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This summer has been filled with great AIA Cleveland events all because of our involved and enthusiastic members. Thank you to everyone who made last week's Golf Outing a huge success. The events coming up are just as exciting, starting with 'Speakers on the Square' next Thursday. See below for more information and to register. Later this month, take advantage of a great drawing work shop with Bruce Bondy, who will provide our members with an opportunity to learn some new ideas and techniques about one of the most important steps in the design process. Since our membership is so involved with not only our chapter but many other things, we would like to connect with you all on instagram, twitter, and facebook, plus please read below about how we can make AIA Cleveland's 125th year the best one yet.
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AIA Cleveland Communications Committee
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Mary Helen Hammer
Executive Director AIA Cleveland
Have an item you would like to share? Email us at enews@aiacleveland.com
Please note that items are included per the discretion of the AIA CLE Communications Committee.
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AIA Cleveland Celebrates 125 Years
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Cleveland has had a long, rich history of architects building world class architecture. 2015 marks the 125th Anniversary of the founding of AIA Cleveland. To celebrate this milestone, AIA Cleveland is in the process of creating a legacy project, titled the Cleveland Architects Project (CAP). CAP is an ongoing and evolving research project illustrating the relation�ships among architects, their mentors and their prot�g�s within the Cleveland area from the 19th through 21st centuries. The goal is to create a dynamic online diagram showing these relationships that can be utilized by architects, historians and students. The diagram will be interactive and will allow for additional information, such as significant projects and awards to be added at a later time. The results of this initial survey will be compiled into a family-tree style diagram, which will be revealed at the AIA Cleveland 125th Anniversary party in November.
We wish to include Cleveland-area architects who were owners or partners or principals of firms at any time.
Please fill out your information by CLICKING HERE so that we can ensure that our online database is accurate.
Deadline to respond is Friday, August 14.
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AIA Cleveland Mentorship Program
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Cleveland is pleased to inaugurate a Mentorship Program. The program is an outgrowth of discussions that began in March at a panel discussion for Women's History month at the CUDC with over 100 attendees. Initially, the program will be open to women to select mentors from the list. At the end of the initial registration period of three weeks, if any spaces are still available, the program will be opened up to men as well. If you are interested in establishing a relationship with a mentor, please CLICK HERE to go to the AIA CLE website WIA page for more information and to register.
AIA Mentorship Program is Open to Women
Women In Architecture: Cleveland is pleased to inaugurate a Mentorship Program. The program is an outgrowth of discussions that began in March at a panel discussion for Women's History month at the CUDC with over 100 attendees, where it was discovered many were seeking mentorship within the profession. Registration will be open for women only until August 21st, 2015, and then open to anyone seeking a mentor. To learn more, view available mentors and sign-up, go to AIA Cleveland's Mentorship Page
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Speakers on the Square: Making CLE
Thursday, August 20
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Speakers on the Square: Making CLE is an outdoor open panel discussion that immerses attendees in the topic of "Making" through the lens of Cleveland, Ohio. With a richly diverse panel of local Makers, the event will explore an assortment of industries/arts, and their design processes and toolkits. Spanning the fields of architecture, industrial design, place-making, and filmmaking, the panel will look to draw parallels to their trades and techniques, and furthermore reflect the impact, value and culture of Makers in Cleveland. The discussion will be moderated by Steve Rugare, Associate Professor at the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative, whose primary research focuses on architecture and world's fairs, the famous forum for invention.
Panelists include: TEDxCLE Speaker (2015) and Cleveland Arts Prize Emerging Artist Winner (2014), Kasumi, who creates immersive media art experiences that explore the formation of memory and our collective consciousness. Owner of 44 Steel, and recent star on Spike TV's Framework, Jason Radcliffe, a steel furniture designer from Cleveland's Westside who has mobilized Cleveland's F*SHO, a premiere showcase of Designers and Makers. Creative Placemaker, Emily Appelbaum, the new Program Director for Ingenuity Fest who has fueled large-scale public art in Cleveland through events such as Brite Winter Festival and Mini Maker Fair. Lastly, Michael Horton, co-creator of MAKER office, the Cleveland-based design studio known for its thought-provoking architecture which has contributed to the success of many Cleveland neighborhoods.
The event is free to the public. 1.5 HSW Credits are available with registration only for members and non-members.
