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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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Call for Entries - Available Now!
Design Awards CFE Due - March 14th
Homes Tour CFE Due - April 4th
Design Awards CFE available here. Homes Tour CFE available here. Design Awards Architect Q&A - February 21st at 5:30pm
Homes Tour Architect Q&A - March 4th at 5:45pm
Questions about submitting? Contact the chapter office, 452.4332.
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Honor Awards - Call for Nominations
Honor Award Nominations Due - February 25th
Honor Award CFN available here. AIA Austin needs your nominations for the following local awards:
JOHN V. NYFELER, FAIA COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD - for extended commitment to community service or significant contribution evidenced by a positive impact on urban, environmental, or neighborhood issues.
COMMUNITY VISION AWARD - First Awarded to Austin Foundation Communities in 2011, this award serves to recognize an individual or organization which has been instrumental in moving forward an affordable housing initiative in the Greater Austin area.
EMERGING PROFESSIONAL AWARD - is presented to a member or associate member for professional achievement in leadership during the early years of participation in AIA Austin. The nominee should be a role model in the organization with these qualities: goes beyond the call of duty in service to the profession; influences improvement in the organization at the local level; encourages participation among fellow members and nonmembers; exemplifies qualities of leadership and of professional practice.
THE EDWIN WALLER AWARD FOR PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE - with the City of Austin was created in 1998 to recognize achievement in public architecture, to recognize public-service architects, public officials or other individuals, by their role as architects or as advocates.
THE FIRM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD is the highest honor that AIA Austin can bestow on an architecture firm for outstanding contributions to the community, the profession or for producing distinguished architecture.
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Food for Thought Class
Tuesday, February 26th @ Noon
Manage Daylight with Window Systems
1. Identify the type of daylight available on your project site and the potential positive/ negative impact that daylight can have in a commercial space.
2. Transform the type of daylight available into the type of daylight that will meet your design goals.
3. Address the differences in available window systems and learn to specify roller shade fabric that will meet your design goals.
Course provided by Austin ShadeWorks and Lutron Shading Systems.
Lunch provided!
1 LU / HSW
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UT Norman Hackerman Building Tour
Tuesday, March 5th at 5:30pm
Join AIA Austin COTE for a special tour of the Norman Hackerman Building on the UT Campus, with CO+Taniguchi Architects; Datum Gojer Engineers; HMG & Associates, Inc; and Research Facilities Design (RFD).
The Norman Hackerman Building, a 300,000 sf state-of-the-art teaching and research facility for the College of Natural Sciences, achieved it's LEED Gold certification through innovative design and engineering approaches, including Lab 21 sustainable strategies. The building's design was intended to reflect it's function as a modern, 21st Century science facility, while respecting the architectural and visual aesthetic of the historical Campus. A major challenge was maximizing the building footprint on a very constrained site, while fitting in with the scale and context of the surrounding fabric. More 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.
Small Firms Roundtable
Meets: Third Thursday at 11:45am
Date: February 21st
A Look at the Year Ahead
February's meeting will begin with a review of the mission of the Small Firms Roundtable.
This is an opportunity to influence the direction of the committee. We will discuss the best ways to focus on the needs of small firms, better utilize the services offered by the AIA, and possibly create a small firm development program at the local level. Come prepared to share ideas, topics, speakers, etc. More here.
Latinos in Architecture Social Hour  Design Voice Committee Meets: Third Tuesday at 5pm Date: February 26th
BEC Committee
Meets: First Wednesday at Noon
Date: March 6th
Building and Energy Code Implications to Building Enclosures
Presentation and roundtable discussion with John Umphress - Austin Energy Code Compliance, Ron Menard - City of Austin Plan Review, and George Cromwell - IECC Code Instructor, and Shirley Ellis - Texas A&M Engineering Energy Code Specialist
Program Description: Expert Roundtable Discussion - Questions and Answers with the Attendees concerning building, energy, and fire code influences on building enclosures.
Program Learning Objectives:
1) ICC Building and IECC Energy Code Design Criteria
2) NFPA 285 Implications to New Building Occupant Safety and IECC
3) City of Austin Building and Energy Code Compliance and Enforcement
4) Specific changes made in the 2012 IBC and IECC which are being considered for adoption in City of Austin
1.5 LU / HSW (pending approval)
RSVP and more info here.
Residential (CRAN) Committee
Meets: First Thursday at 11:30am
Date: March 7th
Tour of a home designed by Webber + Studio, Inc.
RSVP and more info here.
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Members in the News
Members, send me your news! Accolades, new projects, new hires, etc.
HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS!!
Arthur W. Andersson, FAIA, Austin
Jay W. Barnes, III, FAIA, Austin
Dick Clark, FAIA, Austin
Stanley O. Graves, FAIA, Austin
Murray Legge, FAIA, Austin
Jana Marie McCann, FAIA, Austin
Please join us at the April 16th AIA Austin Luncheon to congratulate your peers.
