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The American Institute of Architects - Steps to Make Your Voice Heard and to Engage Your Elected Officials , Practicing Architecture

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The American Institute of Architects - Steps to Make Your Voice Heard and to Engage Your Elected Officials , Practicing Architecture

Architect George Assaid Nominated To Run For Supervisor of Roanoke County

noreply@blogger.com (AIA_Blue_Ridge) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:07:00 +0000

Saturday, July 16, 2011, the Roanoke County Republican Committee nominated AIA Blue Ridge Architect Member, George Assaid, AIA to run for supervisor of Roanoke County. Representing the Cave Spring District, he is one of three newcomers to be nominated along with two incumbents for the November election.

Read the story at Roanoke.com >>

American Institute of Architects To Develop Database of Stalled Projects Suitable for Investor Financing

noreply@blogger.com (AIA_Blue_Ridge) — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:21:00 +0000

CHICAGO, June 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today announced it would make available to potential investors a database of stalled building projects nationwide that make economic sense but which lack the financing to be completed.

The AIA is announcing this commitment here today as a participating member at CGI America, the first conference of the Clinton Global Initiative solely dedicated to economic issues impacting the United States. The database should be available in coming months.

"We are committing to developing this database not just with the fortunes of architects in mind," said AIA President Clark Manus, FAIA. "In large part the fortunes of the entire U.S. economy rest on the jobs-creating potential of the design and construction industry, which accounts for $1 in $9 of U.S. Gross Domestic Product, according to the U.S. Census Bureau."

"For months, our industry has continued to suffer solely because banks won't lend," Manus said. "With this innovative, unprecedented commitment, the AIA has decided to step up and do something about that."

The AIA commitment comes as the design and construction industry is plagued by a continuing dearth of credit for otherwise credit-worthy projects. Almost two-thirds of architects responding to a recent AIA survey reported at least one project that is stalled due to lack of financing, despite record low interest rates.

Of the 63% of firms surveyed with stalled projects, the average value of each stalled project was almost $50 million per firm. To make matters worse, the AIA's May Architecture Billing Index (ABI) report, which provides a nine-to-12-month glimpse into the future of nonresidential construction spending activity, shows a continued deterioration in business conditions. The May ABI score announced last week was 47.2, a decrease from a reading of 47.6 in April. One factor cited in the continued decline is the chronic lack of financing.

In order to build and analyze the database of stalled projects, the AIA will establish a new survey that will begin to identify and analyze stalled projects from around the country that could be moved forward on almost any front but for the lack of financing. The commitment by the AIA involves soliciting information about stalled projects around the country from its members and allied professionals.

The AIA will then analyze and categorize the identified projects by various factors, including building type location (including those locations with a strong, skilled workforce), new construction versus retrofit, and impact on sustainability and livability goals. The AIA will work to identify opportunities for collaboration and financing to help move projects forward.

The Clinton Global Initiative's Chicago conference is convening diverse stakeholders - including CEOs of American companies and international companies with U.S. operations, national and local government officials, and leaders from the nonprofit sector – to identify effective ways to strengthen U.S. industries, unlock capital for innovation and entrepreneurship, advance energy efficiency, build clean energy infrastructure, and train Americans for the 21st-century workforce.

Topics covered during the meeting will include education, green buildings, the healthcare workforce, manufacturing, rural development, service corps, small business growth, smart infrastructure and workforce training.

About the AIA Architecture Billings Index
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI), produced by the AIA Economics & Market Research Group, is a leading economic indicator that provides an approximately nine to twelve month glimpse into the future of nonresidential construction spending activity. The diffusion indexes contained in the full report are derived from a monthly "Work-on-the-Boards" survey that is sent to a panel of AIA member-owned firms. Participants are asked whether their billings increased, decreased, or stayed the same in the month that just ended as compared to the prior month, and the results are then compiled into the ABI. These monthly results are also seasonally adjusted to allow for comparison to prior months. The monthly ABI index scores are centered around 50, with scores above 50 indicating an aggregate increase in billings, and scores below 50 indicating a decline. The regional and sector data are formulated using a three-month moving average. More information on the ABI and the analysis of its relationship to construction activity can be found in the White PaperArchitecture Billings as a Leading Indicator of Construction: Analysis of the Relationship Between a Billings Index and Construction Spending on the AIA web site.

