Tuesday, August 10, 2021
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

August 11: AIACOC Board Meeting
August 12: AIACOC Luncheon at Capitol View Event Center
August 15: Early bird rates end for AIAOK Conference Registration
September 9: AIA Luncheon
September 9: OKC Foundation for Architecture Tour of Oklahoma Contemporary
September 16: Architecture after 5 at Boldt Construction
September 30- October 1: AIA Oklahoma Conference on Architecture in Edmond
October 11-17: Architecture Week
October 12: Lunch & Learn Sustainability and Resiliency
October 13: Women in Architecture Program
October 14: OKLAHOMANMADE Photography Winners Announced
October 15: AIA Honor Award Luncheons
October 17: AIA Architecture Tour
October 21: Architecture after 5 at Alvine Engineering
November 5: OKC Foundation for Architecture Drinks X Design
November 11: Architecture after 5 at Timberlake Construction
November 12: AIA Oklahoma Design Awards Banquet
November 18: AIA Luncheon
Who Had Fun at Kickball?
The AIA Kickball Tournament took place this past weekend and it was our biggest tournament ever! And despite the heat, we had fun! Thank you to our sponsors, players and volunteers and to Andrew Seamans for cooking lunch!
2021 AIA Kickball Champions - JE Dunn Construction
2nd Place - Prestige Worldwide (ADG & CMSWillowbrook)
3rd Place - FSBallers (FSB Architects & Engineers)
If you're interested in serving on the 2022 Kickball Tournament Committee, email Melissa at aiacoc@cox.net
Mark Your Calendars for Architecture Week 2021!
Architecture Week will be taking place October 11-17, 2021 this year. Stay tuned for a list of events coming soon but be sure to mark your calendars for the AIA Honor Awards Luncheon on Friday, October 15th at Will Rogers Theater and the AIA Architecture Tour on Sunday, October 17th!
Architecture Week T-Shirt Design Competition
AIA Central Oklahoma (AIACOC) is accepting submissions for the official 2021 AIA Architecture Week T-Shirt. We will accept submissions through September 8th. The designs will be voted on by the AIACOC membership and the winning design will be printed and sold during Architecture Week 2021 (October 11 – 17, 2021).
AIA Central Oklahoma Honor Awards
Call for Nominations

The AIA Central Oklahoma Honor Awards program honors individuals, firms and/or organizations that have contributed to the betterment of the architecture profession and the built environment.


Nominations are due September 3, 2021.
Early Bird Pricing Ends on August 15th!
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Exhibit and Sponsor Opportunities for AIA Oklahoma Conference Available!
Are you interested in joining us for the 2021 AIA Oklahoma Conference on Architecture as an exhibitor or sponsor?

Find out more HERE!
AIA Oklahoma Design Excellence Awards
Call for Entries - Deadline is Friday!
AXP Friendly Firms
The AIA Oklahoma AXP Friendly Firm program (formerly “intern friendly firm”) began in 2006 to recognize those firms that go above and beyond to help intern architects advance in their career through leadership opportunities and assistance throughout the licensure process. The program is now called AXP Friendly Firms to highlight the importance of the Architectural Experience Program (AXP). AIA Oklahoma believes this program benefits both the interns and the firms that participate. It helps bridge the gap between education and experience by providing the tools necessary to achieve licensure. Firms benefit by creating an atmosphere of learning and professional growth, promoting professional development of staff so that more responsibility can be shared and fostering relationships among staff that create a positive environment which aids in retention of employees and a positive reputation among likely recruits. In the end the sharing of knowledge between those who have experience and those who are eager to learn benefits the profession as a whole. 
Are you familiar with the Framework for Design Excellence
Inspiring sustainable, resilient, and inclusive design   
The world today is facing broad and complex challenges that threaten every aspect of our lives. The architect's call to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public has a new and broader meaning amid challenges such as increasing climate extremes and social inequity. Architects everywhere must recognize that our profession can harness the power of design to contribute to solutions addressing the most significant needs of our time. Every project can be used as a platform for addressing big problems and providing creative solutions. Every line drawn should be a source of good in the world.

The Framework for Design Excellence represents the defining principles of good design in the 21st century. Comprised of 10 principles and accompanied by searching questions, the Framework seeks to inform progress toward a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment. These are to be thoughtfully considered by designer and client at the initiation of every project and incorporated into the work as appropriate to the project scope. The Framework is intended to be accessible and relevant for every architect, every client, and every project, regardless of size, typology, or aspiration.

The Framework for Design Excellence challenges architects with a vision of what the profession strives to achieve, the toolkit provides practical resources to help all architects achieve the vision.
Oklahoma Contemporary Tour
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EP FRIENDLY FIRM AWARD 2021!
It is with great pleasure that AIA Central States Region Emerging Professionals Committee announces the opening of the 2021 Emerging Professional (EP) Friendly Firm Award application!

What is the EP Friendly Firm Award?
The EP Friendly Firm Award celebrates architecture firms that create nurturing environments and professional development opportunities for emerging professionals. An emerging professional, as defined by AIA, is a student, recent graduate, or architect licensed within the last 10 years.