Newsletter - October 2020
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Message From the President |
The AIA IR is in full-flow getting ready for the Virtual Conference on Nov 17-21. It is fantastic to see the energy and passion that is being put into it by so many people! The range of speakers and topics is phenomenal. Speakers include B.V. Doshi, Moshe Safdie, Jeanne Gang, Jan Gehl, Sandra Barclay, Annabelle Seldorf, and many others. Please register today and be part of it!
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AIA International Practice Committee Advisory Group |
The AIA International Practice Committee (IPCAG) is a standing committee charged by the AIA Board of Directors to monitor global practice and related governmental policies that impact international practice. As advisors to the AIA Board, the IPCAG serves as the eyes and ears for the AIA Board. The committee endeavors to promote design excellence in international practice and serve as a resource for AIA members by compiling and disseminating information regarding international markets and best practices. The information strives to be relevant to those already practicing abroad, and to members who may wish to expand their practice overseas or work with foreign clients investing in the United States.
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AIA Canada
This summer, we launched the first ever AIA Canada Honor and Merit Design Awards and AIA Canada Student Award “New Talent Discovery of the Year”. Submissions closed on September 30th, 2020.
We are excited to present our jury members:
- Greg Yager, FAIA, International Representative to the AIA Strategic Council (Chair)
- Grace Kim, AIA, Chair of the Seattle Planning Commission
- Sam Oboh, FAIA, Principal at Ensight+ Architecture.
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AIA Continental Europe continues to spotlight our Corporate Partners. We are happy to present here the latest episode of ABB's Frozen Music video series.
The 5th episode of Frozen Music leads us to an old chocolate factory in Moscow.
Learn how sweet treats were delivered to the Family of the Tsar of Russia before the business was renamed “Bolshevik” during the Russian revolution and fell into oblivion in the 1960s.
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AIA Hong Kong
Thank you for supporting our Honors and Awards Program. Despite the unprecedented challenges we are all facing this year, we are pleased to see many of you invested time and effort into preparing an outstanding collection of entries. This year, we received almost same number of submissions as we did in 2019, an inspiring testament to the industry's recognition of the AIA Hong Kong award.
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AIA Middle East Design Awards - Call for Entries
In a world undergoing tremendous change accelerated by a global pandemic of unprecedented scale, the human assault on the environment continues to place future generations in jeopardy. Architects must once more reinforce efforts towards designing sustainable built environments at all scales, especially in an increasingly digitizing & automating world.
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AIA UK
The annual AIA UK Bike Tour is a well-attended affair, and this year was no exception. Local designers joined tour leader, architect and historian, Ben O’Looney, for an 8-hour excursion along the Thames to learn about flood mitigation strategies, industrial conservation and new developments along its length. Missed it? Don't worry - you can follow along via the virtual slide show on the AIA UK website.
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AIA IR Unassigned Members
Spotlight on: South Korea
In July and August 2020, in conjunction with the ‘City as Verb’ international exhibit coordinated by the City of Seoul, a corresponding lecture series brought together world-renowned speakers in a hybrid online/offline format. Curated by Korea AIA IR Country Representative John Hong, the discussion focused on reinterpreting our cities through active verbs rather than fixed nouns in the shift toward engaging citizens in urban design processes and governance. Featured speakers included Alexandre Labasse (Director, Pavillon de l’Arsenal director), Paco Bunnik (Chief Urban Designer, City of Amsterdam), Michael Jakob (Professor, Geneva School of Engineering, Architecture, and Landscape), Marina Otero (Director at Het Nieuwe Instituut, Amsterdam), among many others.
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Virtual Professional and Continuing Education |
The AIA IR offers a variety of online virtual programs to help you fulfill your continuing education requirements. Here are a few upcoming programs to add to your calendar:
Thursday, October 22, 2020
13:00 EST
Friday, October 23, 2020
22:00 EST
Thursday 29 October, 2020
20:30 EST
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Harassment Prevention: A Commonsense Approach for Illinois Employees
Contribute to a more respectful, effective, and efficient culture by understanding, exercising, and protecting an individual’s right to a sexual-harassment-free workplace in the state of Illinois.
For AIA IR members licensed in Illinois, there is a special Continuing Education requirement for sexual harassment, which this AIAU course allows you to meet. Taking this course also earns you 1 LU/HSW.
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Appreciation for our Sponsors |
The AIA IR sincerely appreciates the continued support of our Sustaining Founding and Platinum Sponsors listed alphabetically: AECOM, AHEC, ASI Group, Broad, Dornbracht, Dow and TNG. They, along with our International Chapters and leadership, have made it possible to initiate so many incredible events and benefits since our region’s inception.
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