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Advocacy at the Institute: Using the Website

 

There always seems to be so much information going around at the AIA, that it is sometimes really hard to get an overall idea of the scope of the Institutes efforts in keeping us, as members, informed.  As President, I could probably be included in some type of webinar or conference call at least three times a week. ( That is of course, if I didn’t actually want to get any work done for my real job.)  However, every now and then, I do get the opportunity to join in on a few of the presentations, even if it is to listen in the background and gain a little more knowledge of the Institute and it various programs, committees and departments. After yesterdays Government Advocacy Leadership Briefing, I thought it appropriate at this time of year, to provide a few links to AIA sites that, as members, we might not normally visit. Here are a few:

  • Do you want to know if an AIA member is running for office?  Visit the archipac site and find out which architect, on either the local, state, or federal level is running for office.
  • Do you want to know more about the IGCC, the International Green Construction Code?  Click here to find out more on how AIA is working with others on the development of the IGCC. read more…

    New Poll added on Associates Programs

    2010-10-04

    A new poll has been added to the website in an attempt to determine how members would like to see AIA Ohio address programs for Associate members.  Some arguments have been made that regular assigned member and Associate member programs should be planned to accommodate the needs of both groups.  Others suggest that separate programs, planned and coordinated by Associates should be provided to permit Associates and Emerging Professionals to provide programs distinct to their needs and goals.  What do you think.  Please add your vote on the new poll added to the lower left corner of this page and help us better develop programs necessary to meet member needs.

    Institute Secretary Extends 2009 CE Reporting

    2010-10-03

    The AIA Secretary has extended the deadline for members to report their 2009 education requirements.  In an email to CACE members and Component Presidents, Institute President George H. Miller FAIA and Paul W. Welch, Hon AIA, Acting Executive Director, announced that members who are behind in updating their transcript records have been granted and extension until Friday, December 31, 2010.  In recognizing the issues architects have faced because of the economic slowdown, the change was determined necessary to help members to complete and report their required CE requirements.  This extension is not a waiver to the CE requirements.  Those persons seeking a waiver should contact the Institute Secretary.

    Members who are at risk of losing membership by not meeting their continuing education requirements should have received an email directly from the Institute notifying them of this extension.

    Those currently not in compliance and also interested in petitioning the institute for a CE waiver should Click Here for additional information.

    AIA Ohio Presents 2010 Awards

    2010-10-02

    At a ceremony Friday evening at the Glass Pavilion of the Toledo Museum of Art, AIA Ohio recognized the recipients of the 2010 AIA Ohio Honor Awards.  The awards, presented by Jury Chair Craig Dykers AIA of Snohetta, Honor Awards Committee Chair John Kelleher AIA and AIA Ohio President Bruce W. Sekanick AIA, are part of the 2010 AIA Ohio Convention.  The intent of this long running awards program is to honor architects, and their clients, who through high level design, have distinguished themselves and their firms.  This year, there were 84 design award entries by 44 firms.

    The Honor Award recipients for the New Buildings, Additions, Renovations and Restorations category are:

    Bryant Arts Center, Granville, Ohio – Maddox NBD Inc, Powell, Ohio, Architect of Record, Beyer Blinder Belle, Architects & Planners LLP, Design Architect, Jobes Henderson & Associates Inc, Civil Engineer.

    Peoria Center for Performing Arts, Peoria, Arizona – Westlake Reed Leskosky, Architect, Cleveland, Ohio, Paul-Koehler Consulting Structural Engineer.

    Bertram and Judith Kohl Building, Oberlin, Ohio – Westlake Reed Leskosky, Architect, Cleveland, Ohio.