McKinney York Architects Celebrates 30th Anniversary!
McKinney York Architects is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year. In an attempt to commemorate our history, we'd love to get back in touch with previous MYA employees that have passed through our office these past 3 decades. So please contact us at 512-476-0201 or asingh@mckinneyyork.com.
Nelsen Partners Launches New Website!
Please take a minute and see what's new at Nelsen Partners. We hope you will bookmark us, visit often and track the exciting things that we and our clients are thinking and doing.
Specht Harpman Architects needs your vote!
Our Manhattan Micro Loft is nominated for an Architizer A+ Award in the 'Living Small' category. Please VOTE and SHARE!
Book Signing and Presentation of Ancient Origins of the Mexican Plaza: From Primordial Sea to Communal Space
The Consul General of Mexico Rosalba Ojeda is pleased to invite you to a presentation, discussion, and book signing of "Ancient Origins of the Mexican Plaza: From Primordial Sea to Communal Space", a UT Press 2013 publication, by Logan Wagner, Hal Box, and Susan Kline Morehead.
This extensively illustrated book traces the evolution of the Mexican plaza from Mesoamerican sacred space to modern public gathering place, offering an intriguing insight into the links between the characteristics of the ancient plaza to modern design and architecture.
Authors Logan Wagner, Susan Kline Morehead; as well as Juan Miro and Rosalba Ojeda will participate in a discussion panel.
February 21, 2013 at 6:00 pm
Harry Ransom Center Auditorium
University of Texas at Austin
300 West 21st St.
Charity Installation: Austin Children's Shelter
Circular Energy is excited to announce that we will be donating a solar PV system to the Austin Children's Shelter.
The Austin Children's Shelter protects and heals children, young adults and families in need by providing a number of programs and services to help children heal from abuse, neglect or other trauma, and transition to the next phase of their lives.
If you care to contribute, call 866.274.5578 or info@circularenergy.com
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AIA News and Updates
Information from AIA.org and other related AIA resources.
TxA Call for Presentations!
If you have an insight, technique, or ideas 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.
Deadline to submit online is February 15th here.
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
Monday, March 4th - 10am to 5pm AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center Ballroom Register Now! Ends February 25th 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. Employers - 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.
To sign up, contact Ray Easterlin or 512.471.1333. Austin Energy Green Building Seminar
Building Science with Mark Laliberte
Mexican American Cultural Center 600 River Street - Upstairs Rehearsal Lab We have a special treat for you this month! Nationally-known building science expert, Mark Laliberte, will present two sessions. Come early for the morning session and/or join us for the lunchtime session. Both sessions are free, but seating is limited so register early. Register here (Calendar & Registration, Mark Laliberte event). Friday, February 22, 2013 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. High Performance Homes: Do's, Don'ts and Why's Identify common construction details that can lead to moisture problems, air quality concerns and excessive energy consumption. Learn correct techniques that will help avoid customer service problems. Friday, February 22, 2013 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (brown bag) Marketing the Better Built Home Discover ways of differentiating your company from your competition and what really drives the market. Due to space limitations, advance registration is required for both of these seminars. Register here (under Calendar & Registration, Mark Laliberte event). Both seminars are free. 2 GBCI CE Hours for LEED Professionals and AIA for 2 CE Hours. Revising Land Development Codes: Stakeholder Stories from 4 U.S. Cities
February 28th - 9am This panel discussion will provide an opportunity to hear how four U.S. cities revised their land development codes and what they learned through the process. The Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan was adopted by City Council in June 2012 with a directive to revise the land development code to promote a compact and connected city, preserve neighborhood character, promote household affordability, and protect environmental sustainability. Learn more here. Flashback to 1983 at the 8th Annual AEC Bowl
benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters
The 8th Annual AEC Specialty Bowl brought to you by the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) and benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters is quickly approaching. This annual event brings together Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) companies in support of local mentoring efforts and we need you to participate by forming teams to raise pledges and bowl together on Saturday, March 2, 6 p.m. at Highland Lanes, 8909 Burnet Road.
Trudy's Bowl for Kids is a great networking opportunity and way to spend time with co-workers while supporting the premier mentoring program in Central Texas. Make sure your company isn't left out! Click here to create your team. To learn about sponsorship opportunities or to receive more information, contact Kate Garrett at 512-807-3615.
Firms currently registered include:
Bury + Partners
Datum Engineers, Inc.
Dynamic Reprographics
Encotech**
Gensler
GS&C
hatch + ulland owen architects
HDR, Inc.**
IIDA
Nelsen Partners**
O'Connell Robertson**
Rogers-O'Brien Construction
Schneider HALLS Design
STG Design, Inc.
Walter P. Moore
** Signifies Trudy's Bowl for Kids Corporate Sponsor
Please visit www.bowlforkidsaustin.org for complete event information.
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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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