This session covers the fascinating personalities and history behind the Farnsworth House, and the struggle to save the modernist icon by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We'll also consider the conservation efforts underway, and the innovative programming that allows visitors to see the house in new ways. Wed, September 15 at 1pm ET - Earn 1 LU/HSW Learn more
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On Aug. 3, AIA Contract Documents will release two new agreements for use in single family custom residential design and construction. Join a free webinar to learn about these new contracts and how to use them as a tool to discuss responsibilities, scope, and compensation with your clients.
Thursday, August 5 from 2 - 3 ET | Free webinar - Earn 1 LU Register
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So You Want to Design For All? The Young Architects Forum webinar will provide a platform for the ongoing dialogue and support for historically underrepresented individuals in architecture. As the profession works towards greater equity and inclusion, YAF advocacy work group is focusing on amplifying and showcasing an array of work from emerging and established leaders rooted in designing a built environment in which all feel a sense of belonging. August 13, 2021 2:30 ET Learn more
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This program recognizes exemplary use and implementation of innovative technologies and progressive practices among designers, collaborators, and clients to support project design, delivery, operation, and research. Share your innovative work! Submissions are due by 5pm ET on August 5. Learn more
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Projects should align with the AIA Framework for Design Excellence and demonstrate community engagement, rehabilitation, sustainability, accessibility, and safety. Designers and allied professionals, such as justice planners and community organizers are encouraged to submit. Deadline is August 19 at 5pm ET. Learn more
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The National Associates Committee and the Young Architects Forum are looking for volunteers who want to be a catalyst for change and positively impact the architecture profession. It’s a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, network with peers, and advocate for the profession. The deadline to submit is August 6, 2021, 11:59pm ET. Learn more
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Floods, cyber-attacks and the unexpected loss of a team member can easily interrupt operations for any firm. Learn more
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The AIA Film Challenge 2021 invites you to share your story about architects partnering with civic leaders and communities to design a zero-carbon, resilient, healthy, just, and equitable built environment. Submission deadline August 16th
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AIA Conference on Architecture 2021 |
On-demand Housing and Community Development videos Learn more
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Best Practice: Architecture as a value proposition
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Firm Survey Report Available for FREE
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AIA RACIAL EQUITY INITIATIVE
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Get Ready to Bid!
MAF's 25th ANNUAL AUCTION FOR EDUCATION TAKES PLACE AUGUST 6 AT THE AIA/AGC MICHIGAN MID-SUMMER CONFERENCE
Are you dreaming of a condo vacation in Florida, or a luxury boutique hotel getaway? What about the chance to obtain original artwork, or specially-selected wines for your collection? Craving the opportunity to attend a live sporting event or concert? How about an exclusive fly-fishing weekend on the Pere Marquette River? Or even a cool Air Force trainer aircraft tour of the Detroit River? You’ll have your chance to bid on these great items and others, at this year’s MAF Auction for Education, taking place at the AIA/AGC Michigan Mid-summer Conference August 5-7, 2021 on Mackinac Island (the auction ends Friday, August 6 at 7:00 p.m.) READ MORE
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COVID UPDATES, RESOURCES & ASSESSMENT TOOLS |
COVID-19 Re-opening tools & resources
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AIA RE-OCCUPANCY ASSESSMENT TOOL
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How AIA contracts address the COVID-19 pandemic
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Built around health: The impact of COVID-19 on urbanism Learn More
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2021 F.I.E.R.O. Station Design Symposium
Sun, September 19, 2021 — Wed, September 22, 2021
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The 2021 Virtual Hip Hop Architecture Camp® Internship Program - More Information
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EMERGING PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES |
AIA Michigan has Brightwood's 5.0 Study Guides. Please call 313-965-4100 or email Evelyn Dougherty
AIA Huron Valley has the ARE 5 Review Manual and the ARE 5 Practice Problems available to loan out free of charge. Please email AIA Huron Valley
AIA Saginaw Valley has the ARE materials available for their section members to borrow! If you're a member of the AIA Saginaw Valley chapter please contact AIA Saginaw Valley
AIA Southwest Michigan has the Brightwood ARE 5.0 Study Guides (physical copies & ebooks), the Ballast ARE 5.0 Review Manual, and an electronic copy of the The Architect's Handbook of Professional Practice (15th edition). All are available for members to check-out with no fee. Please contact AIA Southwest Michigan
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co.de.D Grasshopper Bootcamp
The Dig Deep Garden Party
2021 AIA Detroit Celebration of Architecture
Golf Outing
Fri., Sept. 10 - More Information
COTE Employing Passive Systems Webinar
Keynote Lecture Event: An Evening with Tod Williams and Billie Tsien
Ann Arbor 2030 District, Washtenaw Contractors Association, and AIA Huron Valley Carbon Neutrality Educational Webinar Series (listed below)
Tues., Sept. 14 - Zero Code/ASHRAE 90.1 2019/Benchmarking ordinances - More Information
Tues., Oct. 12 - Decarbonization in Existing Buildings & Historic Properties - More Information
Summer Picnic - Photography Exhibit
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Northampton, Massachusetts and Dubuque, Iowa have frequently outperformed larger jurisdictions on issues of climate change and resilience, emerging as leading municipalities. Learn more
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AIA Michigan is Leasing out their space! If you need space or know someone that is looking to lease click HERE for more information!
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APAC - Architects Political Actions Committee
Please consider giving to APAC.Giving is simple, just follow the link to the APAC donation page and click on the amount you wish to give. All donations must be from personal funds, no corporate donations are allowed by law. Donating by credit card is easy and fast.
Only personal contributions allowed
Affiliations able to contribute: AIA/AIAE, FAIA, Associate AIA
Thank you and with great appreciation,
APAC
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NSA Architecture, Farmington Hills, MI
Saroki Architecture, Birmingham, MI
TMP Architecture, Bloomfield Hills, MI
WTA Architects, Saginaw, MI
TowerPinkster, Kalamazoo, MI
Hobbs + Black Architects, Lansing/Ann Arbor, MI
Integrated Design Solutions, Troy, MI
Ghafari, Grand Rapids/Dearborn, MI
Kohler Architecture, Monroe, MI
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AIA MICHIGAN STRATEGIC PLAN |
Free AIAU courses for AIA members
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CONTACT THE STAFF
Executive Director of AIA Michigan: Events and Programming, Finances, Communications, Membership, Government Affairs, Sponsorship
Operations Director: Event Planning, Documents, Continuing Education, Membership, Sponsorship, Emerging Professionals
Administrative Assistant: Events, Membership, Documents, Continuing Education
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ArchiPrep® Meet the newest ARE® prep resource from AIA
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