About The American Institute of Architects
For over 150 years, members of the American Institute of Architects have worked with each other and their communities to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and cityscapes. Members adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct to ensure the highest standards in professional practice. Embracing their responsibility to serve society, AIA members engage civic and government leaders and the public in helping find needed solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit www.aia.org.

Visit www.aia.org. Twitter: http://twitter.com/AIA_Media
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About the Clinton Global Initiative

Established in 2005 by President Bill Clinton, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) convenes global leaders to devise and implement innovative solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges. Since 2005, CGI Annual Meetings, which take place in New York each September, have brought together nearly 150 current and former heads of state, 18 Nobel Prize laureates, and hundreds of leading CEOs, along with heads of foundations, major philanthropists, directors of the most effective nongovernmental organizations, and prominent members of the media. These CGI members have made nearly 2,000 commitments, which have already improved the lives of 300 million people in more than 180 countries. When fully funded and implemented, these commitments will be valued in excess of $63 billion. The 2011 Annual Meeting will take place September 19-22 in New York City.

CGI America is the first CGI meeting focused solely on the U.S. The CGI community also includes CGI University, which hosts an annual meeting for undergraduate and graduate students, and CGI Lead, which engages a select group of young CGI members for leadership development and collective commitment-making.

For more information, visit www.clintonglobalinitiative.org.

Contact: John Schneidawind
202-626-7457
johnschneidawind @aia.org
http://twitter.com/AIA_Media

SOURCE American Institute of Architects

5 CEUs: ADA Standards 2010 Understanding the New Accessibility Requirements

noreply@blogger.com (AIA_Blue_Ridge) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:15:00 +0000

Registration:

Download the registration form

Attorney General Eric Holder signed final regulations revising the Department of Justice’s ADA regulations, including its ADA Standards for Accessible Design. The official text was published in the Federal Register on September 15, 2010. These final rules took effect March 15, 2011. Compliance with the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design is permitted as of September 15, 2010, but not required until March 15, 2012. Given this update to the ADA regulations, a number of stakeholders should attend this upcoming training program, including: architects, building owners, municipal managers, ADA coordinators, code officials and finally, anyone charged with determining if the built environment complies with ADA accessibility requirements.

The 2010 Standards for Accessible Design update accessibility requirements for a wide range of facilities in the public and private sectors covered by the law. Are you familiar with these changes to the new design standards? If not, you should attend this program.

VBOCA Region II, United Spinal Association, and the DBTAC Mid-Atlantic ADA Center

Present:

ADA Standards 2010

Understanding the New Accessibility Requirements

This training program will provide attendees with an overview of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design and their harmonization with model codes as they relate to accessibility requirements. Specifically, this course will focus on: problem application areas in commercial facilities, accessibility requirements in existing facilities, accessibility requirements to and within special occupancies such as assembly areas, employee work areas, and press boxes. We will also focus on the new guidelines for toilet rooms and other aspects of the built environment. The major differences between the 1991 ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design will be highlighted throughout the presentation.

Topics that will be covered:

Effective dates for the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Information on the development process associated with the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design - including the ADA (State and local govt. and private businesses) and ABA (Federal) requirements.
A review of the format/layout of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Major differences between 1991 ADAAG and the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design - including information on how the 2010 Standards have been harmonized with model building codes (IBC and ANSI A117.1). Specific topics covered will include:
1. Building Blocks of Accessibility (clear floor space, reach range requirements, protruding objects, etc…)
2. Interior & Exterior Accessible Routes (including accessible doors)
3. Accessible Parking
4. Options for Vertical Accessibility (ramps, elevators, lifts)
5. Toilet room Accessibility
6. Special occupancy requirements (employee work areas, press boxes, places of assembly)
7. New requirements for Recreation facilities

Dates:
For Builders, Contractors and Architects
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 in Roanoke, 9am to 4pm
OR
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 in Christiansburg, 9am to 4pm
For VBOCA Region 2 Code Officials
Thursday, July 21, 2011 in Salem, 9am to 4pm

Registration:
Download the registration form

SWVA Architecture and Engineering Networking Event May 19, 2011

noreply@blogger.com (AIA_Blue_Ridge) — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:38:00 +0000

Registration ends soon! Don't miss the annual Southwest Virginia Aarchitecture & Engineers Networking Event May 19th.

