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The Art of Edoardo Alfieri
Register. Please join us on August 21, 2023 at 5 PM for a private reception to celebrate the artwork of Edoardo Alfieri at the Columbus Historical Society. Refreshments will be served. This event is free for all. Kay Bea Jones, Professor at the Knowlton School, helped curate the exhibit and will be in attendance to […]
Read MoreTour Series: St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church
Register. The Historic St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church is the oldest congregation of African descent in Columbus and was founded in 1823 as Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church by Moses Freeman and 13 other members from the Town Street Church. Several buildings were erected to meet the needs of the growing congregation. The present […]
Read MoreLegislative Alert – Ohio Special Election
The AIA Columbus Board of Directors voted to oppose Issue 1. The following was submitted to the Columbus Dispatch. Vote No on August 8 for Public Works Viability Having spent the last 20 plus years in the construction industry, and as an architect in the State of Ohio, I am hyper aware of the consequences […]
Read More2024 Board of Directors Nominations
Nominations for the 2024 AIA Columbus Board of Directors are now being accepted. The following positions on the board are open this year: President-Elect (3 years) Treasurer (1 year term) Secretary (1 year term) Director (2 year term) Associate Director (2 year term) All interested candidates should review the Criteria for Leadership document. The Board Nominating Questionnaire must […]
Read MoreEP, YA, Fellows Bourbon Tasting
The Emerging Professionals and Fellows committees recently hosted a bourbon tasting and speed networking event where EPs and Young Architects were able to network with each other and with architects further along in their careers. Attendees also had an opportunity to taste four different bourbons and learn more about bourbon. Thank you to WSA for […]
Read MoreCamp Architecture and Design 2023
The Center for Architecture and Design (CFAD) is thrilled to announce that we served a record number of campers during the 2023 summer sessions of Camp Architecture and Design (CAD) and High School Design Studio (HSDS) – 156 campers in three weeklong sessions at the Knowlton School and one week at Wellington. Our projects at […]
Read MoreAIA Columbus Achieves Accreditation from the American Institute of Architects
AIA Columbus has been accredited by the American Institute of Architects. Achieving accreditation demonstrates the component’s commitment to excellence in providing quality service for members and the community. AIA Columbus has met the standards of AIA Core Member Services in advocacy, communications, education, finance, operations, governance, and membership. The AIA Core Member Services (CMS) program […]
Read MoreColumbus Arts Festival 2023
The AIA Columbus Committee on Design and NOMAColumbus hosted a tent at the 2023 Columbus Arts Festival Kids Hands-On Activities Village to foster interest in architecture with young visitors. The group engaged with over 700 people over the course of the three-day festival. Activities included coloring pages and building structures with pool noodles and cardboard […]
Read MoreTour Series: Affordable Housing Solution
Register. Both 515 and 519 Pierce Avenue in Whitehall are the second and third installment of local affordable housing solutions, in partnership with COCIC. Stemming from the City of Columbus, COCIC, and Neighborhood Design Center’s NextHome Competition in 2021, these houses were designed to be efficient—from the site planning and layout and footprint of a […]
Read MoreMunch and Earn: Innovative Pavers for Projects of Distinction
Register here. In this presentation, we’ll discuss unit paver development as it leads to unique and innovative paving options. We will identify unit paver advantages while increasing your knowledge of unit paver uses and limitations from applications ranging from on-grade entranceways to elevated plazas and roof ballast applications. A variety of installation methods will be […]
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