Greetings!

As we roll into Women's History Month this week, I'd like to shine the spotlight on the WIA's upcoming event at MOCA, the film screening of Making Space: 5 Women Changing the Face of Architecture, with  special guest, Sarah Rafson of ArchiteXX. A special thank you to our "Executive Producer Level" sponsors, Van Auken Akins and Westlake Reed Leskosky for their generous support. There are still opportunities to sponsor this event at different levels.  Seats are filling up, so register today by clicking here

With AIA Grassroots wrapped up last week, it's time to look ahead to the AIA Convention 2016 in Philadelphia. This year is sure to educate and inspire with keynotes Kevin Spacey, Neri Oxman and Rem Koolhaas. Early Bird Registration ends March 23rd, and remember, the convention is free for new members!
 
Speaking of new members, let me congratulate Crystal DeCastro of vocon., who was awarded the 2016 AIA Cleveland Associate Leadership Grant.  AIA Cleveland welcomes you!
 
Sincerely,
 
 
Jack Alan Bialosky, Jr. AIA LEED AP
President, AIA Cleveland

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AIA Cleveland Featured Event
AIA Cleveland Women in Architecture 
Film Screening: "Making Space"  at MOCA
March 10, 2016

In honor of Women's History Month, the highly-anticipated documentary film, Making Space: 5 Women Changing the Face of Architecture (2014), will screen at the iconic Museum of Contemporary Art (designed by one of the profiled architects, Farshid Moussavi) in Uptown Cleveland. Our special guest introducing the film is Sarah Rafson, an architecture writer and researcher based in New York, and a co-editor of sub_teXXt, an online journal by, for, and about women in architecture, associated with ArchiteXX. The exciting event will preface with drinks and refreshments in MOCA's exhibit space. 


When: March 10, 2016. Doors open 6pm 
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, Uptown Cleveland 
Who: Open to the public ($10 for AIA and MOCA Members, $20 for Nonmembers) Registration Required. 
Why: Women's History Month A special thank you to our "Executive Producer Level" Sponsors: Van Auken Akins Architects, LLC and Westlake Reed Leskosky

AIA Cleveland Events
Building Education Series 2016 - Building Your Plan: Audits & Commisioning
Wednesday March 9, 2016

2 Continuing Education Credits approved for: AIA (HSW), LEED, CES, BOMA, ASHRAE, AEE Commercial building owners have heard the promises: A commercial energy audit will identify the places where you are using, or losing, the most energy and save 30-50% on operating expenses. Commissioning is a highly cost-effective way to verify that a building is performing the way it was intended to perform. The process identifies and remedies design flaws, construction defects, malfunctioning equipment, and other problems, repaying owners with lower energy bills and other benefits. That's the promise-but are you convinced, or is there an energy audit report sitting on the shelf that you are not utilizing? 

Join us for a dynamic discussion on how to benefit most from a comprehensive energy audit and commissioning. Hear from a panel of engineers, building owners and audit and commissioning agents. This will provide a unique perspective, hearing from the building owner/manager how they selected their partners, what projects they implemented and the outcomes. A frank and open discussion on building operational efficiency. 
* Learn what audits are and what they can reveal about a building 
* Learn what commissioning is and what it can provide to the building owner 
* Learn how building owners select partners to provide auditing and commissioning 
* Learn from the building owner what their audits uncovered, how they decided on which projects to implement in their buildings and what the end result was from both a financial and operating position 

Speakers: Mark Wutz, Osborn Engineering Dave November, Cuyahoga Community College Matthew Joseph, Brewer-Garrett Andrew Smyser, Council of Smaller Enterprises Benjamin M. DiMarco, DiMarco & Associates, LLC Susann Geithner, Geithner Consulting 

Agenda: 
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. - Registration & Continental Breakfast 
8:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Program 
Presented By: AIA, ASHRAE, Cleveland 2030 District, City of Cleveland, NEO USGBC, COSE

Date: Wednesday, March 9
Time: 7:30am 
Location: 1100 Superior Ave 12th Floor Conference Room, Cleveland, OH 44113

For more information and to register click here


Professional Development Series
Thursday March 17, 2016

Ohio Desk and Steelcase will once again offer the Professional Development Series, beginning March 17th. The series will provide five events that offer a jumpstart for Architect & Interior Design professionals establishing their careers. The lecture series seeks to provide insights and enhance the capabilities of the participants, increasing their readiness for professional responsibilities. 