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Vinton War Memorial Networking Event
Join professionals from over 20 allied organizations in Southwest Virginia for a networking event May 19th at the Vinton War Memorial.

Where	Vinton War Memorial 814 E Washington Ave Vinton, VA 24179-2148
When	Continuing Education Classes - 2:30pm Networking Event - 5:30pm
Bring	A Guest
Register Here:	Continuing Education Classes Networking Event

Networking

This event is planned as a social and networking event of engineers, contractors, architects, designers and anyone associated with construction in southwestern Virginia. There will be food, drinks and bar.

Live Music

The Foggy Memory Boys: lead by architect Greg Jones, an acoustic group, playing traditional and contemporary bluegrass. You heard them play with Claire Lynch Grammy nominee and IBMA vocalist of the year. You heard them at “Politic'n and Pig Picking” and at “Music on the Market”. Love Bluegrass? Don’t miss The Foggy Memory Boys. They may not remember your name but they never miss a note.

The Total Package: If you have picked up a set of construction drawings in southwest Virginia, you know Brian Beverage, president of Trasco. What you might not know is that Brian and has a passion for music. Rock, Jazz, and Blues by the Total Package Band.

MORE DETAILS HERE

This event was made possible by our generous sponsors:

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April 15, Tax Day! What your AIA membership done for you lately.

noreply@blogger.com (AIA_Blue_Ridge) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0000

April 15: Tax Day

In honor of Tax Day we wanted to share with you a brief message from Paul Mendelsohn, Vice President AIA Government & Community Relations about H.R. 4. This bill was cosponsored by Reps. Robert Hurt (VA-5), Robert Goodlatte (VA-6), and Morgan Griffith (VA-9) who represent our chapter's members in Congress.

This relevant message is important to note as it affects each member and our ability to practice what we love doing.

An Important Victory for Architects: Congress Eliminates Paperwork Burden!

As a member of AIA's leadership, I wanted you to know about an exciting legislative victory that occurred April 6, on Capitol Hill, the Senate has passed the House version of the 1099 repeal. In a bipartisan 87-12 vote, the Senate voted to send the House passed version to the President for his signature and we expect that he will quickly sign the bill into law.

As you may remember, the health care reform bill passed last year included a new paperwork requirement that had little to do with health care, but would have dramatically increased paperwork burdens on businesses. The provision stated that, starting in 2012, all business payments or purchases over $600 would need to be accompanied by a Form 1099 filing.

This past February, hundreds of AIA leaders went to Capitol Hill during our Grassroots Leadership and Legislative Conference calling for the elimination of this paperwork burden. Our members reminded Congress that its priority should be advancing policies that help our economy move forward.

Shortly thereafter, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4, the Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011, and it was sent to the Senate, which voted to pass it today. Thousands of AIA members used the AIA advocacy alert center to send messages to their elected representatives in support of repeal, and Congress listened.

Thank you for your work in eliminating this paperwork burden. Let this be a reminder that our unified voice makes a difference!

Sincerely,

Paul T. Mendelsohn
Vice President AIA Government & Community Relations
The American Institute of Architects

To follow AIA Legislative Affairs and find more information about getting involved in the AIA Advocacy Agenda:

http://www.aia.org/advocacy/getinvolved/index.htm

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Architecture Week 2011

noreply@blogger.com (AIA_Blue_Ridge) — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 12:59:00 +0000

Architecture Week 2011

AIA Blue Ridge has planned a week of events to celebrate Architecture Week 2011. Check out all the details here >>

AIA Reports on Federal Government Shutdown

noreply@blogger.com (AIA_Blue_Ridge) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:43:00 +0000

Dear AIA Member:
As you no doubt know from news reports, Congressional leaders and President Obama have failed so far to agree on a budget in time to avert a shut-down of the federal government, scheduled to begin at midnight tonight. Congress has not sent any of its fiscal year 2011 appropriations bills to the President because of disagreements over spending levels. Unless an agreement between negotiators is reached - and that could happen at any time - the last continuing resolution on the 2011 budget expires at the end of the day today, and the government is officially closed for business beginning tomorrow, Saturday, April 9.
Anticipating questions about such an event, the AIA government relations team assembled a comprehensive list of answers to questions most on the minds of members. This set of FAQs contains as much information as we know at this time. We'll update them as more information becomes available from various federal authorities and agencies.
Check back with this page over the coming days as we provide additional information. Rest assured that while the federal government may be closed, we are not. The AIA is open, fully functioning and available to meet your needs.

