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State & National News
The Repositioning the AIA initiative is about what we need to do, collectively, for the entire body of architecture. This is for the profession. AIA Georgia is committed to advancing these initiatives and communicating to our members the progress that is taking place throughout the AIA.
Learn More... Historic Columbus, Ga., is home to the 2013 AIA Georgia Annual Design Conference. Building upon the success of the AIA South Atlantic Region's re:inventing architecture theme, the AIA West Georgia Chapter is planning an innovative and exciting annual design conference. Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities are available.
Learn More... If you can’t make it to the 2013 AIA National Convention, AIA will bring the convention experience to you. The AIA Virtual Convention will be Webcasting 10 specially selected seminars live from Denver, which means you can reap the benefits of attendance from the convenience of your home or office. USE DISCOUNT CODE GAXXVC2013 AND GET AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF!
Learn More... Beginning June 24, AIA Georgia will be accepting Call for Entries for the 2013 Annual Design Awards. AIA Georgia's Design Awards Program recognizes outstanding architectural design by Georgia architects. The purpose of the awards program is to honor architects, clients, and consultants who work together to achieve design excellence.
Learn More... A housing recovery is expanding residential billings in nearly every region and housing type, and while the houses might be bigger, they’re wedging themselves into compact, more urban lots.
Learn More... AIA Georgia would like to make aware to all members who are licensed in the State of Georgia that amendments to O.C.G.A. § 50-36-1 became effective January 1, 2012. This means that Georgia law now requires all applicants for licensure, and all those applying for renewal of an existing license, to submit secure and verifiable documentation with their application. To avoid delays, you must submit a completed, signed and notarized Affidavit of Citizenship along with a copy of your Secure and Verifiable Documentation. Examples of secure and verifiable documents are driver’s license, U.S. passport, or green card.
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ARE & Continuing Education
In late summer, NCARB will launch a new section within My NCARB called My Examination. Candidates will have access to several services and information right in their Record—including the ability to schedule exam appointments, download score reports, view testing history and view rolling clock information.
Learn More... Track continuing education requirements using MyCES’s visual display of completed Learning Unit and Health-Safety-Welfare credits, and browse continuing education offerings.
Learn More... Georgia architectural graduates are now eligible to take the ARE (Architectural Record Exam) while working toward completion of the IDP (Intern Development Program) instead of waiting until completion of the IDP. Please contact NCARB for more information and to begin the process.
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Events, Exhibits, Etc.
July 12–13, SCAD Atlanta. The Public Interest Design Institute provides training on how to become proactively engaged in this rapidly growing field. Learning objectives include finding new clients and learning about new fee sources and structures. Participants will become certified in this emerging public practice and may earn continuing education credits.
Learn More... Presented by AIA Atlanta this is an online educational series to provide targeted advice to design professionals who have recently branched out on their own or are considering starting their own firm. Each panel discussion, filmed live at AIA San Francisco and moderated by Mark Cavagnero, FAIA, will feature some of the Bay Area’s leading design professionals, contractors and owners generously sharing valuable insights gained from decades of experience.
Learn More... This webinar will explore the unique features of Program Management delivery including related AIA contract agreements used for the implementation of construction projects in a Program. Attendees will examine the roles and responsibilities of the Program Manager, Design Manager and Architect(s) of Record on a construction project, will learn about the contractual relationships and liabilities set forth in the AIA’s newly published documents, and learn how these documents can be utilized for projects not in a Program.
Learn More... Join the Georgia Conservancy, Mothers & Others for Clean Air, and EPA on June 14, 2013 from 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. EST at the EPA’s Atlanta office for a special Train the Trainer workshop on how to effectively deliver the training program, "Old School, New School, This Place, That Place—An Introduction to Utilizing the EPA School Siting Guidelines."
Learn More... EarthCraft House is a voluntary green building program of the Greater Atlanta HBA with its partner, Southface Energy Institute. The program serves as a blueprint for healthy, comfortable homes that not only reduce utility bills but also protect the environment. Any size or style of new home can be certified under the program by meeting EarthCraft House guidelines.
Learn More... SAVE THE DATE! Healthcare Architecture in the Public Realm, August 22–23, 2013, The Madren Conference Center, Clemson, S.C.
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Chapter Highlights
Friday, June 14, 12:15–1:15 p.m., tvsdesign, 2700 Promenade Two; 1230 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Learn More... Thursday, June 20, 11:30 a.m–1:00 p.m., Kroc, 1833 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30904; sponsored by DalTile
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