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June 7-11, 2021
COMPONENT UPDATE
AIA National 2022 Awards Cycle: See what’s open Honors & Awards The 2022 Awards cycle has kicked off with several awards that are currently open. Among those are Architecture, Architecture Firm, Gold Medal, Interior Architecture, Regional & Urban, and Twenty-five year. Learn more
AIA Conference on Architecture 2021
Jun 17, Jul 8, Jul 29, Aug 19
This discussion will take a hard look at the ongoing definition, development, and hurdles of hybrid work environments in the A/E field and beyond, with insights from leading workplace designers and behavioral scientists. June 23 at 12:00 pm ET Earn 1 LU/HSW Register today
This year’s virtual COTE Open Forum on Thursday, June 24 at 3:30 pm ET will examine how architects can pursue climate action and climate justice through advocacy, commitments, electrification, and resilience. Come for an interactive discussion and actionable takeaways! Learn more
This session will cover effective strategies for collaboration, innovation, and interchange between emerging professionals and seasoned practitioners. Attendees will learn how to incorporate professional practice methodologies conducive to mentorship and career development. June 30 at 12:00 pm ET Earn 1.5 LU's Learn more
AIA's Architecture Billings Index is a recognized leading indicator for nonresidential construction and is available to AIA members for free. March’s index showed billings continued their turnaround, with a strong ABI score of 55.6. Inquiries into new work and the value of new design contracts also both continued to rise. Learn more
K-12 Resources ready for launch 
Watch today and view the Presentation
Last summer, NOMA and AIA Board members met to strengthen the relationship between the two organizations. Learn more
Access complimentary construction economic news and construction forecasts Economic resources from ConstructConnect
Latest residential firm trends Access the latest releases today
Free Resume Review on Career Center AIA Career Center.
On-demand Housing and Community Development videos Learn more
New Visual Identity Implemented To Support AIA Priorities blueprintforbetter.org. Read More
Best Practice: Architecture as a value proposition
Firm Survey Report Available for FREE
Please download the MI Practice Advisory and share with your colleagues!
COVID UPDATES, RESOURCES & ASSESSMENT TOOLS
Business Planning
Many companies say that vaccination is one of the most important variables influencing return-to-office plans. But can firms require employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19 before returning to the office? 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.
COVID-19 Re-opening tools & resources 
AIA RE-OCCUPANCY ASSESSMENT TOOL
How AIA contracts address the COVID-19 pandemic
Built around health: The impact of COVID-19 on urbanism Learn More
NCARB Remote (or online) proctoring enables candidates to take the ARE in a private location that meets specific requirements.
MAF Announces its Architecture Inspires! Photo Contest 

Do you love taking pictures of Michigan architecture as much as we do? Want the chance to see your photos featured on MAF’s website and social media – and win prizes, too? MAF is proud to announce its inaugural photography competition, “Architecture Inspires". We are looking for those one-of-a-kind inspirational images showing a unique relationship between people and buildings, and which demonstrate how architecture enriches life. The contest runs through July 12. Read more.
UPCOMING EVENTS
OldCastle Webinars - Free for AIA Michigan Members
NOMA is honored to celebrate our 50th Year Anniversary in Detroit, where our twelve founders convened for the 1971 AIA Conference. Over the past five decades, NOMA has grown to over 2,000 members in over 120 professional and student chapters in North America. In 2021, we invite you to join us in Detroit as we honor our history, relish in our present day accomplishments and look to build a brighter future for our profession and our communities.
Mid Summer Conference will be August 5-8 at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. The committee has planned many continuing education seminars, tours and family activities that will be sure to please everyone. The Grand is taking measures to socially distance and provide a safe and healthy environment.
 
The registration deadline for the hotel and conference registration is July 6, 2021. We are not guaranteed conference rates past the deadline.

This year there are many changes planned at the grand. Please check out this link for a “Grand Sneak Peak”
SMACNA Detroit 55th Annual Golf Outing Indianwood Golf & Country Club on Monday August 9, 2021 - More Information
The 2021 Virtual Hip Hop Architecture Camp® Internship Program -  More Information
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
CHAPTER EVENTS
2021 Christopher Kelley Leadership Info Session + Q&A
Thursday, June 10th - More Information

HSW Webinar | Resilience + Adaptation: An Introduction
Thurs., June 10 - More Information
 
Cutting - Edge Code Compliance with MWA
Wed., June 16 - More Information

HSW Webinar | Designing for Health and Well-Being
Thurs., June 24 - More Information

Flat Plate Voided Concrete Slab Systems with Cobiax USA
Wed., June 30 - More Information
 
Sidewalk Architecture: Call for Installation Designs
Designs due Wednesday, June 30 - More Information

Call for Applications: Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program
Submissions due Wednesday, June 30 - More Information



AIAGR COTE Planning Meeting
Thurs., June 10 - RSVP

AIAGR COTE Framework Event
Thurs., June 17 - Save the Date!

Golf Outing
Wed., June 30 - More Information

AIA Grand Rapids Honor Awards Call for Entries
Register by July 2 - More Information

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

Tues., June 8 - Zero Code/ASHRAE 90.1 2019/Benchmarking ordinances - More Information

Tues., July 13 - Building Tune-ups & Rx Commissioning - More Information

Tues., Aug. 10 - NZE Communities & Multifamily Projects - More Information

Tues., Sept. 14 - Zero Code/ASHRAE 90.1 2019/Benchmarking ordinances - More Information

Tues., Oct. 12 - Decarbonization in Existing Buildings & Historic Properties - More Information



Learning in Lockdown: Scranton Products: Sustainable & Contemporary Locker Solutions for All Purposes
Tues., June 8 - More Information

Learning in Lockdown: J+J Flooring: Introduction to Carpet Specifications
Tues., June 22 - More Information

Learning in Lockdown: EcoSurroundings: Biophilic Design
Tues., July 13 - More Information

Learning in Lockdown: Spray Lock: Colloidal Silica Concrete Waterproofing
Tues., July 27 - Moire Information



SUSTAINABILITY RESOURCES
Architect’s primer on renewable energy Incorporating renewable energy into your projects is easier and more affordable than ever. Learn more
Take action with this Sustainability Action Plan A solid Sustainability Action Plan can transform your firm. Learn more
Northampton, Massachusetts and Dubuque, Iowa have frequently outperformed larger jurisdictions on issues of climate change and resilience, emerging as leading municipalities. Learn more
AIA Michigan is Leasing out their space! If you need space or know someone that is looking to lease click HERE for more information!
APAC - Architects Political Actions Committee

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JOB BOARD
The Collaborative, Ann Arbor/Toledo, MI
5.24.2021 The Collaborative is seeking 3 positions: an Architect – Entry Level, a Technical Architect and a Project Designer.  To learn more about The Collaborative visit tc.design.

Kohler Architecture, Monroe, MI
5.24.2021 Kohler Architecture is seeking a Senior-Level Detailer.  To learn more about Kohler Architecture visit www.kohlerarchitect.net.

Jonathan Lee Architects, Petosky, MI
5.10.2021 Jonathan Lee Architects is seeking an Architectural Associate.  To learn more about Jonathan Lee Architects visit www.jleearch.com.
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