Who: Moderated by Steve Rugare, Associate Professor at the Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative, whose primary research focuses on architecture and world's fairs, the famous forum for invention. Panelists include Kasumi of kasumi films, Michael Horton of MAKER office, Emily Appelbaum of IngenuityFest and Jason Radcliffe of 44steel.
When: August 20th, 6:30pm (5:30-6:30pm Check-In for 1.5 HSW learning units)
Where: US Bank Plaza in Playhouse Square. Rain location, The Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative.
Refreshment: "Dynomite Burgers" will be open in the plaza for food and refreshments.
Cost: Free for everyone.
REGISTER HERE: For 1.5 HSW credits: Free for AIA Members, $15 Non-members
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AIA Cleveland Happy Hour
Friday, August 21
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We everyone is looking forward to the upcoming Happy Hour at Azure Sun Lounge on August 21, sponsored by GEISS COMPANIES! We will be on the rooftop enjoying beverages, great company, and the awesome views!
Please pass this along the attached flyer to your memberships or use the Facebook event page and Twitter handle to help market and get people there; it's going to be a great evening. Hope you can head to your Facebook pages and invite your friends/colleagues soon; it will really help drive responses!
Twitter / Instagram: Use the hashtag #DesignHappy
Below, you'll find the remaining happy hours list as well as the contact list for each organization. If something has changed, please let me know. Thanks so much; looking forward to seeing everyone Friday! If anyone has any questions for me or Hillary, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Upcoming 2015 Happy Hours:
August 21 - Azure Sun Lounge, Metropolitan at the 9
September 18 - Happy Dog, The Euclid Tavern
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AIA Cleveland Design Awards Tour Series
Thursday, September 3
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Take a tour of the beautiful Perse residence, design by architect Denver Brooker, AIA. This is a part of the annual tour of recent AIA Cleveland Design Award winning projects.
Following the tour, join us for a nearby happy hour.
Registration is required and spots are limited, so sign-up today! REGISTER HERE
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Mary Helen Hammer at maryhelen@aiacleveland.com
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Drawing Workshop - Bruce Bondy
Friday, August 28 / Saturday, August 29
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AIA Cleveland will be hosting two drawing workshops at the AIA Center for Architecture & Design, led by Bruce Bondy August 28th & 29th
Be prepared to learn and draw with immediate coaching feedback as you work. The workshop is broken into two sessions, including both comparative and imaginative drawing techniques. These sessions are for the novice as well as the expert.
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AIA & IIDA Cleveland Design Awards
Friday, October 30
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Connect with AIA Cleveland
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
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We want to share with everyone how great our members and firms that make up AIA Cleveland are, so starting today we will be featuring members, projects, firms and more each day of the week. Our posts will cover a wide range of individuals and their accomplishments, great work by firms of our chapter and some fun and interesting trends in design. Each day of the week will have a different topic which you can find listed below. AIA Cleveland aims to post something each day however please excuse us if we happen to miss a day! We really want to connect to our members and the community more, so feel free to nominate a person, project or firm to be highlighted.
You can message us on Facebook, tweet us on Twitter or Instagram us all at @aiacleveland
We thank you for your continued support and look forward to hearing from you all!
Monday - "Member Monday" - We will be highlighting a local AIA member who makes a difference in our design community. This can be someone who has been contributing for years or someone who is starting to make a difference.
Tuesday - "Transformation Tuesday" - We will showcase a project by a local firm that completely transformed an existing space or "Trend Tuesday" - We will be highlighting different design trends, materials, manufacturers, etc.
Wednesday - "Women in Architecture Wednesday" - We will highlight a woman who is a leader in the architecture/design community of Cleveland.
Thursday - "Throwback Thursday" - Historic and/or Iconic projects in Cleveland or done by Cleveland Firms.
Friday - "Firm Friday" We will highlight a local firm in the Greater Cleveland Area.
Please LIKE and FOLLOW us today!
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CBLH Design - Job Opening
Seeking talented and passionate individuals for our growing firm. CBLH Design is a leader in architecture, planning and interior design. For over 40 years, our firm has established successful partnerships throughout Ohio and surrounding states with a specialty in the Healthcare, Library and Higher Education markets.
We are currently looking to grow our team of architects, interns, designers/planners and construction administration support. We are seeking the highly motivated and energetic individuals who are ready to collaborate on the exciting projects that we have in our studio. It is preferred that candidates have an understanding in Autodesk Revit. Other talents (i.e. graphics, sustainability, IT, marketing, etc.) are highly considered and are what makes our diverse team so unique.
