The program brings together some of the most preeminent Ohio consultants in the adaptive reuse of historic properties. The presentation will focus on multiple considerations in  projects that involve historic properties. The goal is to teach the architect a different way to approach projects with historic structures. The talks will range from the assessment of an…

Below is a current list of active committees of the Columbus Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Committee membership is a great way to get involved in the Chapter and to meet fellow design-industry professionals who share your interests. Anyone interested in participating in a committee, or who would like additional information, should contact…

Continuing Education Opportunity – Part of the AIA Columbus Mini-Stimulus Series.  In hard economic times, employers downsize. No one is safe. Except the professional who works for himself or herself. When one door closes and you are downsized, another door may be opening, the door to your own firm. This seminar will address financial planning…

5pm Reception (cash bar) 6pm “Change Design Futures” Presentation by NBBJ. (1 LU)In a world compelled to recalibrate the engines of growth and prosperity, there’s an increasing awareness that innovation is more vital than ever to growth and that design, in turn, is critical to innovation. The discussion around design’s critical role in business has…

The Firm of the Future: Big Picture Trends Shaping the Future of Design Firms (1 AIA LU)
by Ray Kogan, AIA

Yogi Berra supposedly opined that “It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” Heeding his wisdom, it is essential that leaders of architecture firms understand what the future holds in order to navigate their firms through tumultuous times-as well as the good times that will return. What could be more important to the leadership and management of architecture firms than scanning the horizon and taking in the big picture of the major forces that will drive the business climate for architects in order to become better equipped to anticipate trends, analyze future prospects, and position their firms?

Now available! The 2009 Honor Awards Call for Entries. There have been some changes to the submission format so please read the packet carefully. Click here to download the Call for Entries.

Join AIA Columbus for a tour of CCAD’s new Design Square Apartments, lead by Pavan Peter, AIA of Acock Associates Architects. Friday, August 7th at 3:30pm. Meet at the front door of the apartments, located at 91 Cleveland Avenue. Register here.

Can façade changes be made?  What about landlord approval? Façade changes may be made under traditional “retail” establishment guidelines (i.e. minor and appliqués.)  Appropriate design should be acceptable to CCAD. Is stair of Eastern Entry being built or is it part of design scope? It is part of design scope. What are the intentions for…

On June 17, the Neighborhood Design Center will launch, on behalf of the AIA Columbus, a design competition for a new center for architecture. The meeting will be held in our future home at 390 East Broad Street at 4:00PM prior to the reception and Chapter meeting following in the Canzani Center on CCAD’s Campus….