These courses are research and innovation based and will help young professionals understand, identify, analyze, and communicate beyond the design process. There are no prerequisites for the 2 hour events. This series is FREE, on a first-come basis. 

Please contact Donna DeCarlo for more information, at 216-556-8657 or [email protected]

Click here to see what some 2015 participants had to say about their experience and what this years series will include

Freehand Drawing & Visualization Skills for Architects Parts III & IV
Friday & Saturday March 18-19, 2016


A hands-on drawing workshop to help architects learn to draw with greater skill and confidence. We will explore comparative drawing techniques (drawing what you see) and imaginative drawing skills (drawing from your ideas). Be prepared to learn and draw with immediate coaching feedback as you work. The workshop is broken into two parts. It is highly recommended you participate in both, but not required. With the option of two separate sessions, all registrations must be completed on an individual basis. Each session will be limited to 20 participants to allow for instructor-student dialogue. 

SESSION III: Analytical drawing, productive doodling skills and exercises, comparative drawing exercises, creating form with light and shadow, simplifying complex form, 3D drawing without perspective. 
Friday, March 18th4-8 pm Cost: $75 for 4 hour session 

SESSION IV: Perspective drawing skills, casting shadows, reflection, controlling values, abbreviated drawing techniques, composition, and quick sketch drawing exercises.
Saturday March 19th8-noon Cost: $75 for 4 hour session
 
For more information click here

AIA Cleveland Design Awards Tour Series
Wednesday March 16, 2016

Design Awards Tour Series: The Gartner Auditorium It is with great enthusiasm that AIA Cleveland announces the next stop on the annual Design Awards Tour Series for 2016. Take a tour of the award winning Gartner Auditorium at the Cleveland Museum of Art, renovated by Westlake Reed Leskosky. This tour will touch upon the significance of the initial Breuer design, the complex detailing of a space of this type, the acoustic design intervention and the stage overbuild. Attendees will experience the inner-wall cavity and catwalks housing the variable acoustic treatments and theatrical lighting.

Date: Wednesday, March 16
Time: 9:00-10:00am 
Location: Gartner Auditorium, 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106
 

AIA Contract Negotiation for Design Professionals
Tuesday March 22, 2016

Utilizing a detailed review of the 2 core families of AIA Documents, the AIA Handbook of Professional Practice and the presenters experience in the field this is an in depth program designed for the emerging professional wanting to further their knowledge about contracts. We will provide practical tools to allow for negotiating fair agreements with classroom discussion, exams and role playing exercises which will allow for much interaction.

Date: Tuesday, March 22
Time: 7:30am 
Location: 1100 Superior Ave 12th Floor Conference Room, Cleveland, OH 44114
 
Contact Paula Selvaggio for more information [email protected]

AIA Cleveland Hard Hat Tour - Kent State University CAED
Wednesday March 30, 2016

Take a tour and see Kent State University's College of Architecture and Environmental Design take shape. Sited strategically at the hinge between campus and downtown, this 116,000 square-foot building will be an innovative center for design disciplines and a beacon to the community signaling the creative, artistic and research-based programs of the college. Get a behind-the-scenes look at distinctive building materials and systems, and explore sustainable features including a geothermal heat pump and green roof. This Hard Hat Tour is eligible for 1 HSW CEU.

Date: Wednesday, March 30
Time: 5:00pm 
Location: 425 East College Street, Kent, OH 44240
 

Meetings
AIA Cleveland Programming Meeting
March 2, 2016

AIA Cleveland Programming Committee! Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 2nd from 8-9 a.m. at the AIA Center for Architecture & Design. Join the committee or contribute to the planning of an event that interests you. Upcoming events include the AIA Leadership Breakfast, Drawing Workshops, Hard Hat Tours, Design Awards Tours and Design Lectures throughout the year. 
Contact Jodi van der Wiel if interested at, [email protected]

Professional Exchange Tuesdays
By-Members / For-Members / Current Topics by You

We are creating the "Professional Exchange Tuesdays" to empower the leaders within our membership, to facilitate the sharing of business structures and other education that would benefit us all, to provide an incubator for developing ideas, to better promote the value of our work, and to foster member collegiality. We are trying out a new recurrent forum for conversation and communication that will be member-driven. 

In 2016, it will last as long as you request it. Step forward with your ideas, expertise, knowledge, hot issues, roundtables, or your suggestions for a committee. 

