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Archi-Facts is a weekly e-newsletter provided by AIA Austin regarding upcoming events, continuing education classes, and architectural news. If you have information or an event that you'd like to include in the next Archi-Facts, please contact Elizabeth Humphrey for requirements. |
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Renew your 2013 AIA Membership
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It's not too late. Renew your Membership for 2013 Today!
You can renew online here. Membership has its benefits, don't forget if you take a Food for Thought class at AIA Austin, it is FREE. Lots of other great benefits too, check it out here!
Sustainable Design Credit Requirement Terminated
At December's Annual Meeting of the AIA Board of Directors, the Sustainable Design (SD) Continuing Education Credit Requirement was terminated. Recognizing that sustainable design practices have become a mainstream design intention in the architectural community, the Board of Directors voted to allow the sustainable design education requirement to sunset at the end of calendar year 2012. Sustainable Design courses will now fall under the LU/HSW credit
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AIA members will no longer need to complete the sustainable design requirement to fulfill their AIA continuing education. For 2013, AIA members are required to satisfy a minimum of 18 LUs per year. Of this total, 12 must meet the Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) criteria. However, TBAE still requires 1 SD learning unit. More information about requirements here.
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AFA Form : Function
Tuesday, January 22nd @ 6:30 pm
Purchase tickets and more information here.
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Food for Thought Class
Thursday, January 24th @ Noon
New Hand Dryer Technology
Provides an overview of hand drying concepts and technologies and how today's hand dryer technology provides sustainable, hygienic, cost-effective solutions for drying hands in public restrooms.
Presented By: Lauren Adamczyk, Dyson Inc.
1 LU / HSW / SD
Lunch provided!
RSVP required here.
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Food for Thought Class
Thursday, January 31st @ Noon
Concrete Vapor Emission & Alkalinity Control
Using the American Concrete Institute (ACI 318) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM E 1907 & ASTM F 1869) standards, this program will review the proper methods for evaluating, testing, and correcting a concrete vapor emission & alkalinity problem.
1 LU/HSW
Lunch provided!
RSVP required here.
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Committee Meetings & Information
All committees are open to members and nonmembers, we encourage your participation. Committee meetings take place once a month at the Austin Center for Architecture, 801 W. 12th Street, unless otherwise noted.
ARE Study Group
Meets: Each Wednesday at 6:30pm (unless otherwise noted)
Topic: Schematic Design
More here.
Week of January 21st thru January 25h
Design Voice Committee Meets: Fourth Tuesday at 6:00pm
Date: January 22nd
More here.
Mission: To enable the talent and voice of professional designers to serve areas of need in our community through collaborative design focused events.
Programs in 2013: We are in the process of scheduling programs that focus on three initiatives: affordable housing, professional design internships for high school students, and design charrette/competitions to support selected local non-profit organizations. We invite anyone who has an interest in being a voice for the design profession in support of our local community to attend the monthly meetings or to email the co-chairs listed below. We are focused on developing programs that allow us to connect volunteers with organizations who can benefit from the assistance of architects and the greater design community. It is our goal to make the process and experience of volunteering effective and enjoyable.Design Voice is a forum in which new projects or efforts are welcome - bring them forward!
Urban Design / Government Affairs Committee Meets: Fourth Wednesday at 11:45am
Date: January 23rd
More here.
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Members in the News
Members, send me your news! Accolades, new projects, new hires, etc.
In Memorium
GEORGE, W. Eugene Jr., FAIA 90, retired professor of Architecture, of Austin died Wednesday. Survived by wife Mary. Services 4 p.m. Feb. 16, All Saints Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish, Lamar location. More about Eugene here. McKinney York Architects Platinum-level Green Business Leader
MYA has been honored as a Platinum-level Green Business Leader - a first for a local architecture firm. Lucia Athens, the City's Chief Sustainability Officer says, "We want to celebrate businesses that are good community stewards." Platinum-level recognition denotes the highest level of commitment to workplace sustainability from waste and recycling to energy usage and healthy work environments. More here.
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Contract Document Changes in 2013
Price Increase & Inventory Changes
Please be aware that the retail price for paper documents is increasing significantly in 2013 to offset the increased costs that AIA National is experiencing due to lower print quantities and higher fixed costs. Click here for the new rates starting January 2013.
Also, in an effort to manage paper document inventory levels more efficiently while the number of units sold continues to decline year-over-year, AIA National will limit document reprints to the top selling 28 documents (click here for list). AIA Austin will only carry the top 28 documents in our office. We will continue to fulfill orders for all other documents until our existing inventory is depleted; AIA National will do the same. Once paper inventory is out, documents will only be available through Documents-On-Demand or Document Software.
Questions? Contact Lauren Vienne at 512.452.4332New Contract Document Education Portal AIA has launched a new Contract Document Education portal complete with videos, guides, podcasts, and webinars about AIA documents and software. This is a powerful resource for getting the most out of your AIA Contract Documents. Whether you are an architect, contractor, owner, developer, or other industry professional, there is a course that addresses your needs, schedule, and budget!
Contact AIA Austin, your Full Service Distributor, for more information.
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AIA News and Updates
Information from AIA.org and other related AIA resources.
Advocates for Architecture Day, Tuesday, January 29, 2013.
The format of the day will remain the same as last time... Morning advocacy training with David Lancaster and our contract lobbyists including legislative updates and Lobbying 101 and then afternoon appointments with legislators. The day will begin about 9am and visits should be finished by 4pm. Training is essential.
