News Brief 5-31-19
Photo credit: Modern Cottage by Earl Reeder Associates won an Honorable Mention Award for Small Projects at the 2018 Focus on Design Awards program. Photo by Lauren K. Davis/Feinknopf Studios.
Chapter News
Historic Dayton Area Tornadoes Prompt Inquiries for AIA Assistance

Area architects that would like to help with the tornado relief effort can contact the AIA Ohio Disaster Assistance Task Force. The task force, which is still in the formative stages, has reached out to officials in counties affected (Mercer and Montgomery) to see if they need help from AIA. Special training is required to be part of the task force. For more information, contact Kate Brunswick, Hon. AIA , Executive Vice President of AIA Ohio. 

AIA Dayton Achieves Accreditation through 2022

The American Institute of Architects has certified AIA Dayton as an accredited component. Achieving accreditation demonstrates AIA Dayton’s commitment to excellence in providing quality services to its members and the communities that it serves. AIA Dayton has demonstrated that it satisfactorily delivers all Core Member Services in the areas of member communications, continuing education, public outreach, advocacy, membership, finance/operations and governance. 

This is the second three-year accreditation for AIA Dayton since AIA National initiated the Core Member Services program in 2016. Congratulations to the leadership and members of AIA Dayton!
F ormer AIA Dayton President Larry Richter Passes Away

A patient, helpful and devoted gentleman, Lawrence O. "Larry" Richter, 71, passed away suddenly Friday, May 10, 2019. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and was a resident of Dayton since 1981.
Larry was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati School of Design, Art and Architecture, with a BA in Architecture and he obtained his license as an architect in 1996. Larry's professional career in architecture spanned 38 years included working for Wood, Koch & Greer Architects, Schatz & Associates Architects, Kevva Kekst Architects Inc., Thomas Pfiegel Architect, Edge & Tinney Architects, Inc. He retired in May of 2014.

Among Larry's professional achievements were 1995 President of the Dayton Chapter of the Architects Institute of America, and various building design awards.  Condolences to Larry’s many friends and family members.
AIA Ohio Advocacy Day Held May 28

AIA Dayton President Brian McAlexander, AIA, Past President Veronica Pochet, AIA, and AIA Strategic Council Representative Terry Welker, FAIA, participated in the AIA Ohio Advocacy Day Tuesday in Columbus, meeting with Representative Bill Dean, Vice Chair, House Commerce Committee, who represents the 74th district, encompassing all of Madison County, as well as northeastern Clark and eastern Greene counties.

The day included a review of current pending legislation with the AIA Ohio lobbyist, Luther Liggitt, tips and pointers for lobbying, updates from the Ohio Architects Board, and networking with the participants and legislators. Pending interior design legislation was also discussed. 

All AIA Ohio components participated in the day, meeting with 12 Ohio Representatives and Senators.   
Chapter Programs

Tour of Alter High School Performing Arts Center (Approved for 1.5 AIA CES HSW)

Speaker: Jason Sheets, AIA, MODA4 Design
Date: Wednesday, June 5 from 10 - 11:30 AM
Location: Alter High School Performing Arts Center
Cost: Free for AIA Dayton members; $25 for nonmembers



Join us for a tour of one of AIA Dayton’s 2018 Focus on Design Honor Award winners. Jason Sheets, AIA, MODA4 Design, will lead a discussion of the project and then a tour of the facility.
Help us with our new member recruitment: Bring a Non-AIA member friend/prospect with you, and enjoy breakfast
for free!

Date: Friday, June 14, 2019
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Another Broken Egg Cafe, 3450 Rigby Road, Miamisburg (in Austin Landing across from Kohl's)
Cost: Free for AIA Dayton Members who bring an eligible non-AIA member prospect with them

Every member knows of a non-AIA member, either in their own firm or another firm, who may be interested in attending breakfast and learning more about what AIA is doing for its membership. Be they friend, colleague or simply an acquaintance, invite them to breakfast at Another Broken Egg Cafe in Austin Landing for a Southern-inspired breakfast!

If you have a question about a prospect’s membership status, call the AIA Dayton office at 937-291-1913.  
Registration Open for the 2019 Annual Golf Outing

AIA Dayton golfers – get ready for a new event, at a new time! The Annual Golf Outing will take place on Friday, June 28 with a Shotgun “Shamble” at 8:00 AM at the Heatherwoode Golf Club in Springboro. 

AIA Dayton Announces the 2019 Focus on Design Awards Program

A Save the Date is out for the Friday, November 1 Focus on Design Awards Program at the Grande Hall Liberty Tower in downtown Dayton. This year’s program is open to projects completed since January 1, 2015. The program rules will be released in July and submissions will be due mid-September. This year’s program will be a luncheon from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM. 

To view the Save the Date, click here.
Mark your calendars for these upcoming programs!
August 6 - Snyder Brick & Block and County Materials

August 14 - Time TBD - Requarth and Andersen Windows

September 4 - 7:30 AM - Acoustical Systems, Ed Crouchley

October 8 - 9:00 AM - Procrastinator's Day - Elements IV Interiors

December 6 - All Day - Miami Valley Planning & Zoning Workshop - Sinclair Community College
Other Programs
Sustainability Roundtable: Community Resilience Planning 2

Sponsor : MVRPC office, 10 N. Ludlow St., Suite 700, Dayton
Date:  Thursday, June 27, 9:00 - 11:00 AM
RSVP:   Register by clicking HERE  

Join MVRPC for the next Sustainability Roundtable on Thursday, June 27. This session will continue the Resilience theme with a look at Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment. The 2-hour session is FREE, but registration is required.

Speakers will include Rosanne Anders, Director of Greene County Emergency Management Agency, Jeff Jordan, Director of the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management, representatives of WSP and local government.


Contact Matt Lindsay via email or call 937.531.6548 for more information.
US Green Building Council, Ohio Chapter Announces the 2019 Sustainability and Energy Smart Awards

These awards will recognize sustainability and energy projects/programs/policies/people.
The deadline for submissions is June 21.

Click here for the flyer.

AIA Ohio News
SAVE THE DATE
 
2019 AIA OHIO REGION CONVENTION:
September 19-21
 
The AIA Ohio Valley Region Convention, planned for September 19-21, 2019, will bring together more than 300 architects and allied professionals from around the region for three days of programs and activities. 
 



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 AIA Ohio Design Awards Program

2019 Entry Dates: April 1 - July 1

The AIA Ohio Design Awards Program promotes those projects that have distinguished themselves, through attention to high quality design, performance, and commitment to AIA’s 10 principles of livable communities. These awards recognize some of the best of Ohio Architecture.


AIA News
AIA Dues Adjustment Program Information
Members who have not paid 2019 AIA dues are now considered delinquent . There is still time to apply for the Dues Adjustment Program. This program is for members with a medical disability, those taking sabbatical or family leave, or members who are unemployed or partially employed. Contact AIA Dayton at 937-291-1913 for a form.

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