Contact Chris Toddy at [email protected] / 440-239-9560 or contact our executive director to petition-for, schedule, and lead a Tuesday evening discussion. 

AIA reserves the right not to accept all requests - petitions need to be a good, compelling idea that serve our professional community. Always FREE and only open only to members, professional affiliates and sponsors. 

Job Openings
ThenDesign Architecture (TDA) 
Senior Architect3.7.16
TDA, an award-winning architectural practice located in Willoughby, Ohio is seeking senior level registered architects with specific expertise in design and/or technical documentation. Applicants must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in architecture from an accredited university and possess exceptional interpersonal skills. The successful applicant(s) will be working with our team of incredibly talented, energetic and intelligent young staff members in developing high performance design teams. Candidates must have the ability to accomplish multiple tasks and deadlines, a willingness to mentor young professionals and a passion for architecture. 

About TDA: We believe Design Enriches Lives. TDA is currently ranked as the fifth largest architectural firm in northern Ohio with design expertise in educational facilities, historic preservation, hospitality design, senior care environments and sports/recreation facilities. Our firm is consistently ranked among the Best Places to Work and has a longstanding history of associate retention, personal fulfillment and professional development. We offer a competitive salary, extraordinary benefits, a collaborative work environment and a fun atmosphere. E-mail resumes to: [email protected].

Clemens Pantuso Architecture 
Are you interested in Residential Design? 3.28.16
Clemens Pantuso Architecture is a residential firm looking to add members to the team. Candidates must be familiar with AutoCAD and have strong graphic and verbal skills. Job duties will include supporting the development and delivery of multiple projects simultaneously. Tasks will vary based on skill level, but may include the following: researching city zoning requirements; developing sketch designs into presentation materials; drafting and developing drawings; coordinating project consultants and team members; maintaining file organization; talking with future, existing and past clients, city officials, and contractors. Programs used include AutoCAD 2013 or 2016, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop and Sketch UP. Based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, the firm approaches all projects with a focus on the needs of the client while striving for the highest quality design. Projects range greatly in size, style, and cost. The 6+ person company facilitates a perfect environment for learning and plenty of opportunity for growth. Please email resumes to [email protected] to be considered for this immediate and future positions.

Other Events
CES Annual Conference & Reception
Thursday March 3, 2016

Join hundreds of architects, engineers and stakeholders for the 64th Annual Cleveland Engineering Society Design & Construction Conference / Tradeshow / Networking Reception.  AIA members receive the CES-member rate.  Featured speakers include Steven Standley (Chief Administrative Officer at University Hospitals) as well as Jeremy Paris (Executive Director of the Group Plan Commission) to speak about the Public Square Revitalization.  Seminar speakers include AIA members Jack Baumann (CSU) and Mark Yeager.

In the least, plan on attending the open reception from 5-6+ (appetizers, drinks, prizes) to exchange business cards with potential engineering consultants. 

For more information, see attached flyer and website

Date: March 3, 2016
Address: LaCentre, 26777 Detroit Road, Westlake, Ohio 44145

ACE Mentor Program Career Fair
Friday March 4, 2016

Who better to inspire a new generation of young people to start careers in an industry than the professionals currently shaping it?

ACE Mentor Program of Cleveland Career Fair 
When: Friday, March 4, 2016 
Where: Cleveland State University 
Fenn Tower Ballroom, 3rd Floor 
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

For more information:
Students Contact: 
Sandra English 
Cleveland State University 
216-687-6968 

Employers Contact: 
Domonic DeLuca Turner Construction [email protected] 216-357-5945 

Canstruction�  CLEVELAND-AKRON
Thursday, April 7

"Canstruction� Cleveland and Canstruction� Akron joined forces this year as Canstruction�  CLEVELAND-AKRON.  

On Thursday evening April 7, 2016 at our NEW South Park Mall location, local teams will design and build structures made entirely of full cans of food.

At the end of the exhibit, the cans will be donated to our local food banks assisting local families in Northeast Ohio. Over 29,000 pounds and an additional check for $3,000 was donated from the event last year. Congratulations to Domokur Architects for receiving the Juror's Favorite Award last year with "Escape the Trap of Hunger." 

For information Click Here to download flyer

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AIA Cleveland Committee Meetings
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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.

 

Architecture Billing Index
January 2016

Architectural business conditions per national January 2016 survey, by region; follow link to view the report.




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