Sincerely,
Robert Ivy, FAIA
EVP/Chief Executive Officer
The American Institute of Architects

Architecture Week 2011 in AIA Blue Ridge

noreply@blogger.com (AIA_Blue_Ridge) — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:20:00 +0000

Architecture Week 2011

AIA Blue Ridge has planned events that coincide with Architecture Week 2011.

Saturday - April 9, 2011

10:00 AM - AIAS Blockout

Teams of up to 4 members will be building their designs on the plaza in front of Cowgill Hall. Come out and support the students in their building efforts and see the completed designs on display all week of Architecture Week. More>>

2:00 PM - The Greening of Southie

What happens when you’re asked to build the city of tomorrow… today?

Set on the storied streets of South Boston, The Greening of Southie is a feature documentary about Boston’s first residential green building, and the men and women who set out to construct it.

The Young Architects Forum is sponsoring a film: The Greening of Southie. Trailer>>
This film documents the first green building in South Boston and the impact it had on all of those involved in its construction.

YAF has sponsored the film and taken care of your $5 ticket, come out and check out this film.

It will be shown at the Shadowbox Theater, 22 Kirk Ave, Roanoke, VA 24011 Directions>>

Do you know of someone who is in a collateral organization, such as USGBC, ASID, or CSI that would be interested in this film? http://us1.forward-to-friend2.com/forward?u=ed80e3aad2bcf0673e6d09661&id=9daa6357a1&e=edd7828f1d this invitation to them. Anyone is welcome to attend.

More planned for the week:

Be sure to check www.aiablueridge.org for all the upcoming events we have planned. Looking forward to seeing at one of our events!

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AIA Blue Ridge Meeting RSVP

noreply@blogger.com (AIA_Blue_Ridge) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:15:00 +0000

Chapter Meeting Annoucement:

Allison Williams, FAIA

Design Director, Perkins+Will, San Francisco, CA
7:00pm, Wednesday, March 30, 2011

AIA Blue Ridge is co-sponsoring the VT-Lecture Series and welcomes Allison Williams, FAIA to Blacksburg, Virginia to share her vision for the profession and some of the work her team at Perkins+Will in which they have been involved.

Her diverse portfolio of work includes The August Wilson Center for African American Culture in Pittsburgh, PA and CREATE (Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise) a 700,000 GSF research center for the National Research Foundation in Singapore; two prestigious commissions won by Perkins+Will through invited design competitions.

Come to Blacksburg and join us, for what promises to be an engaging lecture and stay afterward for a reception hosted by the Virginia Tech American Institute of Architecture Students in Cowgill Hall. We look forward to seeing you there.

Architect Code Update Training (4 CEUs)

April 7, 2011

VBCOA will be sponsoring classes and also have all local Building Officials present at the classes to assist with questions. More >>

Film Screening:
The Greening of Southie

April 9th at 2:00pm

Join us for an exclusive showing of this award winning film. Sponsored by YAF. More >>

RSVP

Let us know if you are coming.

Bus Stop Shelter Design Competition Announced

noreply@blogger.com (AIA_Blue_Ridge) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:30:00 +0000

