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President's Message:
Fellow AIA Members,
I can't believe its thanksgiving already. My favorite day is upon us, "Black Friday" and yes I'm out shopping by 5:00 am. It's just a tradition my family expects me to participate in and buy their gifts at bargain prices.
It's been extremely busy this month.
I attended the Southwest Chapter awards ceremony on November 3 in Kalamazoo. The event was well attended and there were some amazing networking opportunities along with many "Best in Class" projects presented. Congratulations to all who participated/submitted and especially the winners. This was my 4th awards ceremony this year. Our State-wide organization should be proud of the projects we have developed and created.
AIA Michigan initiated and orchestrated an "Emerging Professional Town Hall" on November 9 at the AIA Michigan office in Midtown. The event was attended by approximately 30 young professionals. A panel of AIA Board members, firm executives and key educators answered questions from the Emerging professionals. The event was scheduled for 2 hours. However, the discussion was still taking place after 3 hours!! Thanks to all who participated. The event was so successful that it will become a quarterly event.
The Detroit Chapter Board meeting was held on November 17th at Schoolcraft College/Vista Tech Center. As a Detroit Chapter member, we selected our 2017 board and modified several by laws. Congratulations to the new board members.
On November 18, I presented/participated in a panel discussion at the U of M Ross Business School. The topic was "What are the top issues organizations will face in the next several years". The panel included representatives from the Urban Land institute,
Michigan Association of Planning and the Michigan Municipal League. Topics included Aging population or workers, millennial work force, aging infrastructure, State/local funding of projects, Government Advocacy, public outreach, organization diversity, technology advancements, community resilience, climate/weather changes and social equity.
Last and most important, please say a prayer for those in our organization who need a healing hand!
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Executive Director's Message
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Happy Thanksgiving.
I hope you all have a great holiday. Mark your calandar for the AIA Michigan Open House on Thursday, December 15th. We would love to see you all there!
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Has firm revenue recovered from the recession? What is the outlook for energy modeling, resilient design, and international work? The new Firm Survey Report provides metrics and insights on business practices, firm performance, and trends. Get more information or a copy here.
Remember to add
aiami@aiami.com to your press release list.
We want to share your news with the members.
Call for 2017 Committee Members
The AIA Michigan is looking for volunteers. This is your chance to make a difference in your association!
Download the committee volunteer form here and return to cathy@aiami.com. We look forward to your participation.
Have a great month!
Cathy Mosley, Hon. Aff. AIAMI
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The AIA Southwest 2016 Design Awards Ceremony was held on Thursday, November 3th at the Cityscape Event Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Here is a list of this year's winners!
Honor Awards
Tower Pinkster + HOK
Kalamazoo County Family Court Facility Gull Road - Kalamazoo, MI
Tower Pinkster
Western Michigan University Heritage Hall - Kalamazoo, MI
Merit Awards
Allegretti Architects, Inc.
Forest Beach Residence - New Buffalo, MI
Arcadia Collaborative
KVCC Culinary and Allied Health Building - Kalamazoo, MI
InForm Architecture
Riverview Launch - Kalamazoo, MI
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Highlights:
The State Historic Preservation Office is hosting a screening of the new film
Eero Saarinen: The Architect Who Saw the Future on Friday, December 2 at 6:00 pm
in the Michigan Library and Historical Center Building Auditorium in downtown Lansing.
Admission to the event is free with doors opening at 5:30.
Special guests co-producers Eric Saarinen and Robert Ziegleman, FAIA will be providing remarks and answering questions about the film and the architectural career of Eero Saarinen.
The film screening will be followed by a reception and book signing of our new book Michigan Modern: Design that Shaped America, and viewing of the exhibition currently at the Michigan History Museum entitled Mind on Modernism.
Masonry 101: Enhance your knowledge!
What
Enhance your knowledge of masonry materials: brick, block, mortar, grout, fire ratings, R-values, U-factors, STCs, masonry details, flashing & weepholes, and the TMS 602 Specification.
More info/Registration
When
December 9th
8:00am - 5:00pm (Grand Rapids, MI)
December 16th
8:00am - 5:00pm (Southfield, MI)
Where
Grand Rapids
MTEC at Grand Rapids Community College
GRCC Tassell M-TEC;
622 Godfrey Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI
49503
Southfield
Masonry Institute of Michigan's office
24725 West 12 Mile Rd., Suite 388; Southfield, MI
48034
Why
AIA/CES: 8 hours
ACT54: 8 Hours Technical (#18232)
State of MI: 8CEUs/8CEHs
Cost
MIM members:
$75
(was $250)
Non-Members:
$100
(was $350)
2016 Safety Leadership Conference
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Laurel Manor in Livonia from 7:00 am - 4:00 p.m.
Networking reception will run from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. -
Admission is $150
Complete workshop descriptions, instructor biographies, and online registration are available at
Get enlightened with Dan Parolek's new Planetizen course on
Missing Middle Housing
Planetizen recently launched
a
brand new Missing Middle Housing online course
taught by Opticos Design's Dan Parolek. Jam-packed with visuals, analysis, and real-world examples, this dive
into house-scaled, walkable building types brings to your desktop, tablet or phone
key insight
Dan has gleaned from his Missing Middle Housing explorations and discussions across the country.
