AIA East Kentucky

February 15th - 3rd Wednesday CE Program

2012-02-02T08:13:00.001-05:00

FREE for AIA Members! "Vertical Transportation - Choosing the Right Elevator for Your Building" (1 AIA HSW CEU) sponsored by ThyssenKrupp Elevator.
Contact ce@aia-ekc.org before 2-13-12 to register.

East Kentucky gets more Social!

2012-01-24T23:24:00.000-05:00

Your East Kentucky chapter can now be found on Twitter and LinkedIn!

Find us @AIAEKC on Twitter. Twitter will allow us to create a better dialog among members and the public. We have also created a members only list where, as a member, you can post tweets that are public and will display on this list collectively with other members. Check this list out now at https://twitter.com/#!/AIAEKC/ekc-members.

Signing up for twitter is easy! All you need is a full name, email, and password to signup. Sign up now at www.twitter.com

East Kentucky is also on LinkedIn as a group! This group is private for East Kentucky members only. If you are on LinkedIn or are going to sign up, please request to be added to the group here and once added you will be able to communicate with your peers in East Kentucky. http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=4222967&trk=anet_ug_hm

November 18th - 3rd Friday CE Program

2011-10-31T08:42:00.001-04:00

FREE for AIA Members! "Sustainable by Design" (1 AIA CEU) sponsored by Advanced Solutions. Contact ce@aia-ekc.org before 11-15-11 to register.

October 19th - 3rd Wednesday CE Program

2011-09-29T12:04:00.002-04:00

FREE for AIA Members! "Overview of Federal and Kentucky Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Programs" (1 ) sponsored by Kentucky Heritage Council. Contact ce@aia-ekc.org before 10-14-11 to register.

September 22nd – 4th Thursday CE Program

2011-09-06T16:53:00.001-04:00

FREE for AIA Members! "High Performance Masonry Walls" (1 CEU/HSW/SD) sponsored by Essroc. Contact ce@aia-ekc.org before 9-20-11 to register.

August 18th - 3rd Thursday CE Program

2011-07-28T14:27:00.001-04:00

FREE for AIA Members! "Aesthetic Solutions with Architectural Precast Concrete" (1 CEU/HSW) sponsored by Gate Precast. Contact ce@aia-ekc.org before 8-16-11 to register.

July 21st - 3rd Thursday CE Program

2011-06-22T08:04:00.001-04:00

FREE for AIA Members!
"Obtaining Fire and Smoke Protection in Means of Egress Openings Using Accordion Fire Doors" (1 CEU/HSW)
sponsored by Cornell
Contact ce@aia-ekc.org before 7-19-11 to register.

Studio/Gang RFQ : June 23. 5pm deadline

2011-06-10T18:13:00.001-04:00

The heart of downtown Lexington may look and feel very different in next decade.

Studio/Gang has been hired to develop design proposals for the vacant site at the intersection of Main and Lime. Kentucky architects are invited to respond to a Request For Qualifications, in an effort to identify designers of various facades and programs along Main Street.

Courtesy of AIA KY, details on the RFQ can be found here: http://www.aia-ekc.org/web_docs/CentrePointeRFQ.pdf

Please visit the Herald Leader for more details on the project.

Byron Romanowitz, FAIA featured on local radio!

2011-06-10T17:51:00.001-04:00

Terrific (although lengthy) interview with Byron Romanowitz, recorded June 2, 2011.

A very nice conversation with our own local legend can be found here: http://podcast.trivialthursdays.com/2011/06/02/byron-romanowitz.aspx

April 21st - 3rd Thursday CE Program

2011-03-28T12:16:00.001-04:00

FREE for AIA Members!
" Understanding Modern Ornamental Fence Products and Applications" (1 CEU)
sponsored by Ameristar
Contact ce@aia-ekc.org before 4-19-11 to register.

2011 KET Telefund w/ AIA East KY - March 13th

2011-03-10T10:53:00.001-05:00

We will be participating in KET's annual TeleFund on Sunday, March 13 from 5pm-11pm. Dinner will be provided during training from 5-6, and we'll be on air answering pledge calls from 6-11. Please consider volunteering, and bring a friend! Contact <a href="mailto:kdonnelly@dlarc.com?subject=2011 KET Telefund" title="Ken Donnelly email">Ken Donnelly</a> for info.

March 17th CE Program Moved to March 24th

2011-03-07T11:42:00.002-05:00

We are notifying our members who had responded to the regularly scheduled Third Thursday CE Program of a program date change.

Due to a scheduling conflict at the Commerce Lexington Building, the program will be moved from Thursday, March 17th to Thursday, March 24th.

March 17th - 3rd Thursday CE Program

2011-02-25T13:00:00.001-05:00

FREE for AIA Members!

"The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Material Selection" ( 1 CEU/HSW)

Best of 2010: AIAS + IDSA

2011-02-21T13:38:00.001-05:00

Please join UK College of Design at the Opening Reception for Best of 2010: AIAS + IDSA tonight at 6:30 pm at UK Student Center Rasdell Gallery. There will be free food, drinks and music, and will feature student work from 1st year through graduate studios. The exhibit will be open Monday through Friday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Feb. 21 - March 11.

Kentucky Economic Profile Report

2011-02-14T17:53:00.001-05:00

Last month, the National AIA looked at the numbers for Kentucky, and provided a report on construction and Architecture Billings Index as of November 2010.

A PDF copy of the report is available here.