The Young Professionals Committee of the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a bus stop shelter design competition for businesses, organizations, and individuals. The competition challenges participants to design creative bus stop shelters that comply with all laws, city codes, and/or regulations while increasing awareness of public transit options in Danville, providing shelter to public transit riders, and providing an aesthetic alternative to traditional bus stop shelters.
Creative and aesthetically pleasing bus stop shelters not only offer a practical strategy for increasing ridership by improving the visibility and convenience of the city’s bus system, it also offers a creative and innovative design opportunity that creates bus stop shelters that become focal points in the city’s central business district. Constructing amenities such as bus shelters and incorporating art in their design often increases a transit system’s ridership.
An engaging transit system has the potential to attract a variety of riders including people who have cars but who choose public transportation instead. By attracting riders and decreasing vehicles on our highways, traffic congestion and carbon emissions are reduced, and as a result, the area’s quality of life is improved. Passengers, transit systems, artists and the city itself reap substantial and sustainable benefits.
The design competition is open to the public, students, design professionals, organizations, businesses and individuals. Designs must comply with all laws, city codes, and/or regulations while also meeting the stated goals above.
Two sites have been offered, but not required, by City of Danville officials for proposed bus stop shelters – one at the Crossing at the Dan and one at the Harris Financial Center on Memorial Drive. Determination of which two designs potentially will be constructed will be based on cost, aspects of reproduction, location, and other factors decided by committee.
The Young Professionals Committee has secured funding through the Danville Regional Foundation to assist in the construction of shelters in two locations. It is the hope of the Young Professionals that sponsors can be secured to fund additional shelters and to encourage future support for the design/construction of bus stop shelters. Additional sponsors, donations and material discounts are being solicited by local businesses and organizations to assist in the construction of two of the winning entries.
As part of the proposal, designers should submit cost estimates for their designs. Entrants are encouraged to find additional funding to supplement the construction budget to meet the costs associated with the submitted design.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three designs. First place will receive $1,000. Second place will receive $500 and third place will receive $250.
For complete rules of the design competition, please visit the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce’s website at www.dpchamber.org under “What’s New.” The bus stop shelter design competition was made possible due to the generous support of the Danville Regional Foundation through a “Make It Happen” grant.

AIA Blue Ridge March Chapter Meeting

noreply@blogger.com (AIA_Blue_Ridge) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:11:00 +0000

Virginia Tech CAUS Lecture Series:
Allison Williams, FAIA, LEED AP

Perkins+Will, San Francisco

As Design Director, Allison Williams sets the design strategy for major projects of the San Francisco office. In a career spanning more than 30 years of practice, Williams' leadership in the design of large-scale civic, corporate, cultural and research facilities has influenced significant projects in the San Francisco Bay Area, nationally and internationally.

7:00pm, Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Join AIA Blue Ridge at our March Chapter meeting as we co-sponsor the VT CAUS Lecture Series.

Wednesday, March 30
7:00pm
Hancock Hall, Room 100

Join us immediately following the lecture for a reception in the lobby of Cowgill Hall with fellow AIA chapter members and members of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) for a evening of networking and parusing the student work of this year's architecture studios.

The lecture is registered with the AIA and members are eligible for 1 CEU for attending. Please be sure to sign the form to get your credit.

We hope to see you Wednesday and at a future AIA Blue Ridge event with Architecture Week (April 9 - April 16) right around the corner. Here is a link to the 2011 AIA Blue RIdge Calendar

Are you ready to discuss issues related to architecture in southwest Virginia?
Join the AIA Blue Ridge LinkedIn Group.

Free Webinar Training on Disaster Assistance from the VA Dept. of Emergency Management

noreply@blogger.com (AIA_Blue_Ridge) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:09:00 +0000

January 26 & January 27 (3-5 PM)

As part of the Virginia Society AIA Disaster Assistance Initiative, two free online webinar training classes in damage assessment will be offered by the VA Dept. of Emergency Management on January 26 & January 27. This training is available to any staff member in architectural or engineering offices. In April 2010 in conjunction with the Virginia Society AIA, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM), and the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), a training program was established to train professionals to do volunteer damage assessment professionals under the oversight of VDEM during statewide disasters.

As a result, VDEM is conducting two free online Damage Assessment Training webinars that will qualify participants to serve in a volunteer capacity. Webinar attendees will obtain certification to assist VDEM during statewide emergencies. Typical volunteer duty might be one or two days with expenses and lodging covered by VDEM. Self-reporting for HSW credits is available.

7 Reasons to Attend the Two Webinars

You will find online training is easy and convenient.
You won't need to leave your office.
You won't have to spend money; it's free!
You will be trained to help the VA Dept. of Emer. Mgmt. respond to statewide disaster events.
You will extend your professional relationships with public agencies and officials.
You will gain building damage assessment and emergency response skills.
You will help VA communities be prepared to recover from statewide disasters.

