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State & National News
AIA Georgia celebrated its members' commitment to architecture and the community at its 2012 Annual Design and Honor Awards Gala. Many were honored and celebrated including Greenline Architecture as Firm of the Year, William J. Carpenter FAIA as the Rothschild Medal Recipient and Discover Architecture with a Bronze Medal of Distinction.
Learn More... The AIA Georgia 2012 Design Awards were announced at SCAD Saturday, December 1, in Atlanta, Georgia. Twelve entries were recognized from the more than 90 entries received earlier this year. The award submissions were juried in Chicago. Neil Dawson AIA was the AIA Georgia Design Awards Program Chair.
Learn More... The AIA office will be closed for Winter Break beginning Monday, December 24, through Tuesday, January 1, 2013. The Documents Resource Center will be closed Friday, December 21 for year-end inventory and remain closed until the beginning of year. We wish you a safe and joyous holiday season.
Learn More... Building Leaders, June 20-22, Denver, CO - The keynote speakers at the AIA National Convention are leaders who, like you, build a better world—one day, one project at a time. Come to the AIA convention, and develop the knowledge and professional contacts you need to elevate your practice and your career. SAVE THE DATE!
Learn More... AIA's Disaster Response Team is mobilizing to help provide assistance to affected communities up and down the Eastern Seaboard. Keep track of the latest updates and find out how you can help or become part of your state or region's local disaster response team.
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ARE & Continuing Education
Join us in Atlanta at AIA Georgia, and take part in an audience-centered, informal and dialogue-friendly workshop experience for CES Registered Providers! Discover what you, as a Provider, need to know based on recent CES changes, how to effectively connect with architects, and successfully market yourself as an innovator in continuing education during 2013 and beyond!
Learn More... This presentation will focus on the two distinct construction types that allow designers to incorporate the beauty of exposed timber with a fire-resistive framing system—heavy timber and one-hour fire-resistive construction. Sponsored by Woodworks, 1.0 LU/HSW.
Learn More... Interns may earn IDP Supplemental Experience hours by completing approved AIA Continuing Education programs – one AIA CEU/LU is equal to one IDP experience hour. When submitting to NCARB, LU’s must be documented on the intern’s AIA Transcript.
Learn More... Make 2013 the year you earn your CDT Certification from CSI Atlanta Chapter. With the CDT credential listed after your name on your business cards, it shows the entire construction industry, "I am a professional, and I understand Construction Documents!"
Learn More... The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has announced additional opportunities for interns to earn experience hours. These two opportunities, regarding academic internships and construction work, build upon the experience areas announced in April as part of IDP 2.0. For more information, please see the attached news clip.
Learn More... Events, Exhibits, Etc.
Spend an evening enjoying our collection of wine sampling from around the world, delicious food pairings in the company of new and old friends, soft music and great ambiance – a great way to kick off the weekend! Friday, January 25, 2013.
Learn More... The Georgia Regional Future City Competition is currently seeking Volunteers for the day of the competition, to be held at Southern Polytechnic State University on January 26, 2013.
Learn More... Submissions are now being accepted for the 2013 North American Copper In Architecture (NACIA) Awards Program. The awards program recognizes exceptional use of architectural copper and its alloys in new or recently restored/renovated residential and commercial building products.
Learn More... High Performance Healthy Schools, USGBC-Georgia. February 19-20, 2013, Georgia World Congress Center. U.S. Green Building Council, Georgia Chapter, and its partners are hosting the second annual Regional High Performance, Healthy Schools Summit for K-12 education leaders, facility & construction managers, teachers, parents, industry professionals, non-profit leaders and invited guests. Register today!
Learn More... Southface officially announced the 16th Greenprints Conference taking place Wednesday, March 13, and Thursday, March 14, 2013, at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI).
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Chapter Highlights
Friday, January 11, 2013, 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m., tvsdesign – 2700 Promenade Two, 1230 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309. December meeting POSTPONED.
Learn More... Thursday, December 13, 6:30 p.m., Savannah AIA/USGBC/IIDA - 4th Annual High Design Holiday Party, American Legion Post #135, upstairs ballroom, 1108 Bull Street. Tickets available at the door.
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