     

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    AIA Ohio Convention – Toledo

    September 30 – October 2, 2010

    On behalf of the Covention Committee, the Board, and the staff and officers, we would like to welcome our many members, members from neighboring Indiana and Michigan and guests to the AIA Ohio 2010 Convention in Toledo.  We hope that those attending will find the programs informative, thought provoking and enjoyable.  The Committee has done an excellent job and they should be commended for all of the hard work and effort they, and the entire Toledo chapter, have put into this program over that past year to help insure this years convention is nothing other than a true success.  For those attending, as well as those who cannot attend, many of the handouts have been posted on the website for your use and review.  These handouts are available under AIA Resources/ 2010 Convention tab located on the left side of the site.

     

     

    We look forward to seeing you at the many programs and venues.  We also commend those members, their clients, and firms who will receive recognition at the 2010 Design Awards program on Friday evening.  This event should once again prove to be a great opportunity to recognize those who have distinguished themselves within the profession and who have demonstrated the highest levels of design and architecture.

    Thank you for visiting Toledo and the 2010 AIA Ohio Convention:A Shared Vision from Different Perspectives.

    AIA Ohio Board takes action at July Meeting

     

    The AIA Ohio Board of Directors took action on a number of issues at the July meeting help at AIA Columbus and the Columbus Center for Architecture.  The mid-summer meeting is usually a busy meeting, but efforts to move both new and existing projects forward made for a lengthy day.

    The Board of Directors reviewed agenda items, including current finances, the Presidents and President-elects reports as well as the legislative report from David Field, CAE Hon. AIA.  A presentation on the Strategic Alignment Task Force was made by Terry Welker AIA.  Welker has worked over the past several months to compile information gathered by task force members and to provide a summary of comments and suggestions. The board voted to accept the report and will move forward at the next meeting in addressing specific issues identified in the report.

     

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    Architects Earn Continuing Education at AIA Ohio Spring Meeting


     

    Over 115 architects and associate architects fought the bad weather to come to the Columbus Renaissance Hotel on Friday, May 21 for the AIA Ohio Spring Meeting, Helping Architects and Firms Survive in Lean Times.  The programs were kicked off by Ray Kogan, who discussed current trends and offered ways for firms and architects to manage their way out of the recession.  Kogan was followed by a legislative update by AIA Ohio EVP/CEO, David Field, CAE, Hon. AIA.  After a quick lunch, the group broke out into different sessions, covering Marketing and Finding Projects, Staying Relevant in Today’s Economy, Successful Project Interviews, and Successful Resumes and Job Interviews.  AIA Ohio Past President Doug Steidl, FAIA, gave the keynote summary focusing on the Future of the Profession.  This free event built on the first AIA Ohio Spring meeting, held last year, and was offered to all Ohio architects.  Many thanks to Steve Shinn, AIA, for putting together such a strong program. Handouts and presentations can be found by clicking here.

    AIA Ohio Task Force Projects

    AIA Ohio continues its efforts to collect information and to provide for informed planning sessions as we move forward through the rest of the year and into 2011.  The organization has been concentrating on the Strategic Alignment Task Force, created last year, that has been charged with collecting information and offering comments and opinions on a wide range of issues facing AIA Ohio.  This task force, set to conclude its work on May 7, will provide the board with suggestions on ways to address issues relating to dues, management, representation, conventions, and the overall mission of the organization.  Members of this committee, appointed by their chapters, are asked to address as many of the questions in each of of the eight categories as possible prior to May 7, 2010, to allow a summary to be prepared by committee chair Terry Welker, AIA for the May 21, 2010 board meeting.

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    Survey of Ohio Design/Construction Industry’s Level of Building Information Modeling (BIM) Adoption

    The State Architect’s Office (SAO) is beginning a process to develop protocols for the specification of building information modeling (BIM) for design/construction projects of public facilities. To supplement their current fact finding stage, they have developed a short survey to assess the current level of BIM adoption within Ohio’s design and construction industry. SAO is seeking your input. They are requesting the completion of the survey by April 30, 2010.


    Click the link below to complete the electronic survey which will take approximately 8-10 minutes.

     

    http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BIMSurvey