Monday Minutes
December 13-17, 2021
Obituary
On Thursday, June 24, 2021, James Barry Shane, AIA, loving husband of Karen Lewis Shane, went home to the Lord. He fought valiantly against the ravages of multiple afflictions though finally chose to start his next journey surrounded by family.

Jim served as President of the Grand Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and as President of the Michigan Society of Architects. He was awarded the AIA Michigan Gold Medal in 1994 in recognition of contributions and for demonstrating outstanding achievement in professional endeavor. Both professionally and personally, Jim demonstrated great dedication and compassion for the people he encountered throughout his life, He will be greatly missed. Link to the full obituary
Events
Missed the 41st Annual Statewide Preservation Conference? Continue to register to watch 2021 Conference session recordings. Access to session recordings through 12/31/2021 Learn More and Register
David Ballard
Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Hold a spot in your calendar for our first Lunch and Learn lecture for Spring 2022! We're bringing David Ballard, Video Game Developer - Sr. World Builder at Amazon Games, working on New World to discuss user experience in 3D space and iteration in 3D environmental design. REGISTER
The JE:DI. Agenda in Action with an augmented series of panels and workshops that will build on the outcomes of last year’s critical discourse and frameworks. We will begin with a summary of what we learned in 2020 and build upon it with today’s evolving challenges with an overview of JE:DI frameworks for solving these challenges proposed to date across multiple organizations. Visit the Equity by Design JE:DI Agenda in Action Series Website

Save the Date for the Series
Session 2: Friday February 4th - 12-2pm PST
Session 3: Friday April 8 - 12-2pm PST
Session 4: Friday, June 3 -12-4pm PST
[EQxDHackathon!] Program Forthcoming
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Component Update
Critical care design: The history and future Panel discussion led by Frank Zilm on the history and future of critical care unit design. Panelists include distinguished healthcare design professionals and professors as well as notable, credentialed nightingale professors of nursing. Earn 1 LU/HSW Dec 14, 2021 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM (ET) Register today
Working across housing typologies Join us for this session to learn about innovative models of practice and projects that are diversifying the housing market. Discover what single-family and multi-family housing can learn from each other, and how firms are structuring their practices to tackle an array of housing typologies and mission-driven work. Earn 1 LU Dec 15, 2021 from 01:00 PM to 02:30 PM (ET) Register
COTE® Top Ten 2022 call for submissions are now open Celebrating its 26th year, the Committee on the Environment (COTE®) Top Ten Awards is the industry's best-known award program for sustainable design excellence. Awarded projects will demonstrate a holistic vision of architecture, exemplified across the ten measures of AIA's Framework for Design Excellence. Deadline: January 13th, 2022, 5pm EST Learn more
Nominations are open for the 2022 elections Architect members in good standing may declare candidacy for AIA elected national office (2023 First Vice President or 2023-2024 Secretary). Individuals eligible for selection as a 2023-2025 At-large Director, per the Bylaws, may also declare candidacy. Deadline: Monday, February 14, 2022 at 5pm EST
Tuition and ARE Scholarships Applications for tuition scholarships and additional ARE grants. Architect Registration Exam (ARE) candidates, and licensed architects pursuing enrichment opportunities. Apply today
K-12 Resources - Watch today and view the Presentation
Access complimentary construction economic news and construction forecasts Economic resources from ConstructConnect
Best Practice: Architecture as a value proposition
Firm Survey Report Available for FREE
Download the MI Practice Advisory
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). Please contact AIA Southwest Michigan
NCARB Remote (or online) proctoring enables candidates to take the ARE in a private location that meets specific requirements.
ArchiPrep® ARE® prep resource from AIA
Chapter Events
Rescheduled Eastpointe Designers' Charrette: Parking Lot to Event Space
Sat., Jan. 29, 2022 - More Information


AIA Grand Rapids COTE: Design for Change
Thurs., Dec. 16 - More Information

Ann Arbor 2030 District, Washtenaw Contractors Association, and AIA Huron Valley Carbon Neutrality Educational Webinar Series (listed below) 

A2 Zero and Washtenaw County climate action plan updates. Speakers: Missy Stults, City of Ann Arbor Andrew DeLeeuw, Washtenaw County
Tues., Jan. 11, 2022 - More Information

Native Landscape & Green Infrastructure
Tues. Feb. 8, 2022 - More Information

Ithaca's Energy Efficiency Retrofitting and Thermal Load Electrification Program
Tues., March 8.2022 - More Information

University of Michigan Campus facility strategies
Tues., April 12.2022 - More Information

Reducing embodied carbon: Mass Timber, Urban Wood & Steel
Tuesday, May 10.2022 - More Information

Electrification: Heat, pump/ERV system case studies
Tues., June 14.2022 - More Information






Sustainability Resources
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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Job Board
Jeffrey A. Scott Architects, Farmington, MI
12.13.2021 Jeffrey A. Scott Architects is seeking a Project Architect. To learn more about Jeffrey A. Scott Architects visit www.jscottarchitects.com

Angelini & Associates Architects, Ann Arbor, MI
12.13.2021 Angelini & Associates Architects is seeking a Project Architect and Project Designer. To learn more about Angelini & Associates Architects visit www.angeliniarchitects.com

Ghafari, Dearborn, MI
12.8.2021 Ghafari is seeking an Architect and Senior Architect. To learn more about Ghafari visit www.ghafari.com

Daniels and Zermack Architects, Ann Arbor, MI
12.8.2021 Daniels and Zermack Architects is seeking a Project Architect. To learn more about Daniels and Zermack Architects visit www.danielsandzermack.com

The Think Shop Architects, Detroit, MI
12.6.2021 The Think Shop Architects is seeking a Draftsperson and a Project Architect. To learn more about The Think Shop Architects visit www.thethinkshopdetroit.com.

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids, MI
12.6.2021 The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority (GFIAA) is seeking statements of qualifications from interested firms to provide Detailed Design, Procurement Support, and Construction Support for the rehabilitation of the airfield lighting, controls, and electrical system at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 pm local time on January 5, 2022. View Request for Qualifications for further information. To learn more about the Gerald R. Ford International Airport visit www.grr.org.

Quinn Evans, Ann Arbor/Detroit, MI
11.19.2021 Quinn Evans is seeking an Architectural Designer, Architect and Senior Architect. To learn more about Quinn Evans visit www.quinnevans.com.

HED, Southfield, MI
11.16.2021 HED is seeking an Architectural Designer. To learn more about HED visit www.hed.design

TMP Architecture, Inc., Bloomfield Hills, MI
11.16.2021 TMP Architecture, Inc. is seeking a Project Architect, Project Designer, Project Manager and Interior Designer. To learn more about TMP Architecture visit www.tmp-architecture.com.
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Covid Updates, Resources & Assessment Tools
Business Planning Many companies say that vaccination is one of the most important variables AIA’s General Counsel discusses considerations for mandatory vaccination policies. As businesses grapple with next steps, Harvard Business Review offers four strategies for Making the Hybrid Workplace Fair and McKinsey shares their latest perspectives on COVID-19’s implications for business.
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