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I am writing this during a coast-to-coast trip in which record high temperatures fast forwarded me into the middle of summer – or so it seems – as this year continues to fly by. With the Institute’s business meeting and ‘A22 Conference on Architecture just a few weeks away, I look forward to connecting with peers from other Large States and advocating for AIA Michigan members and priorities. We have a great slate of candidates vying for National Board of Director leadership positions and just one resolution on the agenda. Component conference calls and position statements reiterate the two priority goals of our organization: equitable, diverse, inclusive practice, and accelerated movement toward responsive, resilient, sustainable designs.
Here in Michigan we continue to use those goals and our own strategic plan to validate everything from Honor Awards criteria to programming and funding of committee work. We are pleased to share that our AIA Michigan committee for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) will be offering a panel discussion later in the year to share insight into how to implement J.E.D.I. initiatives into firm culture and policies. Our peer organization, Michigan Architectural Foundation, is once again a sponsor of NOMA’s summertime Project Pipeline Camp programs in Kalamazoo and Detroit. Details are available at www.nomadetroit.org/project-pipeline.
Complementary yet very unique programs working toward the common goal of a better profession. Read more.
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AIA Huron Valley will be kicking off some warmer weather activities, with a booth at the A2ZERO Green Fair, on Friday June 10 th, 6-9pm. As proud supporters of the City of Ann Arbor’s transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030, we will be at our booth to answer community questions and promote this initiative. We have been co-sponsoring the A2ZERO on-line Lunch and Learn series with the Ann Arbor 2030 District and the Washtenaw Contractors Association. Our next session will be on June 14 at noon and will discuss ‘Building Electrification: Heat pumps & Energy Recovery Ventilators. Contact info@aiahv.org to register for the event.
Another one of our initiatives is the ongoing sponsorship of our annual AWARDS publication. For the past five years, we have published an annual AWARDS booklet. This publication is a way to document and celebrate impactful architecture within our local community, and beyond. It features our Chapter’s Annual Award project winners, as well as original articles written by featured authors, notes our sponsors, and has a listing of all current AIAHV members. Read more. |
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Niki Tischler, Assoc. AIA |
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Hello from Lafayette Park!
I’m writing to you today to discuss the Turquoise Agenda. Since January I’ve been meeting monthly with my knowledge network group. We’ve been meeting to discuss sustainability and resilience in the practice of Architecture. Our focus has been on knowledge gaps on the topics of climate action, sustainability, and resilience. We’re working towards creating an entry point for Emerging Professionals to learn about and advocate for climate action.
We all know how difficult it is to advocate for sustainability in practice, therefore, it is my aim to provide knowledge on the various ways we can change our practice or design better buildings to provide a better future for generations to come. I’d like to utilize my voice through this channel to share resources, events, and ways to get involved in promoting sustainability in your work environment. Read more.
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May Events
Design and Construction of Concrete Grid Pavements | June 9, 2022 | Register
A'22 Conference on Architecture | June 22-25, 2022 | Learn more
Find your local chapter events on our calendar!
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Brent DeKryger, AIA
Blake Hill, Assoc. AIA
B. N. Robinson, AIA
Kyle D Osterhart, LEED AP BD+C, AIA
Ross Hoekstra, Assoc. AIA
Benjamin Henry Motyl, AIA
Kelsey L. Morrison, Assoc. AIA
James Hall, Assoc. AIA
Karen Cuellar, Assoc. AIA
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