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AIA-Ohio Past President, Senator Chris Widener, FAIA, has been named Vice Chairman of the powerful Senate Finance and Financial Institutions. Chris also serves as Chairman of the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee and sits on the Senate's Insurance,...
Senate Committee Hears Sustainability Bill (HB7
The Senate Finance and Financial Institutions Committee took sponsor testimony Tuesday on HB7 which would require a building or structure erected or constructed using state capital moneys to adhere to certain sustainability standards. Rep. Harris said her bill...
Logan Announces Five-Year Preservation Plan for Ohio
As his first duty as SHPO, Logan announced that the five-year statewide historic preservation plan, A Future For Ohio's Past: A Plan for Ohioans 2010-2014, is available to the public. The plan was prepared by the Ohio Historic Preservation Office in partnership with...
AIA National Grassroots
Component leadership from across the state, region, and country assembled in Washington DC over the past several days to meet with congressional leaders, obtain continuing education, and to learn of new initiatives, efforts, or programs of the Institute. AIA Ohio was...
Architect’s Licensing Bill (SB 183) Heard
Architect's Licensing Bill (SB 183) Heard The House Civil and Commercial Law Committee held a hearing February 2 on SB 183 which would eliminate a grandfather exemption from the requirements of the Architects Law granted to certain corporations. In sponsor testimony,...
Senate Committee Hears Two School Energy Bills
Senate Committee Hears Two School Energy Bills The Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee heard two bills February 2 that would affect the future energy use by schools. SB223 ENERGY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (Stewart J) To expand special improvement district energy...
Proposed Park District Bldg. Dept. Bill Heard
Proposed Park District Bldg. Dept. Bill Heard The Ohio House Local Government/Public Administration Committee took sponsor testimony on SB 151 Wednesday. The bill would add park districts to the existing list of political subdivisions permitted to create a building...
AIA Ohio Leaders Prepare for Grassroots Event
AIA leaders throughout Ohio are preparing to go to Washington DC, Feb. 3-6, for the National Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference. This annual event for component Presidents, Presidents-elect, component executives and their staffs, national board...
Federal Government Grants Ohio $25 Million For Housing Program
Federal Government Grants Ohio $25 Million For Housing Program Ohio was awarded $25.4 million in federal stimulus funding Thursday for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, becoming the only state to receive such direct funding, according to the Department of...
Support Earthquake Reconstruction in Haiti
On Jan. 12th, a powerful 7.0 quake hit the impoverished nation of Haiti. There has been widespread major damage and a loss of life estimated to be between 45,000 to 50,000 (source: Red Cross). There are projections of 2-3M without shelter. Since then, Architecture for...