Learn how you can be engaged in a volunteer role by enrolling in the webinar training. To sign up, contact:

George A. Salinas, AIA
Salinas Design and Consulting
Volunteer VSAIA Coordinator for Disaster Assistance
(804) 212-1792
salinas_central@verizon.net

AIA Blue Ridge Selects 2011-2012 Directors

noreply@blogger.com (AIA_Blue_Ridge) — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:01:00 +0000

For immediate release:

Roanoke, VA - December 2010 - At the annual meeting of the American Institute of Architects’ Blue Ridge Chapter, the five open directors positions were filled through a nomination and election process for the 2011-2012 term. Of the five directors with their terms ending in 2010, three were nominated for an additional two year term. Joe Wheeler, AIA, Ben McCreary, AIA, and Tim Colley, AIA, accepted nominations to stay involved on the board for the 2011-2012 term. They will be joined by Allen Hale, AIA from SFCS in Roanoke, VA and JW Blanchard, Associate AIA from AECOM in Roanoke, VA.

The AIA Blue Ridge board of directors is comprised of ten directors who serve two year terms, off-set by one year to promote board continuity. Five directors are in their second year of their term in 2011. Robert Dunay, FAIA, David Dollberg, AIA, Randy Vaughn, AIA LEED AP, Seanie White, Assoc. AIA, and Nathan Harper, Assoc. AIA will continue on the board through 2011 with their positions open for nomination in October of 2011. In addition to the ten directors, the Executive Committee completes the board structure.

The members of the executive committee for 2011 are Bill White, AIA, President; Larry Hasson, AIA, President-Elect; Sarah Lee, AIA, Treasurer; Stephen Feather, AIA, Secretary; and Emmett Lifsey, AIA, Past-President. The fifteen member board represent the interests of the 180 architect and associate members at the local level in southwest Virginia. The local Blue Ridge chapter of the American Institute of Architects strives to be sure its members are well informed on the latest trends in the market through continuing education programs and conferences that are available to the membership.

About AIA Blue Ridge
The Blue Ridge chapter of the AIA represents over 180 architects and professionals in the architecture profession throughout southwest Virginia. It is a local chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Visit www.aiablueridge.org.

About The American Institute of Architects
For over 150 years, members of the American Institute of Architects have worked with each other and their communities to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and cityscapes. Members adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct to ensure the highest standards in professional practice. Embracing their responsibility to serve society, AIA members engage civic and government leaders and the public in helping find needed solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit www.aia.org. Twitter: http://twitter.com/AIA_Media

AIA Blue Ridge announces Design & Honor Awards for 2010

noreply@blogger.com (AIA_Blue_Ridge) — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 21:07:00 +0000

On Friday, September 24th the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Blue Ridge Chapter held its bi-annual 2010 Design & Honor Awards Banquet at the Taubman Museum in Roanoke, Virginia. The American Institute of Architects Blue Ridge Chapter is a non-profit, professional organization of architects, with a service area of Southwest Virginia whose coverage area includes Lynchburg in the Northeast, Danville in the Southeast, and extends through Roanoke, Blacksburg and Abingdon to the West Virginia and Tennessee borders.

Honor Awards:

The first part of the Awards Program presented the Honor Awards, a program that recognizes the best efforts of the residents of the Blue Ridge Chapter region who, either working directly within the architectural profession or in some related industry, have made a commitment in their lives to make the Blue Ridge Chapter community a better place.

The Honor Awards for the 2009 – 2010 period included:

Honorary Membership

Bestowed upon a person of esteemed character who is not eligible for membership in AIA Blue Ridge but who has rendered distinguished service to the profession of architecture or to allied arts and sciences within the domain of our Chapter.

The 2010 Honorary Membership was presented to Brian Beverage of Trasco Printing in Roanoke.

Distinguished Achievement

Given to an individual AIA Blue Ridge member for special recognition of achievements and service to the profession. The award serves as an accolade for their achievements of an entire career of work and therefore proves to inspire younger professionals to serve in the lifelong commitment of architecture. Two Distinguished Achievement Awards were presented:

Jack Weatherby, AIA – an architect with SFCS Architects in Roanoke

Scott Poole, AIA – Director of the School of Architecture + Design at the Virginia Tech College of Architecture and Urban Studies, Blacksburg.

