More than 600 citizen architects lobbied on Capitol Hill last week in Washington D.C. to advocate for public policies, two of which are promoting school safety and improving energy saving buildings.
As part of Grassroots 2019, the annual conference for AIA chapter leaders, these architects met with members of Congress and their staff, the AIA and AIA Louisiana became more involved in local efforts to create safer and healthier cities.
April 8th marks the beginning of Louisiana's legislative session.
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[Picture to the Left] AIA Louisiana staff and members with Congressman Ralph Abraham during Capitol Hill visits. Left to right: Lynn Robertson, Executive Director; Congressman Ralph Abraham; Jennie C. West, AIA; and Jessica A. Walker, AIA
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Pictures to the Right] AIA Louisiana members on Capitol Hill. Left to right: Fritz Embaugh, AIA; Jessica A. Walker, AIA; Jennie C. West, AIA; Jason Simoneaux, AIA; and Matt Abrams, AIA
AIA Louisiana staff and members meeting with Bubba Gesser, AIA, of Senator John Kennedy's office.
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In order to encourage excellence in architecture, the Louisiana Chapter of the American Institute of Architects conducts an annual Awards Program. Through this program, AIA Louisiana seeks to honor works of distinction by its members and bring to public attention outstanding examples of architecture.
Because such recognition not only benefits the architects honored, but also benefits all Louisiana architects, AIA Louisiana should strive to optimize the public’s awareness and appreciation for the Awards Program through appropriate public relations efforts.
The AIA Louisiana Awards program is a function solely of AIA Louisiana and participation in the program is limited to its current members.
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National Honors for Louisiana Members
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Congratulations to member firm, Eskew+Dumez+Ripple
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St. Pius Adoration Chapel and Prayer Garden
Envisioned as a quiet sanctuary for individual prayer, this new addition to the St. Pius campus in New Orleans is a subtle sculptural element that complements and contrasts with the adjacent 1960s church.
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2019 Young Architects Award
Ashlie Latiolais, AIA
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Ashlie Latiolais, AIA
Expanding the boundaries of architecture and the roles architects can play through innovative design collaborations, Ashlie Latiolais, AIA, has demonstrated a profound commitment to community engagement and service to the profession.
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2019 Associates Award
Sarah Young, Assoc. AIA
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Sarah Young, Assoc. AIA
Balancing the extremely high demands from both the academic and professional worlds, Sarah Michele Young, Assoc. AIA, remains committed to a lifelong mission of learning.
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Celebrate! Architecure 2019
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Are you registered for Celebrate! Architecture yet? This year's theme is
Place-making Addressing the Specifics.
We have a great lineup of speakers again this year.
Click here
to get the full brochure.
Click on the button below to get to the registration page.
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What can you do to support Louisiana Architecture?
Join the
Louisiana Architecture Foundation
The LAF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance Architecture in Louisiana by serving as a link between the public and the architectural profession
The Foundation is financially underwritten by memberships, grants, and gifts. To fulfill its goals, mission, and vision, we need your support. Are you in? Become a member or donate today at:
https://www.louisianaarchitecture.org/donate
LOUISIANA ARCHITECTURE FOUNDATION
Engage | Discover | Imagine | Learn | Tour | Celebrate | Create | Renew | Community
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AIA LA Political Action Committee
The AIA Louisiana Political Action Committee (LAPAC) seeks to inform candidates for state and local government offices about public policy issues related to architecture, planning and construction. The committee actively supports selected candidates who are respected, capable, and informed on issues of interest to the architectural profession. Being a member of LAPAC is extremely important because there is strength in numbers, and we MUST have our voices heard in the legislature, therefore please visit our website and donate today at the button below and consider it an investment in your bottom line!
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