Fabo Architecture Inc. - Job Opening
Fabo Architecture Inc. is a growing architectural firm located in the historic Flats district of downtown Cleveland. From our office cat, Cleo, to the game area, our culture is fun, casual, & decidedly not corporate. We recently relocated into a new, modern office space we designed within a former industrial building. Cultivating individual, professional growth is a primary feature of our firm, such as promoting individual licensure or an understanding of the business of architecture. Opportunities are available to participate in various aspects of the design process & firm operations. Strong organizational skills & interest in a team work environment are requested. Learn more about us at www.faboarch.com. Send inquiries and resumes via email to hr@faboarch.com. We are seeking the following at this time:
Project Manager / Architect or Senior CAD Technician to work full-time on a variety of project types. Required qualifications include 5-7 years of experience working in an architectural firm & a Bachelor or Master Degree in Architecture or similar field. Professional registration & construction administration experience are advantages. Experience in restaurant & retail design is preferred. Candidate is to be proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, with experience in Google applications such as Sheets & Drive.
Architectural intern / designer or CAD Technician who is energetic, and creative to work full-time on a variety of project types. Experience in an architectural office producing construction drawings may be an advantage. Minimum qualification is to be actively pursuing a degree in architecture & having completed the third year of study in a university architecture program. Candidate is to be experienced in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, & Adobe PhotoShop; experience is preferred with Google Sheets & other rendering & graphics programs.
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Get Your Hands Dirty
St. Clair Design/REbuild
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Design/REbuild is Kent State University's undergraduate architecture studio dedicated to reclaiming abandoned housing in Cleveland. This project will build on on-going efforts to reclaim vacant land in the city and explore new approaches for reinventing vacant housing. For the program's first house, the Design/REbuild studio has partnered with the St Clair Superior Development Corporation to redesign and renovate a house at 1045 E. 67th St. in the St Clair Superior neighborhood. Undergraduate architecture & interior design students worked in design studios in Spring 2014 and 2015 to reimagine the existing vacant house, and both summers the University held a construction-based Field Study to physically renovate the house. At the end of the renovation, the house will be put on the market, and the proceeds from the sale will fund the next house in the same neighborhood.
Volunteer to help complete the project: Earn IDP hours and gain hands-on experience through building/doing. With 6 volunteer weekends, AIA volunteers would be working alongside faculty and student volunteers on a range of tasks such as final framing, drywall, insulation, painting, fixtures, cabinetry, landscape, metal canopy, MEP. You can come to all, one, or even a fraction of a day to be a part of the project.
What to do if interested: Email Kristen Zeiber (Urban Planner | CUDC) kzeiber@kent.edu to be put on the project email list.
Check www.design-rebuild.org for schedules and updates.
The project is generously funded by the George Gund Foundation, with support from VIP Renovation, Inc.
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Upcoming AIA Cleveland Lunch and Learn Opportunities
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Trends & Ideas in Dorm Bathroom Design
Tuesday, August 11
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Course Description:
The movement in student residences is to develop and build more apartment-style housing, with a bathroom shared by 2-4 students. The goal is to create more of a "normal" residential feel vs. the larger cadre-style dorms with two residents per room and a multi-user bathroom.
The challenge faced by many colleges and universities is they have numerous cadre-style dorms that still have plenty of useful life. This leads to another trend where schools undertake remodeling and renovations to not only freshen and modernize the bathrooms, but also to bring them up to code.
This course focuses on dormitory bathroom design, including disability accommodation, bather privacy, the problems of mold, mildew and hygiene, and material and product alternatives to help keep bathrooms and showers cleaner.
Learning Objectives
1. Integrate accommodation and universal design principles to dormitory bathroom design.
2. Explain key challenges faced in bathroom design regarding accommodation, privacy, the fight against mold, and the cleanliness and hygiene in the space.
3. Master the characteristics of solid surface as a material choice for both new construction or renovation of dorm bathrooms.
4. Employing other tips, tactics and techniques to thwart poor dorm resident hygiene.
Presenter:
Pamela Neely, Territory Sales Manager
Inpro� Interior and Exterior Architectural Products
Location:
AIA Cleveland Center for Architecture & Design
Playhouse Square
2059 East 14th Street
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Please RSVP to Mary Helen Hammer
maryhelen@aiacleveland.com
216.626.5755
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Using AIA Tools to Manage Legal Issues on Sustainable Projects
Thursday, September 10
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Course Description:
Through an exploration of the design-bid build and construction management delivery models, this course looks at the roles, responsibilities, risks and opportunities unique to sustainable design and construction projects, and explores the AIA's Sustainable Projects Contract Documents, and the revised AIA Sustainability Guide, to provide attorneys with methods to reduce ,or better allocate, contractual risks on sustainable projects.
