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2020 Architecture Awards
AIA Columbus’ annual Architecture Awards Program recognizes excellence in architectural design by Columbus architects and those within the boundaries of AIA Columbus. The program’s purpose is to recognize the achievements for a broad range of architectural activity in order to elevate the general quality of architectural practice, establish a standard of excellence against which all architects […]
Read MoreThe Good, Bad, and Ugly of Construction Administration
Register here. Presented by DesignPro Insurance Three areas of construction involving processing contractors’ shop drawings, responding to requests for information, and handling change orders that, when administrated well, will lead to a successful project. However, there are pitfalls that need to be avoided in these three essential parts of professional services. Under the architect’s agreement, […]
Read MoreThe Brilliant Economics of Cost Segregation
Register here. Join us on July 9 for a session on The Brilliant Economics of Cost Segregation: Engineering-Based Cost Segregation for Commercial Real Estate! Presented by Duffy & Duffy Cost Segregation As cost segregation becomes more and more in demand due to favorable tax law changes, the architect plays a key role in the preparation […]
Read MoreAIA Board statement on systemic racial injustice
To our members, America’s list of racially motivated murders demand action. Eric Garner. Sandra Bland. Michael Brown. Shantel Davis. Atatiana Jefferson. Laquan McDonald. Tony McDade. Pamela Turner. Korryn Gaines. Trayvon Martin. Tamir Rice. Walter Scott. Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd. All murdered, because they happened to be black in the United States of […]
Read MoreLetter from the President
Fellow Members, It’s been a privilege to serve as your 2021 AIA Columbus Chapter president, and I’m optimistic the best is yet to come. AIA Columbus is well represented at AIA Ohio, AIA National, and on Design Review boards throughout our region. Our strategic plan is aligned with local interests and the national […]
Read MoreAfter the Awards Talk: MLK Branch & Out of Town
Register here. Online registration has ended. Contact [email protected] if you would like to attend. Join us on June 24 for our After the Awards Talk: MLK Branch & Out of Town featuring Jonathan Moody, AIA and Bart Overly, AIA! The AIA Columbus Chapter’s Architecture Awards program recognizes excellence in architectural design by Columbus architects and those within the […]
Read MoreJune Design Lecture 2020
Register here. Online registration has ended. To register, email [email protected]. June Design Lecture Join the movement! Critical Stewardshiplies at the intersection of environmentally conscious design and historic preservation, with a focus on creativity & human-centered decision making. Sam Batchelor, AIA and Mary Ann Upton, AIA, both partners at designLAB architects, will display the power of Critical Stewardship […]
Read MoreEnvironmental Due Diligence
Register here. Join us on June 11 for a presentation by Terracon on Environmental Due Diligence. Participants will learn about the environmental due diligence background and processes as well as understanding Phase I environmental site assessments and tools. We will also be discussing potential environmental, health, and safety concerns at various types of project sites. […]
Read More#SKETCH2CONNECT
As we practiced social distancing, we started to miss all the places that we have been to and all the places that we have yet seen. AIA Columbus hopes to help connect you with the rest of the world through sketch. We asked local architects and members to share some of their sketches from their […]
Read MoreModular Construction and the Agile Workplace
Register here. Although most A+D professionals recognize the value of modular construction and future flexibility, we will provide a structured dialogue and supporting evidence to help A+D professionals communicate the strategic advantages of this approach to their clients and other relevant audiences. We will discuss modular wall advantages, current trends, building in agility, and ways to save time and money. Thursday, […]
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