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State & National News
 AIA Georgia members from across the state are invited to attend on February 18, 2016. The 2016 Georgia General Assembly Session promises to be very interesting for architects. Although no new legislation has been filed yet, AIA Georgia anticipates the possibility/likelihood of bills addressing licensing, various contracting issues, freshwater stream buffers, school construction/finance, and more. There will be plenty to report on and a free CE credit to be had!
Learn More...  AIA Georgia will celebrate Excellence in Design to kick off National Architecture Week, April 11-16, 2016. The Design and Honor Awards presentation will be held on April 16, 2016, from 6-9 p.m. at the Millennium Gate Museum. The Call for Entries is now open. Please submit your best works for consideration this year!
Learn More...  From Howard Wertheimer, FAIA (2014-2015 Fellowship Committee Chair) - The state of Georgia has many wonderfully talented and accomplished architects. Over the past several years, many of our colleagues have successfully pursued Fellowship. AIA Georgia has a Fellowship Committee that is tasked with identifying, mentoring and advising potential candidates in the successful pursuit of Fellowship. One of the challenges we have is identifying interested and qualified candidates from across the state to improve our geographic and cultural diversity. Interested in pursuing fellowship? Let us know and we will add you to the watch list for the 2016 Fellowship Workshop.
Learn More... AIA Georgia will be spreading the love, free food (up to 30 people), and giving advocacy updates around the state starting in January of 2016. Interested in having us come to your firm? Let us know!
Learn More... The Community Planning & Design Initiative Africa (CPDI Africa) is a culture-inspired, research-based, design-build competition, created to inspire the development of successful neighborhoods and communities in Africa, with modern African architecture that is both culturally and environmentally sustainable. They are seeking the following interns: Architectural Project Manager, Graphic Design Specialist, Social Media Representative, and Architectural Model Maker. Apply by Feb. 10!
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ARE & Continuing Education
Our industry changes every day. New ideas, technology, materials, business opportunities and more are constantly emerging. AIAU makes it easy to keep up by offering learning units (LUs) on the topics you need to stay current, the tactics and trending issues that affect your practice, and the ideas you crave for inspiration.
Learn More... Events, Exhibits, Etc.
Please plan to join Southface for the next Sustainable Atlanta Roundtable, February 5, 7:30 a.m. Session details will be available shortly.
Learn More... Kick off the new year by stopping in to view NOMAtlanta’s "In Their Words" Exhibit at Atlanta’s City Hall. The exhibit will be located in the atrium from January 11 - 15, 2016. Come out and learn about the Atlanta Minority AEC Trailblazers and listen to audio recordings of their personal stories through the NOMAtlanta StoryCorps webpage. Remember to give your feedback on our social media sites!
Learn More...  Winning designs from the CPDI Africa 2015 Modern African Architecture Competition will begin touring the state with an opening reception on February 8, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at the Gallery of the School of Architecture Marietta Campus, Kennesaw State University. It will exhibit on the campus until the 17th. Catch this awe-inspiring exhibit at one of its scheduled locations before it goes international!
Learn More... After joining us last year to give us a status report on the Atlanta real estate industry, David Haddow will visit us again to discuss the factors driving today’s development as well as what to watch for in the coming years. The Roundtable will take place on February 10 at 7:30 a.m. at Ansley Golf Club. Each month, principals, executives and senior leaders from Atlanta architecture firms meet at PRT to discuss matters of mutual interest and relevance to our business and industry. Attendance is open to all AIA Atlanta principals, executives and senior leaders, allied members and their guests. Attendance is $20 for AIA members and $30 for non-members.
Learn More... Chapter Highlights
Tuesday, February 23, 6:30 p.m. at 835 Lawrenceville Suwanee Road, Lawrenceville, Georgia
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