AIA Georgia eNewsletter
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AIA Atlanta and Georgia have issued our RFQ for design services for our new space. The full description of the requirements and the submissions will be through the AIA Georgia website. The process will be a true qualification based selection (QBS) process and not a design competition. We certainly hope to receive a high quality and diverse group of responses. Due to the nature of our expedited move, our search for a designer will be a very quick and thorough process, with final the final qualifications package due Monday, April 3.
 
 
   
We received more than 130 great projects in our Design Awards this year! It is our yearly tradition to hold open voting for the general public to bestow the People's Choice Award for their favorite project in each category. AIA Georgia will celebrate these winners at our celebration from 6-9 p.m. on April 15, 2017, at the Ponce City Market Rooftop Venue! Voting ends April 6, 2017 at 4 p.m. Vote today!
 
 
   
April 6, 2017 -- This course is a review of the electrical requirements of the 2015 IECC and ASHRAE 90.1-2013. Topics include lighting, lighting control, air barriers, appliance efficiency, automatic receptacle control, electrical submetering and energy monitoring. Also covered are helpful tips and guidelines for the design, installation and inspection of these systems in compliance with the code.
 
 
   
April 19, 2017 -- Informational meeting: Returning and new Candidates and Sponsors. Candidates should review submission "Objects" and have an understanding of which they would like to submit under. Candidates should prepare their 35-word zinger (your short introduction, should you be elevated, that speaks to your focus). Even if you are unsure about pursuing fellowship this year, this is a great opportunity to learn about what is involved and the commitment that is needed for the year if you do expect apply.
 
Yanmar America Corp
ARE & Continuing Education
 
   
John Pruitt, an ASHRAE member, presenting on the mechanical requirements in the commercial provisions of the 2015 IECC on Tuesday April 11, 2017. Earn (1) HSW AIA Continuing Education Credit!
 
Earn 1 AIA LU / HSW credit. This course offers an in depth examination of the materials used for all levels of wall protection in interior applications, and offers strategies for designing and specifying the appropriate materials and placement for effective wall and corner protection. It includes a description of each application rated by level of protection, installation options, raw materials that may contribute toward LEED® credits, price point and maintenance/life cycle factors for each material.
 
Register now for April's Principals Roundtable with Howard Wertheimer. He is an AIA Fellow and also serves as the AVP, Capital Planning & Space Management at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he has strategic oversight of the Campus Master Plan, Landscape Master Plan, Historic Preservation Plan and campus-wide sustainability initiatives.
 
AIA Georgia Career Center
 
   
IPG, Incorporated | Valdosta, GA IPG, Incorporated is a full-service, award-winning architectural firm located in Valdosta, Georgia. We are actively seeking an experienced Draftsperson proficient with Revit and AutoCAD. Five years experience or more working in REVIT. Other qualifications include good verbal, written and graphic communications skills; ability to coordinate with engineering disciplines to produce complete sets of construction documents...
 
 
   
NEO, Inc. | Atlanta, GA Sr Project Manager position in Atlanta, Georgia with NEO, Inc. at a NEO Client Site, to run concurrently with the NEO Client agreement term, to provide on-site office planning services. Provide services to support customer requirements related to rearrangement, capital, renovation and other assigned projects. Candidate should be proficient in Microstation or AutoCAD, have a minimum of seven years experience working as a Project Manager, be familiar with PC Microsoft software and be computer literate.
 
 
   
CGLS Architects, Inc. | Atlanta, GA We are looking to add Project Managers, Project Architects and Interns who are looking for a place to grow, showcase their skills and have a positive influence on our office environment. The ideal candidate should have skills in design, be able to produce 3D renderings of designs in SketchUP or Form-Z, and then be able to produce construction documents of the designs. Proficiency in Revit or AutoCAD Architecture is required.
 
 
   
TreanorHL | Atlanta, GA TreanorHL is a full service planning and design firm with offices in Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, Colorado, Texas and California. Our Justice studio is nationally recognized for providing exceptional design solutions that are tailored to satisfy the unique and complex needs of our clients now and in the future. Our Atlanta team is growing and we are looking for an energetic and knowledgeable Project Manager to join our office located in West Midtown, Atlanta's historic Chattahoochee Industrial area.
 
 
   
Design Within Reach | Atlanta, GA The Studio Account Executive is responsible for generating sales and providing exceptional service to all customers consistent with the Design Within Reach mission. Responsibilities include: Sales generation: meet or exceed personal and Studio sales goals. Expand the customer's connection to the brand by increasing email sign-up in the studio...
 
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. Search for your next career move today!
 
Events, Exhibits, ETC.
 
   
AIA Golden Isles will be holding its annual Weekend at the Beach Continuing Education event July 21, 2017. This is a six hour CEU seminar sponsored by Jeld Wen Windows and Doors held at the Sea Palms Resort & Conference Center in St. Simons Island. Register today!
 
Venue: The Ordinary Pub, 217 W Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401 Date: April 20, 2017 | 5:30 p.m. A happy Hour event for those within the Architecture Design Fields and community! Anyone within our field is invited to come together during our busy week for an afternoon of great food, drinks and music to relax and catch up with our colleagues right here in Savannah! Bring your contractors, MEP consultants, kitchen consultants -- whoever!
 
April 5, 2017 - Student/Architectural Associates/Young Architects Discussion & Cooper Carry Office Tour. Join KSU, SCAD and GTECH NOMAS for an open conversation on what to expect during summer interships and post-graduation in new office environment. Meet us at 6:30 p.m. at Cooper Carry
 
Chapter Highlights
Thursday, April 20 - Noon.
 
Tuesday, April 25, 6:30 p.m. at Bonefish on St. Simon's Island.
 
Thursday, April 20, Noon.
 
Tuesday, April 18, 6:30 p.m. at 835 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Lawrenceville, Georgia.
 
Thursday, April 13, 5-6 p.m.
 
Thursday, April 20 -- Tentative.
 
Tuesday, April 18, 11 a.m.
 
 

 

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