Chapter Meetings
ARCHway 2020 Information
ARCHway is launching its second program year in early 2020. The AIA Columbus mentorship/leadership initiative connects young architects with firm leaders in the Columbus architectural community. It is a comprehensive approach to mentorship that also focuses on developing leadership skills for emerging talent and seasoned professionals. The program structures multiple modes of active interaction such […]
Read More2019 President’s Award Winner
Congratulations to Craig Watterson, AIA! “In recognition of his leadership of the chapter’s Academy of Architecture for Health Knowledge Community. This knowledge community is an exemplary model of collaboration and intellectual design. Craig works tirelessly to engage local architects on relevant healthcare conversations and connects them to the best local and national projects and case […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the Alternative Project Delivery Methods
Register here. Understanding the Alternative Project Delivery Methods: Design-Bid-Build, Multiple Prime Contracting/CM, Design-Build & Integrated Project Delivery Project owners rely upon their design professional for guidance and advice regarding the selection of their project delivery decision. Architects need an understanding of the differences between these methods, in order to assist their clients in determining which […]
Read MoreTour: OSU Covelli Center
Register here. The Covelli Center is a 3,700 seat arena that serves as home to seven varsity sports, Ohio State volleyball, gymnastics, fencing and wrestling. In addition, it will serve as the occasional venue for women’s basketball as well as serving as the host site for local tournaments and camps. This state-of-the-art facility allows for […]
Read MoreManaging Expectations
Register here. Postponed, new date to be announced later. This interactive session features a panel of local architects and project managers who will discuss various approaches to defining scopes and educating clients to set proper project expectations. As the needs of a project evolve, so does the architects role in maintaining and managing a successful project. […]
Read More2019 Architecture Award Winners
Congratulations to the 2019 Architecture Award Winners! AIA Columbus received 71 submissions total. We had five categories: Large Project, Small Project, Interior Architecture, Unbuilt, and Innovation in Technology. A big thank you to our sponsors ARC, EDGE, feinknopf photography, Gutknecht Construction, Integrated Building Systems, Intertek PSI, Korda, and Paul J. Ford. View photos from the […]
Read MoreCommon Issues in Special Inspections
Register here. Attendees will learn a basic knowledge of Geotechnical Exploration from drilling and laboratory testing to foundation engineering. Then the presentation moves into Construction Materials Testing from foundation installation to soil compaction, concrete, masonry, and structural steel testing services. Lunch will be served during the course. Thursday, November 14, 2019Noon – 1 p.m.Free and […]
Read MorePeople’s Choice Award 2019
AIA Columbus 2019 People’s Choice Award Winner Middletown High School | Fanning Howey Middletown City Schools in southwestern Ohio is leveraging a building project to reinvent their district and serve as a catalyst for change across the city. A former industrial community, Middletown is in the midst of an educational transformation focused on teaching 21st century skills and […]
Read MoreMatt Toddy, AIA to be 2020-2021 Strategic Vision Director for the AIA National Young Architects Forum
Matt Toddy, AIA to be 2020-2021 Strategic Vision Director for the AIA National Young Architects Forum. The Young Architects Forum ENGAGES recently licensed architects in leadership to become agents of change within the Institute and the profession overall, INSPIRES professional growth among recently licensed architects through fellowship within the Institute, ADVOCATES for issue of particular relevance […]
Read MoreAnnual Meeting 2019 (October Design Lecture)
Register here. Come and join us at our Annual Chapter Meeting on October 15, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at Gravity! Featuring Graham Wyatt, FAIA What Style Do We Choose? The Search for Appropriate Architectural Expression Architects make important decisions about what buildings look like, communicating important messages about our individual and organizational values, and our […]
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