Along the way, Dan
addresses some key
questions, including:
What are the problems Missing Middle Housing solves?
Who is planning and advocating for
these types, and where?
What are the Missing Middle
design characteristics?
How can you
effectively plan and regulate to support and enable these types?
The course is an opportunity
for professionals to enhance
their Missing Middle knowledge and see
how responding to shifting market demand and demographic trends can enrich communities everywhere. Take the course over here. For more information on Missing Middle Housing, you can always visit
YAF Future Workshop
Please click here to take the survey!!
The newly published book
Michigan Modern:Design that Shaped America
is now available to purchase through the Michigan History Foundation. The book is a compilation of essays on Michigan's contribution to the development of modern design. It is edited by Brian D. Conway and Amy L. Arnold. The book is $50 dollars with proceeds funding future Michigan Modern efforts.
Please contact Bethany Berdes at (517) 373-1630 to order your copy!
CAMTEC
,
the training and education center of the Construction Association of Michigan (CAM), Bloomfield Hills, is pleased to announce that it has signed a formal agreement with the Mid-America OSHA Education Center (MAOEC) to serve as a host site offering OSHA-authorized courses. This allows CAMTEC to increase its safety-related course offerings for the 2016-2017 training cycle by adding 22 OSHA-authorized courses, including the OSHA 500 and 501 trainer courses for construction and general industry. Participants in the program will be able to pursue the Safety Professional Certificate Program that is offered through the Mid-America OSHA Education Center, allowing them to be recognized by their peers as having achieved a superior safety education. For a complete list of the CAMTEC course offerings for the 2016-2017 training cycle, please visit the CAMTEC Courses webpage. For additional information on the Mid-America OSHA Education Center or the
Safety Professional Certificate Program,
visit their website.
CAMTEC -
Construction Collaboration Symposium
Tuesday, January 10, 2017 8AM - 12:30PM
Oakland Community College - Room G240
Please click here for more information
MIM Annual Meeting -
CAD BLOX with BIM
December 7, 2016
Grand Rapids and Livonia
1 CEU/LU/LH
Please click
here
for more information and to register!
Please click
here
to register
Join the Regional and Urban Design Committee of the American Institute of Architects and the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida for ACTIVE CITY, a multidisciplinary exchange of ideas on how the intersection of health and urban design is shaping communities. Attended by designers, planners, business leaders and health professionals from around the country seeking to expand their knowledge about the impact of the built environment on health and wellness. ACTIVE CITY is an immersive 2-day conference packed with case study presentations, keynotes by leading experts, guest speakers, networking opportunities and more! Attend tours of the historic Ybor and the Riverwalk by streetcar, bike share, or foot and see first-hand how Tampa's downtown is being transformed with the first certified WELL District.
CONFERENCE DATES:
Thursday January 26, 2017 * 12:00pm - 8:00pm
USF's Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS), Downtown Tampa
Friday January 27, 2017 * 7:30am - 7:00pm
Tampa Convention Center
Early Bird Registration ends January 1, 2017. Early Bird Conference registration is $215 and includes conference materials, all conference sessions, breakfast and lunch, two tours, and evening networking receptions.
Please click here to register!
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New Members!
Members who joined, rejoined or transferred to AIA Michigan in October!
October
Jennifer Bohn, AIA
Courtney Chin, AIA
Kyle C. Converse, Assoc. AIA
Jeffrey S. Falzon, AIA
Jason Fligger, AIA
Eric A. Klooster, AIA
Lauren N. Koziatek, Assoc. AIA
Ana Lukas, AIA
George Petkoski, AIA
Laura E. Rodriguez, Assoc. AIA
Rina Sahay, Assoc. AIA
Gary L. Cooper, AIA
Robert E. Miller, AIA
Kevin Tempelman Assoc. AIA
W
elcome to AIA Michigan and we look forward to meeting you at future events!!
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AIAU is a place for architects to learn and earn continuing education credits.
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Contact the Staff
Cathy Mosley, Hon. Aff. AIAMI:
Executive Director of AIA Michigan:
Events and Programming, Finances, Communications, Membership, Government Affairs, Sponsorship
Evelyn Dougherty, Hon. Aff. AIAMI:
Events Director: Event Planning and Registration, Documents,
Continuing Education, Membership, Job Board
Dennis King, FAIA:
Public Policy Director: Public Awareness, Government Affairs and Fund Development
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Upcoming Events!
Holiday Open House - RSVP to evelyn@aiami.com
Thurs., Dec. 15, 2016
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Upcoming Chapter Events:
Blandford Nature Center Building Tour
ARE Study Group
Design Lunch and Learn Series
designThunk - TBD
Lunch & Learn
ARE Study
ARE Study
designThunk - DGRi
ARE Study
designThunk - TowerPinkster
designThunk - The Design Forum
Hard Hat Tour - State Theatre
Emerging Professionals Autumn 2016 Design Challenge
AIA + AIAS Social Hour
AIA Huron Valley Board Meeting
Wed., Dec. 14, 2016 - More Information
Holiday Event
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Lansing Chapter Monthly Meeting
Monthly Membership Meeting
AIA Saginaw Valley (No Website)
AIA Upper Peninsula
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