Test of Time Award

Designed to recognize the lasting value of good architectural design and value to the community. The facility must be no less than 25 years old and must function in essentially the manner originally designed. The 2010 Test of Time Award was presented to The Historic Roanoke City Market / Farmer’s Market. Receiving the Honor Award for the Test of Time was Downtown Roanoke, Inc. Board Chairwoman Tammy Finley.

Design Awards:

The second part of the Awards Program presented the Design Awards, a program that recognizes outstanding design, built and unbuilt, by AIA Blue Ridge members. The program is juried by a team of esteemed practitioners and was led this year by Alan Kehrt, FAIA of KSS Architects of Princeton, New Jersey. Awards are presented in three categories – Student, Awards or Merit, and Awards of Excellence. The Design Awards for the 2009 – 2010 period included:

Student Category

A Transforming Wall, by Virginia Tech School of Architecture + Design student Jenine Kotob

Awards of Merit

(three Awards were given, listed alphabetically)

Access, Inc., Roanoke, Virginia, by Spectrum Design of Roanoke.

Court House Museum Rehabilitation, Lynchburg, Virginia, by CJMW Architecture of Lynchburg.
Lincoln Mews Phase 1, Richmond, Virginia, by Community Design Studio of Christiansburg.

Awards of Excellence

(four Awards were given, listed alphabetically)

The Bee Global Studio and Gallery, Stecoah, North Carolina, by Zellner + Bassett of Blacksburg.

Lumenhaus, by the School of Architecture + Design, Virginia Tech, led by professors Bob Dunay, FAIA and Bob Wheeler, AIA.

Presbyterian Homes & Family Services Master Plan, Historic Designation and Renovations, Lynchburg, Virginia, by CJMW Architecture of Lynchburg.

The Village Center at Warm Hearth, Botetourt, Virginia, by Summit Studio of Roanoke.

AIA Blue Ridge News & Events

The American Institute of Architects - Steps to Make Your Voice Heard and to Engage Your Elected Officials , Practicing Architecture

Architect George Assaid Nominated To Run For Supervisor of Roanoke County

American Institute of Architects To Develop Database of Stalled Projects Suitable for Investor Financing

5 CEUs: ADA Standards 2010 Understanding the New Accessibility Requirements

SWVA Architecture and Engineering Networking Event May 19, 2011

Vinton War Memorial Networking Event Join professionals from over 20 allied organizations in Southwest Virginia for a networking event May 19th at the Vinton War Memorial.

Networking

Live Music

This event was made possible by our generous sponsors:

April 15, Tax Day! What your AIA membership done for you lately.

April 15: Tax Day

Architecture Week 2011

AIA Reports on Federal Government Shutdown

Architecture Week 2011 in AIA Blue Ridge

Architecture Week 2011

Saturday - April 9, 2011

More planned for the week:

AIA Blue Ridge Meeting RSVP

Allison Williams, FAIA

Design Director, Perkins+Will, San Francisco, CA 7:00pm, Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Architect Code Update Training (4 CEUs)

Film Screening: The Greening of Southie

Bus Stop Shelter Design Competition Announced

AIA Blue Ridge March Chapter Meeting

Virginia Tech CAUS Lecture Series: Allison Williams, FAIA, LEED AP

7:00pm, Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Free Webinar Training on Disaster Assistance from the VA Dept. of Emergency Management

AIA Blue Ridge Selects 2011-2012 Directors

For immediate release:

AIA Blue Ridge announces Design & Honor Awards for 2010

Honor Awards:

Honorary Membership

Distinguished Achievement

Test of Time Award

Design Awards:

Student Category

Awards of Merit

Awards of Excellence

Vinton War Memorial Networking Event
Join professionals from over 20 allied organizations in Southwest Virginia for a networking event May 19th at the Vinton War Memorial.

Design Director, Perkins+Will, San Francisco, CA
7:00pm, Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Film Screening:
The Greening of Southie

Virginia Tech CAUS Lecture Series:
Allison Williams, FAIA, LEED AP