DEADLINE APPROACHING
2020 AIA Louisiana Awards Program
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To recognize excellence in architecture, AlA Louisiana would like to announce the 2020 Design Awards Call for Entries is OPEN!
Any architectural project completed within the last 5 calendar years (January 2015) which has been produced by, or in collaboration with, a member firm of AIA Louisiana is eligible for submission. Projects may be located outside of Louisiana but must be submitted
by an AIA Louisiana member. The cost is $200 per entry.
Our schedule is as follows:
April 15, 2020 – Call for Entries Open
June 17, 2020 (4:00 p.m. CT)
– Entry Forms and Fees Due
July 16, 2020 (4:00 p.m. CT) – Deadline for Submissions to be uploaded.
July 30, 2020 – Submissions sent to Design Awards Jury
September 25, 2020 – AIA Louisiana Awards Luncheon
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2020 AIA Louisiana Professional Achievement
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The AIA Louisiana Professional Achievement Awards recognize individuals for their excellent work and service to the profession, and their dedication to the practice of architecture. Participation in each category is limited to current membership in AIA Louisiana.
It is through the recognition of excellence and distinguished service that we promote the value of the profession as a whole. Please help us recognize the efforts of your peers.
DEADLINES
The submission deadline for AIA Louisiana Professional Achievement Awards is
August 3, 2020, 4:00 p.m. All deadlines are strictly observed.
Click images below to learn more about each award and to apply.
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EMERGING PROFESSIONALS AWARD
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BIM – Building Design Technology and It’s Effects on Project Leaders
(Virtual Workshop; 1LU)
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Many architects today are familiar with the concept of BIM and the impact related technologies have had on the way they practice. However, BIM is part of a much larger topic of building design technologies that extends to construction as well as owner operations. Evaluating what level of technology can bring value to a project and understanding how to properly incorporate the use of that technology is what architects need to know as project leaders.
Through a review of industry standards and case studies, this course will educate architects on some of the ways that building technology is having an impact for contractors and owners. Lastly, this course will discuss some of the processes and contractual documents that are critical to successfully incorporating such technologies into their projects.
Date
: July 14, 2020
Time
: 1:00-2:00 CT
AIA Members
: $25/member
Non-Members
: $50/non-member
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The following AIA Louisiana committees have vacancies. Contact
inquiries@aiala.com
to get involved….
Membership: Maintain and increase membership involvement, value, and education, as well as develop and increase overall organization membership.
Public Awareness: Enhances public awareness of architecture, architects, and the built environment.
Scholarship: Charged with oversight of chapter scholarships.
COTE (Committee on the Environment): Works to advance, disseminate, and advocate design practices that integrate built and natural systems and enhance both the design quality and environmental performance of the built environment.
CRAN (Custom Residential Architects Network): Enhances member value with a focus towards residential markets, housing issues, design, and construction.
Associates & Emerging Professionals: Create opportunities to aid in and increase the member value for intern architect members and those recently licensed.
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Re-Occupancy Assessment Tool
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Architects and allied professionals are in a unique position to coordinate a range of mitigation strategies that, in aggregate, reduce the risk of exposure to and transmission of COVID-19 within non-health care settings. The goal of this assessment tool is to promote best practices that protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public while creating opportunities for businesses, schools, restaurants, and other non-essential facilities to provide services.
This document provides architects, private clients, and civic leaders a framework of strategies for reoccupying buildings and businesses that are in the process of transitioning from being fully closed to fully open; including:
- baseline parameters for re-occupancy
- architectural and engineering strategies for site and site arrival, building envelope, fixtures and furnishings, plumbing and HVAC
- administrative policies and procedures to reduce the spread of pathogens and support physical distancing
- policies and procedures related to PPE
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The Governor has announced the activation of
Open Safely which is an online portal for existing closed businesses to and declare the intention to reopen under the restrictive measures.
When you
visit this link and complete the quick process, you will receive the current life safety and COVID mitigation standards along with a placard to post. The business will then receive real-time updates on changes to include when opening is allowed for the specific type of business.
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Please answer a quick survey!
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If you have not already filled out our survey, please complete it now. As you are keenly aware, COVID-19 is having wide reaching affects with the profession. It is also affecting programming within AIA Louisiana. As the organization makes some decisions regarding the structure of State Conference, Celebrate Architecture, and other Continuing Education sessions, we need to hear from you to better inform our decisions.
Please take just a couple of minutes to answer the six questions of this survey. Your opinions and perspective are integrally important, so we thank you in advance for providing the quick feedback.
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NCARB Updates Regarding ARE
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Staff experts provide in-depth responses to our most frequently asked questions related to the ARE and the COVID-19 pandemic—including ones that didn’t get to in the live webinar.
