2019 AIA Rochester March Newsletter

AIA Roc and IIDA Fashion Show Launch Party

Over 100 designers filled SKYWAY Lounge in downtown Rochester
on Friday evening, March 1 for The American Institute of Architects Rochester Chapter (AIA Rochester) and IIDA NY Rochester City Center's inaugural Product Runway fashion show Launch Party. Architects and interior designers are teaming up to design costumes inspired by iconic Rochester buildings and made of actual building materials. Product Runway will be part of Fashion Week of Rochester's tenth anniversary this fall. Proceeds from Fashion Week of Rochester benefit The Center for Youth. HERE .

Centennial Update

There are still plenty of opportunities to become involved. Specifically, we have two requests at this time. First, we need a committee to help curate a tribute to the iconic Rochester buildings and architects of the past 100 years that will be on display at the Design Awards Gala on June 14. History buffs and creative exhibit designers needing an outlet are all welcome. Second, is ImagineRIT , which will take place on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. AIA Rochester and the RIT Master of Architecture students will be running an interactive children's exhibit all day to promote the profession to our future architects. Contact Michelle Murnane at [email protected]
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AIA Rochester Announces 2019 Scholarship CFE

AIA Rochester, in conjunction with the Architectural Foundation of Greater Rochester (AFGR), is proud to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2019 Architectural Scholarship Program. Last year, over $14,000 was awarded to high school and college students pursuing a degree in architecture. These scholarships are jointly funded with contributions from AIA National, Bergmann Associates, the family of Myron Starks, AFGR, and AIA Rochester. Deadline: March 31, 2019. Click HERE for applications.

2019 NY Statewide Preservation Conference

April 25th - 27th - A Conference of The Landmark Society of Western New York, Historic Albany Foundation, Preservation League of New York State, and NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Click here for full details.

CODES CORNER

Potential Changes in 2018 I-Codes:
While I do not yet know what changes (supplements) NYS will have for the 2018 I-Codes to be adopted sometime in the coming year, I wanted to provide everyone with a series of articles on changes between the 2015 and 2018 I-Codes that might be helpful in your designs. This is installation #1 of these changes.
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Registration is Open - AIA'19 Conference in Las Vegas

Reserve your spot at the architecture & design event of the year!
Save up to $450 on A'19 registration with your AIA member discount.
Click here to learn more! READ MORE

AIA Rochester Explorers Post

March 19, 2019 AIA Rochester and the Seneca Waterways Council of the Boy Scouts announce registration and an information session for the Spring 2019 session of the Architecture Explorers Post. READ MORE

Featured Article - Blockchain

While the conventional wisdom around blockchain is that it's a technology only affecting financial markets, design and construction stakeholders ought to pay attention to new developments, too. If you don't, you risk falling behind on an important trend that potentially presents a competitive challenge for your firm. You also risk missing the opportunity the technology itself presents. Blockchain and its real-world applications are constantly evolving - which is why understanding the basics now is so critical. READ MORE

2019 AIA National Photography Competition

2019 AIA National Photography Competition © Opens

The 2019 AIA National Photography Competition © was founded to promote appreciation and awareness of the built environment as captured in images by architects. The competition is open to all AIA and AIAS members and architects registered in the United States. Entries will be accepted through April 15, 2019 and may be submitted online or via CD ROM.

Please visit www.aia-stlouis.org to learn more, submit online or download entry form. Please call 314-621-3484 with questions.

ACE Mentor Program

ACE graduation/silent auction fundraiser coming up on Friday, March 29th.

Click on the link below to get information on the upcoming graduation and fundraiser event, March 29th.

ACE Fundraising Event

Member Opportunities

AIA Rochester Opportunities Handbook is a guide to getting involved in AIA Rochester. Whether you're looking to get connected, get engaged, or get ahead, there are many opportunities available. READ MORE

GET INVOLVED! Your AIA Rochester chapter has many opportunities to get involved. If you are interested in learning more or joining these committees, contact the committee chair!

Centennial Fashion Week - Jason Streb - [email protected]

Design Awards - Leticia Fornataro - [email protected]

Emerging Rochester Architects - Cortland Knopp - [email protected]

Golf Committee - Linda Hewitt - [email protected]
Women in Architecture - Laura Cooney - [email protected]
Centennial Committee - Michelle Murnane - [email protected]

AIA Rochester - Centennial Instagram Campaign

Our Centennial Instagram project is underway! Follow us on Instagram at @aiaroc. The images are also being cross-posted on Facebook at AIA Rochester. Thanks to the efforts of GG Garzon, Associate AIA - our new Social Media Director, and the beautiful images from our member firms, our Instagram 365 Initiative has reached over 1.6K people on Facebook alone.

If you are an AIA Rochester member firm, it's not too late to participate. All firms are welcome and encouraged to participate in one of our public advocacy campaigns for 2019! All you need to do is email us 10 images (preferably JPG - 300dpi), include your firm name, provide a short description of each photo, and list the name of the photographer. All images must be of locations in our Rochester region and can be images of buildings, a specific image of a building element, community project, or a firm event. The goal is to promote local architecture firms, local architects and local good design. GET CONNECTED and be part of the movement! Questions, email Linda at [email protected]

Classifieds

The AIA Rochester Classifieds include employment opportunities from local firms and items for sale. Click on the link to see all opportunities. READ MORE

2018 I Look Up Film Challenge Winners Announced

The winners of the 2018 AIA Film Challenge were announced in November. Click here to view all the submissions and learn who the winners are! READ MORE

Advocating for the Profession

A comprehensive guide to help architects advocate more effectively with their clients. READ MORE

American Institute of Architects - Online Courses

AIA National offers a way for you to attain your CES credits by taking online classes. READ MORE

Did you know the AIA has 21 Knowledge Communities? 21 ways to make an impact. Sustainability, emerging technologies, small business, starting or managing a firm-no matter your interest, there is an AIA Knowledge Community for you. READ MORE

AIA Career Center

AIA Career Center Account Benefits Post jobs online quickly and easily. Search resumes or set up a resume alert to be emailed to you. Manage applications and get valuable reporting information. READ MORE

March

Launch Party

Scholarships

Preservation Conference

AIA '19