For more information and to register CLICK HERE or Download Flyer to mail a check
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2015 AIA Cleveland Lunch and Learn Schedule:
August 11th & 25th Division 9 Finishes
September 8th & 22nd Division 10 Specialties / Division 11 Equipment
October 13th & 27th Division 12 Furnishings / Division 13 Special Construction
November 10th & 24th Division 15 Mechanical / Division 16 Electrical
December 8th Procrastinators Lunch / Afternoon / Evening 8 Total Hour CEU Session
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AIA Ohio + National News and Information
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REVIT Creating Templates Do's & Don'ts
Thursday, August 27
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Download Flyer Here
Date : Thursday, August 27, 2015
Location:
TriMark SS Kemp
4567 Willow Parkway,
Cleveland, OH 44125
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2015 AIA Ohio Valley Region Convention
October 11-13
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The AIA Ohio Valley Region, including AIA Indiana, AIA Kentucky and AIA Ohio, along host chapter AIA Columbus, is pleased to announce that this year's Ohio Valley Region Convention will be held in Columbus, Ohio, at the newDowntown Hilton Hotel. The conference, planned for October 11-13, will bring together more than 350 architects and allied professionals from around the region for three days of programs and activities.
Date : October 11-13, 2015
Location:
Hilton Columbus Downtown
401 N High Street
Columbus, OH, 43215
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AIA Leadership Institute
Friday, October 23
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Join us for a national discussion on leadership, as we leverage technology to connect 3-4 venues across the US in a full day training workshop. Centralized out of AIA National in Washington, DC, our partner regional venues will be announced mid summer. Follow us online at www.leadershipinstitute.com
Fundamentals of Leadership:
Participants will explore the skills and abilities needed for success in the practice of architecture at any career stage in an
individual's professional journey, and will understand which skills and abilities are unique to particular models of leadership.
Big news for us from National hot off the press:
The AIA Leadership Institute is proud to announce the selection of our 2015 locations:
- Boston, MA hosted by the Boston Society of Architects
- Cleveland, OH hosted by AIA Cleveland
- Phoenix, AZ hosted by AIA Arizona
- San Antonio, TX hosted by AIA San Antonio
- Washington, DC (Hub) hosted by the AIA Center for Civic Leadership
As partners for the inaugural year of the re-envisioned and re-designed AIA Leadership Institute, these five locations will work together with the goal to bring timely, relevant, and interactive training to AIA members across the country. Taking place on Friday, October 23, 2015, the AIA Leadership Institute will be live broadcasted from our Hub Venue of Washington, DC to these four AIA Components. We will digitally connect in a one-day, shared national dialogue on leadership and architecture.
Please go to your 'my profile' account on the National website and make sure the all your information is correct and up to date.
https://myprofile.aia.org/Home/HomeDetails�
There is a great resource to find prospects thanks to CMD (formerly Reed Construction Data), free to AIA members at the following link, please familiarize yourself with it and take advantage of it.
http://www.aia.org/cmd/index.htm�
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Additional Events:
(For more information, click on the links below)
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ACE Mentors on the Green
Monday, August 17
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Please join the ACE Mentor Program of Cleveland at Red Tail Golf Club in Avon, Ohio for the 6th Annual ACE Golf Classic. Your presence at this event will support the ACE Mentor Program of Cleveland to generate interest in architecture, construction, and engineering professions among Cleveland high school students. In addition to offering this support, you and your guests will be treated to a fun-filled and relaxing day of golf on one of Ohio's finest courses. Money raised will go directly to the ACE Cleveland Chapter to fund scholarships and operational costs.
Register for Event
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AIA Cleveland
2059 East 14th Street
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216.626.5755
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(click for link to website)
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AIA Cleveland Committee Meetings
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Associates & Young Architects Committee
Second Monday of the Month
Building Enclosure Council Cleveland
Historic Resources Committee
New Location TBA
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Mission Statement:
As a national organization, the American Institute of Architects is the voice of the architectural profession and a resource to its members in service to society. As the local chapter, AIA Cleveland is a professional association that promotes the value of architecture and design, fosters collegiality, advocates for local members, educates, and supports architects as leaders in the community.
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