Part I |
Part II
NCARB Blog
To date, 54 of the 55 U.S. state and territorial boards are open and providing essential services.
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Free or Discounted Resources
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ArchiPrep®, AIA's newest ARE® prep resource, is
free through August 31.
AIAU's Emerge series offers free courses that earn AXP experience hours to Associate AIA members.
AIA is also offering new grads free membership, for up to 18 months, upon graduation. Have your résumé reviewed by an expert, for free, through the
AIA Career Center. On your account overview page, scroll to the TopResume section at the bottom to submit your résumé. Are you recruiting for a workshare position? Post it for free on The AIA Career Center's
new staff sharing portal, which connects firms that need additional workers but are unable to hire with firms that are short of work but want to retain their staff.
Sherwin Williams is offering a 25% discount on paints and stains and a 15% discount on related products. Reach out to your account executive for more details or
find one here.
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Architecture Firm Best Practices, Resources & Templates in Response to COVID-19
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Review or contribute to a
living document of resources that compiles guidelines and examples of how architecture firms are adapting to keep their practices open during the pandemic. (Created by the team at Practice of Architecture)
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Covid 19 Architecture Firm Best Practices,...
Architecture Firm Best Practices, Resources & Templates for Communications and Temp Policies in Response to COVID-19 We are looking for documents that offices are circulating that are coming back to work. If you are willing to share please email...
Read more
docs.google.com
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Returning to work and keeping employees safe is a top priority. See a checklist
HERE put together by Safety Pro Resources should you wish to create your own.
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NIBS’ Whole Building Design Guide
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NIBS’ Whole Building Design Guide puts the spotlight on ICC’s Coronavirus Resource Center webpage
The
Whole Building Design Guide, sponsored by the National Institute of Building Sciences, is now featuring
ICC’s Coronavirus Resource Center page on the homepage. WBDG is a widely accessed tool within the building industry, getting over 600,000 unique visitors a year. In addition to the feature on the homepage, WBDG also features many ICC resources in its COVID-19 Resource Center. The National Institute of Building Sciences developed the WBDG-Whole Building Design Guide to foster communication and knowledge-sharing among federal, industry and academic partners to advance high-performing facilities. You can keep up with the latest on ICC’s Coronavirus Resource Center page by
clicking here.
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Feedback From ICC Members Sought On Residential Solar Energy System Permit Applications
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To better understand how we can support our members, the Code Council is
seeking feedback on the topic of residential solar energy system permit applications and the proposed SolarApp approach. Here’s a
brief survey to help ICC understand how widespread these permitting challenges have become, and your thoughts on whether something like the SolarApp portal can help to address it. We welcome the feedback of Governmental Members.
Read more here.
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There is limited guidance on how to modify the built environment to reduce risk of exposure to COVID-19, and to avoid recurring cycles of outbreak. AIA convened a virtual charrette with architects and experts in public health, engineering, and facilities management
to develop guidance for building management professionals, design professionals, and federal, state, county, and local governments. Input from the charrette led to a new
Risk Management Plan for Buildings worksheet, enhanced the
Re-occupancy Assessment Tool, and expanded the
ArchMap. In addition,
the CDC just released sweeping new guidelines on the safest way to reopen office buildings. Need talking points to frame your conversations with clients?
AIA's new Five Steps to Thrive will help you best position your value. Thanks to everyone who submitted a video or message to celebrate architecture's class of 2020!
Watch them on Twitter or submit your own by tagging @AIANational and include the hashtag #ArchGrad20.
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AIA's COVID-19 Business Task Force New Content Series
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On May 28, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 by a vote of 417–1, which would
extend the covered period (during which eligible expenses may be forgiven) from 8 weeks to 24 weeks. It would also change the percentage of the loan that must go to payroll expenses to qualify for loan forgiveness from 75% to 60%. The Senate debated a similar proposal last week and will return from recess this week. Earlier, the Small Business Administration released the "much-awaited" PPP loan forgiveness application and instructions.
This summary by Hinckley Allen provides answers to critical questions, which will change if the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 becomes law.
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Louisiana has membership levels to fit most any interest….and with dues being pro-rated for
NEW Affiliate members, dues are
50% OFF right now! Check out details on how to join as a company or an individual
HERE
State Conference on Architecture (Sept 24-25th): Planning is in the works! Are you interested in being involved, sponsoring, and/or aligning your company with those in the field? Click
HERE to see ways to do that!
Looking to get a little more involved?
AIALA has vacancies on the following committees: Membership, Public Awareness, Scholarship, COTE (Committee on the Environment), CRAN (Custom Residential Architects Network), and Associates & Emerging Professionals. Contact
kathydesselle@aiala.org for more information on committee activities and focus.
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A Few Articles Worth Noting
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