They say that you don’t know what you don’t know. After my first State Government Network (SGN) annual meeting in St. Louis last week, I can certainly confirm that sentiment. I have spent the past 12 years contributing to Georgia’s grassroots legislative efforts, and I think there is a strong tendency for most members to believe that legislative efforts on the state level are unique to each state. What became immediately clear during the meeting’s orientation was that very little of our state-level legislative efforts are solitary and their consequences are quickly felt within other states.

AIA Atlanta’s annual Residential Design Awards (RDA) return for a fourth year, honoring excellence in work built by AIA members and architects registered in Georgia (this competition is statewide). Registration and submissions are open June 22 through October 27. On November 16, we will announce the winners during Build Something Great at Midtown’s Summerour Studio.

July 19, 2017 – Returning and new Candidates and Sponsors. Candidates should have their 35-word zinger finalized, summary page completed, exhibits outlined for this meeting. 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 you do expect apply.

July 12, 2017 – 1 AIA LU – What does "high performance" truly mean for you? Is it energy efficiency? Is it cost affordability? Is it occupant comfort? Is it the need to have daylight and views? Well, as many of you would suspect, it is all of those. Having worked on projects of many different sizes, from single family homes to multi-building complexes, this definition of performance stays relevant. With that, we bring to you the five things that every high performance project needs.

July 20, 2017 at 6 p.m. – The Atlanta Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects is pleased to host Professor Ellen Dunham-Jones, AIA, at the TESLA showroom in Decatur, as she presents Atlanta 2041! This presentation is focused on Autonomous Technology, and how the impact of this technology will change the way in which we live and undoubtedly, build and design. Arrive early for lite bites, test rides and a presentation by Tesla. Limited availability.

PRAXIS3 | Atlanta, GA PRAXIS3 is an award-winning architecture firm, located in downtown Atlanta. We are 50 people strong and growing. We’re looking for an architect/intern architect with 5-10 years of experience on ground-up buildings and technical remodels. The ideal candidate will have experience with commercial buildings ranging from 15,000 – 150,000 square feet ...

PGAL | Atlanta, GA PGAL is seeking a talented, technically-focused and licensed Project Architect with 10-15 years of experience who is interested in contributing to and thriving in a positive, studio environment. Our firm performs a wide range of project types for both private and public clients, and has a culture that is energetic, collaborative and open. Must be able to manage and produce documents on multiple ...

Woolpert | Atlanta, GA Architecture at Woolpert is experiencing tremendous growth and adding Project Architects for our Architecture Team in our Atlanta, GA office. Qualified candidates need at least a bachelor’s degree in architecture and a minimum of 12 years of related work experience. Candidates must be a licensed architect and have solid experience as a Project Architect on sizable building ...

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!

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!

Join others for a beautiful evening of exploration of Atlanta in support of the new Downtown Master Plan. Downtown Atlanta is a thriving hub of residents, students, workers, visitors and conventioneers. Central Atlanta Progress works with community stakeholders to offer solutions for improvements in infrastructure, public safety and beautification efforts.

Thursday, July 20, noon.

Tuesday, July 18, 6:30 p.m. at Bonefish on St. Simon's Island.

Thursday, July 20, noon.

Tuesday, July 18, 6:30 p.m. at 835 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Lawrenceville.

Thursday, July 13, 5-6 p.m.

Thursday, July 18, tentative.

Tuesday, July 18, 11 a.m.