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On Thursday, Young Architects' Forum Leadership Program participants completed Session 6 of the program on Involvement on Non-Profit Boards, hosted by the Arts & Sciences Council and featuring presenters/panelists from United Way of Central Carolinas/LINC Council, Center City Partners, Community School for the Arts, and the Jazz Arts Initiative.
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Associate AIAs New Year Social
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Tuesday, January 23
6:00 - 8:00 pm
VBGB, 920 Hamilton Street, Charlotte
Happy 2018, Associates! Come out to VBGB for a beer and a friendly chat about the AREs. Whether you are just starting 5.0, or trying to finish 4.0 before it's retired, you can find a community of people to connect with. This event serves as the kickoff to the 2018 AIA Charlotte Study Group. Josh Kieb, Assoc. AIA, Associate Director of the AIAC Board, will share basic information about the ARE, as well as benefits for members of the study group. Let's get you a license (and a pint) in 2018!
Free for Associate members (only, please), and the first beer is on AIA Charlotte. Register to attend.
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January Membership Meeting:
Meet the New City of Charlotte Planning Director
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Wednesday, January 31
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Triple C Brewing Company Barrel Room, 2934 Griffith Street, Charlotte
AIA Charlotte is excited to welcome leadership from City of Charlotte Planning at the first Membership Meeting of 2018 on January 31:
New City of Charlotte Planning Director
PLUS:
Deb Ryan
UNC Charlotte College of Architecture Associate Professor of Urban Design &
Chair of the City of Charlotte Planning Commission
Ed McKinney
City of Charlotte Interim Planning Director
The City of Charlotte named new Planning Director, Taiwo Jaiyeoba, effective January 16, 2018. Join us for lunch at the Barrel Room at Triple C Brewing on Wednesday, January 31 to hear directly from the new Director. Free parking is available in the Triple C parking lot and on streets nearby. Attendees are encouraged to consider the Blue Line to New Bern station. The meeting is free to members and sponsors.
Lunch is provided beginning at 11:30 am; the program starts promptly at noon. Non-members pay $45 to attend.
All must
register
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Mentorship Exchange Kickoff January 17 at UNCC
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Wednesday, January 17
6:00 pm
UNC Charlotte, Storrs Hall
An alternative approach to mentorship, this program assembles customized groups of students and professionals to provide new experiences and different perspectives for all those involved. The estimated commitment is 2-4 hours per semester to meet with your group.
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Bechtler Modernism + Film January Screening
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Thursday, January 18
6:00 pm
Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Frei Otto: Spanning the Future, a documentary about 2015 Pritzker Prize Laureate considered by some to be the father of tensile form in architecture, screens next week at the Bechtler. Watch the trailer. Greg Snyder, Associate Professor at UNC Charlotte School of Architecture, presents opening remarks.
AIA members should sign in at the event to earn 2 LU. Find complete details, including options to purchase tickets,
on the Bechtler website.
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What Shall We Tour in 2018?
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As we plan for next year, the board and committee chairs want to hear from members and participants about your interest regarding building tours. What buildings would you like to see in 2018? Does your firm have a project we can tour? Do you know the project completion date?
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Save the Date: Brick & Architecture Symposium 2018
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AIA Charlotte will once again partner with the Brick Industry Association as they dedicate the final day of their 2018 Brick Forum to architects. The Brick and Architecture Symposium/February Membership Meeting will be a free half-day event on
Wednesday, February 28
. Additional details, speakers, and registration will be announced soon. Save the date!
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Party People: 2017 Gala Pics Now Posted
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Event photos from the November 8 Design & Service Awards Gala are now online for viewing (and tagging!).
Visit the Facebook album
to see if you spot yourself or colleagues. Our thanks to photographer Robert Mariani for capturing the event on camera!
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Changes to AIA Paper Contract Documents Availability & Pricing
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In 2018, AIA National has reduced the number of contract documents it will make available in paper.
Click here to see the updated list of available documents that AIA Charlotte will keep in inventory.
Digital options for the full library of documents, including Documents-on-Demand and ACD5 software, are still available. For details, see
aiacontracts.org.
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UNC Charlotte CareerEXPO_2018
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 Friday, February 23
8:00 am - 5:30 pm
UNC Charlotte, Storrs Hall
Early-bird registration deadline: February 5
AEC employers from across the region are invited to UNC Charlotte for CareerEXPO_2018, an opportunity to showcase the firms' work, build relationships with the School of Architecture, and interview potential candidates for summer, part-time, and full-time employment. Registration for this one-day event includes one display area in Storrs Hall, continental breakfast, lunch and social.
Find complete details and a link to register online. Early-bird registration ends February 5 (save $50).
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AIA Charlotte Closed Monday
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AIA Charlotte will be closed Monday, January 15, for the Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday.
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Upcoming Events at a Glance
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Monday, January 15
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AIAC Closed for MLK Holiday
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Wednesday, January 17
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5:30 pm
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AIAC Board of Directors Meeting
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Wednesday, January 17
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6:00 pm
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Thursday, January 18
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6:00 pm
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Tuesday, January 23
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6:00 pm
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Thursday, January 25
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11:30 am
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Wednesday, January 31
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11:30 am
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Career Center: Latest Job Postings
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In 2018, job listings are $100 for members and $200 for non-members, posted for 30 days. Post your listing online, and it will also be included here.
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Charlotte, |
Intern Architect |
Liquid Design |
1/5/2018 |
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Charlotte, Charlotte |
Project Architect |
Liquid Design |
1/5/2018 |
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Charlotte, Charlotte |
Intern Architect |
Studio Fusion |
1/4/2018 |
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Charlotte, Charlotte |
Project Architect |
Studio Fusion |
1/4/2018 |
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Charlotte, North Carolina |
Project Manager |
RAD Architecture |
12/21/2017 |
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Charlotte, Charlotte, NC |
Architect |
Little |
12/19/2017 |
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Charlotte, Charlotte, NC |
Intern Architect |
Gresham, Smith and Partners |
11/14/2017 |
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Charlotte, Charlotte, NC |
Other |
Gresham, Smith and Partners |
11/14/2017 |
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Gastonia, North Carolina |
Architect |
Stewart Cooper Newell Architects |
11/6/2017 |
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Charlotte, North Carolina |
Project Architect |
Gresham, Smith and Partners |
8/24/2017 |
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