If you did not already sign up at the TAC Lounge during the convention, simply follow the link to enter your information so that we will be able to match you up with your legislators. Last day to sign up is Friday, January 18th!
TSA Call for Presentations!
If you have an insight, technique, or idea you're eager to share, this is your chance to communicate it to the Texas design industry.
Texas Architects is now accepting Continuing Education presentation submittals for next year's Convention in Fort Worth, November 7-9, 2013.
Submit online here.
Limited Offer: Special Convention Rate for Young Professionals
Glenn Ono | 202-626-2551
The AIA is offering a new Young Professional rate. AIA architect and associate members, 40 years of age or younger, can receive a reduced registration rate of almost 30 percent off. This promotion is restricted to the first 700 members who meet age and membership criteria and complete their registration. More here.
Registration Opens: January 23
Call for Entries: AIA COTE Top Ten
Kelly Pickard | 202-626-7342
The AIA COTE Top Ten Green Projects Awards program recognizes exemplary and innovative built projects that establish a standard of excellence in sustainable design, demonstrate its benefits, and educate both the profession and the public. Members can find submission requirements and more information at www.aiatopten.org.
Deadline: January 25
Submissions Due: 2013 AIA Diversity Recognition Program
Yvette Morris | 202-626-7352
Invite your members to be recognized for all they do to support diversity and inclusion within the profession and encourage them to submit for the 2013 AIA Diversity Recognition Program. More here.
Deadline: February 6, 2013
Call for Submissions: 2013 Emerging Professionals Annual Exhibition
Kevin Fitzgerald | 202-626-7556
The 2013 AIA Center for Emerging Professionals Annual Exhibition will be presented at AIA National's headquarters, in Washington, DC. Submissions are accepted from any architecture student, intern architect, or architect licensed less than ten years, per the AIA's definition of emerging professionals. Learn more here.
Deadline: February 19
Looking for a job?
Check out the AIA Austin Job Board here. Check out the AIA National Job Board here.
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In the Community
The following news, events and information is provided by other sources. Please contact the company or firm directly for more information.
UT School of Architecture Career Fair
The UT Austin School of Architecture Career Services Office at The University of Texas at Austin invites you to participate in our 2013 Spring Career Fair & Interview Day. This is your opportunity to meet and interview students from all programs within the School of Architecture: Architecture, Interior Design, Community & Regional Planning, Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture, Sustainable Design, and Urban Design.
WHEN: Monday, March 4, 2013 10am-5pm
Schedule: 10am-1pm Open Career Fair, 1pm-5pm Interviews (all in the conference ballroom)
WHERE: AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center Ballroom (on-campus)
REGISTRATION: Begins on Monday, January 14, 2012 and ends Monday, February 25, 2013 - or when all registration spaces have been filled. Space is limited. Interested employers register by completing the attached registration form.
FEES: $250 for-profit employers, $150 non-profit employers. Includes a draped table and chairs, parking validation, lunch and refreshments for up to two recruiters.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please feel free to contact Ray Easterlin at your convenience or 512.471.1333. Understanding the City of Austin's Development Process
When starting a business in Austin, the City's development process is one that you must go through in order to legally open your doors. This process may not seem clear, but the Small Business Development Program (SBDP) is here to light your path and clear the fog! SBDP has put together an online version of our BizOpen Orientation. Watch it online, anytime, at no-cost!SCUP 2013 Southern Regional Symposium
Catching Up to LEED Buildings
February 19, 2013
Many universities set out to design, build, and operate their buildings more sustainably. What challenges and opportunities are they running into? Come learn more about Campus Sustainability Policies, Energy Modeling, "Greening" Design and Construction Contracts, and Operating and Maintaining Green Buildings after completion. Following the panel dialogs, we will tour the LEED Gold Certified Student Activity Center, where the conference is being held. More info here. WAN Awards 13
Now in its fifth year, the WAN AWARDS Education Sector aims to celebrate the best in architectural design for all levels of educational and research use, from nurseries and kindergartens right through to universities and research facilities. As the largest award of its kind, attracting entries from all over the world, the award offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain recognition and exposure for your work, promoting the best in pioneering education design.
AEGB's Lunchtime Seminar
Thursday, January 31st
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
721 Barton Springs Rd
Topic: Universal Recycling Ordinance
Integrated Water Management Training in Austin
January 25th - 1pm -5pm Water is becoming an increasingly valued resource and its conservation may become one of the most important objectives of the 21st century. This half-day course, developed by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) and the American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) examines systems and strategies which manage stormwater and optimize the water efficiency of buildings and sites. Click here for more info and to register. Food, the City, and Innovation
Roundtable conference about the global food system. February 1 & 2, 2013
The Food Lab at the University of Texas at Austin presents "Food, the City, and innovation," a two-day roundtable conference at the E.A. Smith building - just west of the Blanton Museum in Austin, Texas. The Food Lab at UT and our co-host Boston University believe that the climate for innovation in the food industry could not be better. More here.
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Austin Center for Architecture
The CFA is located at 801 W. 12th Street. We're on the corner of 12th Street and West Avenue.
The CFA has 12 parking spaces. All other parking is available on the street.
Hours
Mon-Thurs 8:30am - 6:00pm
Fri 8:30am - Noon
512.452.4332
512.452.2284 Fax
elizabeth@aiaaustin.org
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