About the 2016 SAR Conference in Savannah, GA: Growability: Handling Growth & Density The communities across our region are experiencing unprecedented growth due to the desirability of the South Atlantic - quality of life, the environment, and jobs. As our cities and towns become more dense, we are experiencing resistance to this change, with current residents becoming increasingly vocal in their opposition to larger projects, taller buildings, and increased traffic. How can design excellence overcome these challenges, and what role can architects play in making our built environments vibrant and desirable to all of our citizens?Learn more about the schedule and Emerging Professionals track.

From paintings and sculptures to fashion and live performance, we’re looking for the best art that Atlanta has to offer. Submissions are now open for URBANfronts, returning for a fourth year this September 22nd. This year’s theme is the "Intersection of Nature and Technology." In today’s world, technology has become as ubiquitous as nature in many aspects of our life. The impact of the built environment we have created has now overcome the resilience of the natural ecosystems we depend on. URBANfronts will now explore the intersection of technology and nature through creative investigations of art, architecture and performing arts.

Earn: (2) AIA HSW CEU credits. October 18th, 2016 | 11:30 - 1:30pm Michael Cheatham of Yanmar will present "Utilizing Natural Gas to Increase Sustainability". Discuss how to apply natural gas driven heat pumps and cogeneration systems in a variety of applications to increase sustainability. Attendees will ultimately find the benefits of natural gas as a fuel source. Attendees will be able to interact with a demonstration trailer. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University, and before joining YANMAR, Michael worked for 20 years in a diverse range of organizations, including Carel, Inc., Mitsubishi Electric and Erico Eriflex. RSVP Available soon!

Seminar: HVAC Basics for Commercial Interiors September 14, 2016 | 12pm Earn: 1 AIA LU / HSW Presenter Matt Marvel of Jordan & Skala Engineers will present a course that provides an overview of the HVAC systems associated with commercial interiors projects.

Earn 1 AIA/HSW Credit on "Lighting for the Learning Environment", presented by Acuity Brandy September 21, 2016 | 12pm Description The educational environment is a dynamic, interactive space. Educators are seeking high-performance educational environments that maximize the learning and health of the student and increase teacher performance, while reducing energy use and spend. This one–hour course will explore quality lighting in the educational environment. This includes delivering the right amount of light, at the right quality, when and where it is needed. The right lighting solution compliments the learning environment of the future by integrating electric lighting, daylighting and controls. This enables control in the classroom, drives energy efficiency and ensures optimal performance for teachers and students.

Earn 1 AIA LU / HSW Credit with presenter Kathy Antor of 2/90 Sign Systems on " Accessibility & the ADA – 2010 Standard for Room Identification Sign" September 28, 2016 | 12pm Description This course will educate the attendee about current ADA/Accessibility requirements, including the 2010 Standard (SAD), as it relates to room identification signs, and will provide education about the technical characteristics (geared toward helping specifiers) concerning a vandal-resistant material (photopolymer) used in fabricating vandal-resistant ADA complaint signage.

AIA Atlanta and Black Spectacles are partnering to offer a three-month, self-paced AIA Architect Registration Examination (ARE®) Prep workshop subscription through video content, in-house study sessions and guest speaker Q&A. Beginning Wednesday, August 17, 2016, the workshop aims to create a steady environment for young professionals to study for and successfully complete the ARE. Registration is now open, with a discounted price of $199 for AIA members. The program is open to Georgia residents only.

Tired of the big city and it’s woes? How does practicing architecture in a medium size town sound? Leave the problems of the city behind and enjoy an area with a great quality of life and a slower pace, while still designing exciting projects. Virgo Gambill Architects is seeking candidates for the position of Architect / Project Architect. This Augusta, Georgia firm has been established since 1984 and has healthcare, educational, governmental, and religious projects as its major markets of focus. Projects also include museums, historic restoration, office buildings, restaurants, libraries, and residences.

We are looking for a Cad Technician/Project Manager that can help with questions and reviews when Larry is out of office, at Larry Bryson Architect, P.C. Firm located on St. Simons Island Georgia . Serious candidates only and must have 5 years plus on Auto Cad. Pay and vacation will be discussed at interview or via phone conference. It is a full time position M-F 9-5, please contact Terri at terridawsey@bellsouth.net

AIA Georgia has decided to bring its job board in-house to give our members better rates and more exposure to a greater job pool with amazing features and tools to make the whole process a bit easier to manage. Check back soon!

GET ON THE BUS WITH NOMATLANTA TO BE PART OF HISTORY IN WASHINGTON DC! Join NOMAtlanta for a special bus trip to the historic Grand Opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington D.C. It is sure to be an exciting weekend at the grand opening celebration of the first national museum honoring black culture and the tremendous work of from the design team of NOMA members and architects Philip Freelon and David Adjaye. You will also get a chance to meet and network other NOMA chapters which are already attending to include NYCOBA/NOMA, NJNOMA, PhilaNOMA, and DCNOMA. The bus is scheduled to depart from downtown Atlanta, GA on Friday, September 23, 2016 and return on Sunday, September 25, 2016. DEADLINE IS TODAY SEPTEMBER 9TH!!

SCAD presents "Interior States," an exhibition by photographer Sarah Hobbs. Hobbs says of her practice, "The viewer is not merely a visitor but is called to participate in completing the work through identifying or sympathizing with the image." Hobbs assembles complex installations in private spaces, such as domestic interiors, hotel rooms and self-storage facilities. These installations wryly portray psychological traits, and Hobbs exaggerates familiar emotions, such as indecisiveness, perfectionism, denial or escapism. She photographs her installations, producing images that are simultaneously absurd and darkly humorous, and are primarily printed in large formats to invite the viewer to "enter" the space. The photographs in "Interior States" were created between 1999 and 2016, and the exhibition is a concise survey of Hobbs’ photographic works to date. Now through Sunday, Sept 24th.

Thursday, September 15th - Noon

Tuesday, October 13th, 6:30 p.m. at Bonefish on St. Simon's Island

Thursday, September 15th, Noon.

Tuesday, September 13th, 6:30 p.m. at 835 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Thursday, October 13th, 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Thursday, September 15th - Tentative

Tuesday, September 13th, 11 a.m.