Women In Architecture

2011-02-08T17:21:00.001-05:00

Attention Ladies! Tomorrow, February 9th, at 5:30PM, there will be a Women in Architecture meeting at Common Grounds Coffee House (343 E. High St). All are welcome to attend this social gathering and planning meeting. We will be discussing possibilities for 2011. Future activities for WiA include plans for a forum / panel discussion of firm principals in the spring. Please join us and bring ideas/topics that Women in Architecture might explore!

February 17th - 3rd Thursday CE Program

2011-01-28T19:58:00.002-05:00

FREE for AIA Members!

"LEED 09 Programs: Overview" - LEED 09 Programs for Paints & Coating Credits (1.0 HSW/SD), sponsored by Sherwin-Williams

Contact ce@aia-ekc.org before 2-15-11 to register.

January 20th - 3rd Thursday CE Program

2011-01-08T14:17:00.000-05:00

FREE for AIA Members!

"Designing Energy Efficient Steel Stud Wall Assemblies" (1.0 HSW/SD), sponsored by Dow and Seward Sales.

This program is designed to provide the design community with the knowledge to make informed decisions when specifying a system solution in steel stud wall assembly that will deliver high thermal performance, moisture management, as well as minimize air infiltration in steel stud wall assemblies.

Contact Rob Deal at 859.252.6781 before 1-18-11 to register.

Redline the East Kentucky Website!

2011-01-07T13:56:00.000-05:00

Here is your chance to redline the East Kentucky Chapter's website and give your input as a member!

Please review our website www.aia-ekc.org or download the following PDF document of this website to redline. Submit your comments or redlines to us via email or come to Tuesdays lunch meeting at noon at EOP's office, 201 W Short Street, Suite 700, Lexington, KY 40507. EKCwebsite_redline.pdf

AIA Ohio Valley Region CES Survey

2010-12-29T14:32:00.001-05:00

Melinda Vance with AIA Ohio Valley Region needs your input, regarding Continuing Education. AIA OVR has prepared a very short survey. Please complete the survey by clicking here<http://www.formstack.com/forms/cherubinidesigns-aia_ces_survey>. This survey is being sent to all members of the AIA Ohio Valley Region, which includes AIA Indiana, AIA Kentucky and AIA Ohio.

2011 EKC Planning Meeting - now in session!

2010-12-17T17:07:00.000-05:00

Your new AIA EKC elected officials, plus committee chairs and other EKC members, are hard at work right now at the offices of EOP Architects - planning for the upcoming year. We're discussing old and new committees, chapter goals and how to improve your membership experience! Stay tuned for new information!
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CSI/EKC Trade Show and Seminar

2010-05-10T17:15:00.001-04:00

It's ALL FREE.

Wednesday, June 2nd, 1-7pm at the Crown Plaza Campbell House.

55 Trade Show vendors will be on hand along with 3 seminars worth 1.5 AIA/CES LU HSW/SD each:

From Voluntary to Mandatory - New Laws in Sustainable Design and Construction
High Performance Masonry Walls
Solar Electric Systems

+ Construction Jeopardy (1 LU)

The day will close with a social hour.

Registration is required to secure your seat.

For details, see: http://www.aia-ekc.org/web_docs/2010_EKC_TradeShow.pdf

Smart Growth Mayoral Forum

2010-02-20T12:16:00.002-05:00

Please click link to see PDF attachment for event details. http://www.aia-ekc.org/web_docs/2010SmartGrowthMayoral.pdf

Programs at Grassroots Available Online or by Teleconference

2010-02-04T09:14:00.001-05:00

netFORUM Training—In-person and Virtual

Join Angel Baltimore for virtual and in-person netFORUM training sessions before and after AIA Grassroots. Register Online Now.

Live Internet Broadcasts from Grassroots for Members and Leaders

Pablo de la Llama V | 202.626.7516 | Session Descriptions and Times | Register Online Now

Share some of the Grassroots experience with your members. SIX sessions will be broadcast live over the Internet. The Four General Sessions are FREE and members can earn 2 LUs for $25 by attending the two keynote addresses.

Member Congress – Discussion of Three By Laws Amendments

Background Information | Register and Participate Online - Friday February 5, 2010, 3:30-5:00 p.m. ET
Jay Stephens | 202.626.7379

International Member - deals with outreach, networking and the Institute's standing in the global realm of architecture.
Associates Serving as Regional Directors - is a question of who will lead our Institute and our profession into an increasingly unfamiliar and unpredictable future.
Member Dues Payment Plan - reflects the desire of the membership for sensible flexibility in the way in which they remit their annual dues, important especially in these difficult economic times.

2009 Component Reward Recipients

Suzanne Rogers | 202.626.7441

Congratulations to the final 2009 component reward drawing winners! These components reached a 96% retention rate of architect members and/or a 83% retention rate of associate members as of December 31, 2009. Visit the "Component Service Network – Membership Resources" SharePoint (Membership Resources SharePoint – username: membership password: resources) and click on the "2009 Component Rewards Information" folder (sixth folder/link in documents list) and click on January winners.

MONTHLY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS.

2010-01-28T12:45:00.000-05:00

EKC’s Executive Committee meets the first Tuesday of every month, at 12:00 pm to receive reports on on-going programs from active volunteers and conduct chapter business. Currently, meetings are being held at the offices of RossTarrant Architects at 101 Old Lafayette Avenue, Lexington. Lunch can be provided, but RSVP’s are necessary if a lunch is desired. A standing, open invitation exists for ALL MEMBERS. Contact Jeff Stivers (info@aia-ekc.org) if you are interested in attending or have any other questions. Please feel free to attend to see what your chapter is up to. As always, your AIA EKC experience is what you make of it. GET INVOLVED.