housing Studio, PA 3/20/2017
Gastonia, North Carolina Architect Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects 3/20/2017
Charlotte, Other FreemanWhite, a Haskell Company 2/14/2017
Gastonia, NC Project Manager Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects 4/25/2016

Visit the AIA Charlotte Career Center for the most current list of job postings.

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