Nathan Johnson, passed away this month at 96. When Nathan Johnson founded his architectural firm in Detroit in the mid-1950s, Black architects like himself were few and far between. His success paved the way for later generations of architects of color, all while gifting multiple buildings of note to Detroit’s cityscape. Read the Free Press special by John Gallagher
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SPEAKERS
- Edward Mazria, Founder and CEO, Architecture 2030
- Ginger Scoggins, Treasurer, ASHRAE
- Peter Exley, President, American Institute of Architects
- Alan Vallance, Chief Executive, Royal Institute of British Architects
- Caroline Pidcock, Member of the Climate Action + Sustainability Taskforce (CAST) Group and Chair of the AIA Environment Design Advisory Group, Australian Institute of Architects
- Kotchakorn Voraakhom, Climate Change Working Group Chair, International Federation of Landscape Architects
- Carl Elefante, International Steering Committee, Climate Heritage Network
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** FREE WEBINAR ** 1HSW/LU
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Upcoming USGBC Detroit Region Events
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Building Imaginations
MARQUETTE’S PETER WHITE LIBRARY RECEIVES MAF BUILD IMAGINATION TOY KIT
Marquette’s Peter White Public Library recently received one of MAF's Build Imagination educational toy kits, which young students use in the library’s maker space. “The response has been very positive,” said Sarah Rehborg, PWPL Youth Services Librarian. “It has been fulfilling to see the children interacting with and excited by the toys.” The kits encourage STEAM learning and creativity, through fun, educational, and entertaining activities for kids. The kits were developed by MAF’s Rae Dumke Development Fund, in partnership with Birmingham’s Baldwin Public Library. READ MORE
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Board of Directors has selected Lakisha Ann Woods, CAE, as the next AIA Executive Vice President/Chief Executive Officer effective Jan. 31, 2022. Click to read the AIA Press Release
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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
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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 Commitment
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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). Please contact AIA Southwest Michigan
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BCRC 2018 IBC Accessibility & Usability: Commercial and Residential
Rescheduled Eastpointe Designers' Charrette: Parking Lot to Event Space
AIA Grand Rapids Intellectual Property Panel Discussion Webinar
Tour of the new Kalamazoo Latvian Church, designed by Intersect Studio!
Construction tour of the Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries new Women & Children's Shelter
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Achieving zero emissions from new construction will require energy efficient buildings that use no on-site fossil fuels and are 100% powered by on-site and/or off-site renewable energy. New Construction Actions
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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
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APAC
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Quinn Evans, Ann Arbor/Detroit, MI
HED, Southfield, MI
TMP Architecture, Inc., Bloomfield Hills, MI
Partners in Architecture, Mt. Clemens, MI
Daniels & Zermack Architects, Ann Arbor, MI
NSA Architecture, Farmington Hill, MI
The Collaborative, Ann Arbor, MI/Toledo, OH
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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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Covid Updates, Resources & Assessment Tools |
Built around health: The impact of COVID-19 on urbanism Learn More
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