Meet More 2011 AIA Knowledge Scholars + One Last Chance to Apply
Contributed by the AIA Knowledge Communities
Congratulations to the emerging professionals who will be attending AIA Academy of Architecture for Justice fall conference. Stay tuned to www.aia.org/aaj to follow and join the conversations.
Meet the other scholars from the October 7th roundup. Apply to be a local correspondent for the Faster Forward hybrid conference. Selected correspondents will receive complementary registration ($325 value) for a home-based site. The correspondent will be eligible to earn up to 6 CEHs or 6 IDP TUs. Contact Kathleen Simpson by November 8th to express interest.
Meet David DeFilippo, AIA
David is currently involved in the multi state building program for Procure Centers which constructs a prototype facility that brings Proton Therapy to cancer patients in the United States. He is a 1978 graduate of Pratt Institute School of Architecture. Among other specialties, he offers Agency Consulting / Review / Approval and Owner-Supplied Data Coordination. His interests include gardening, working on his old Porsche, and construction of warships tanks. Read his complete profile.
Complete Your Own AIA KnowledgeNet Profile and You Could Win an iPad2!
Complete your AIA KnowledgeNet profile by December 15, 2011 and submit the entry form via email to be entered to win a 16GB iPad2 with Wi-Fi. Learn how to complete your profile in 10 minutes on the drawing homepage. Keep in mind the AIA KnowledgeNet enhanced member directory helps you search for future partners, current colleagues and past classmates. If you have any questions, please contact knowledgecommunities@aia.org.
Supplemental Service Feature: Post Occupancy Evaluation
Contributed by Larry Lord, FAIA, and Margaret Serrato, AIA
Clients seeking to use their space more cost-effectively, increase the productivity of collaborative work groups, or gain a competitive edge in attracting creative employees are fueling a growing market for post occupancy evaluations. View the entire article. Download the presentation from the AIA’s Supplemental Architectural Services series.
FREE CE Webinars from AIA Knowledge Communities
BIM Implications for Facilities Management
Friday, November 4, 2011, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET | Register Now
The CAFM KC is pleased to present a prescient webinar exploring the implications of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to Facilities Management. Providing guidance for the 90-minute session is Dana "Deke" Smith, FAIA and Birgitta Foster, both from the executive leadership of buildingSMART alliance. Long entrenched in the development of BIM, Deke and Birgitta will share their insights to illustrate how architects as designers should design with a focus on how the facility is going to be maintained over its 100+ year life.
Healthy Homes Research
Monday, November 7, 2011, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET | Register Now
Experts will explore the many connections between the design of homes and the health of residents. Speakers will discuss the impact of indoor air and water quality on health outcomes. The nature and cause of home injuries will also be explored. Participants will learn how to apply research to their practices in order to create healthy homes.
The Changing Role of the Architect in Construction Contract Administration: CM Advisor vs. CM At Risk
Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET | Register Now
As the marketplace has become more focused on the financial impact of decisions made throughout the design and construction process we have seen owners relying more heavily on either Owner’s Reps or CM Advisors. Each of these has played an increasing role in controlling the process. In addition there is increasing reliance on the CM at Risk, another name for the General Contractor. This session will explore the impact of these players on the Architect’s role primarily during Construction Contract Administration. We will look at what is the Architect’s responsibility and what is the expectation of the other team members.
Best Practices in Competitive Intelligence
Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM ET | Register Now
You may have heard of Competitive Intelligence (CI), a valuable strategic tool that dramatically improves business success. CI involves positioning your firm ahead of the pack—and keeping it there. This is accomplished through gathering and analyzing information about your entire competitive landscape, and using these insights to anticipate change, mitigate risk, and grasp opportunity. Originally used by large organizations such as Motorola and Kellogg, CI now appears in companies of all sizes across all business realms. Many industries—such as advertising, biotech, and financial services—embrace CI, but architectural industry as a whole has yet to realize CI’s vast potential.
ENERGY STAR v3 - Best Practice for the Future of Environmental Design for Homes and Apartments
Monday, December 5, 2011, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET | Register Now
This session will discuss requirements for compliance with ENERGY STAR for Homes Version 3, including both single family and multifamily applications, and will include the perspective of a multifamily owner/developer. Session presenters will highlight design issues in particular, including documentation and verification issues especially relevant to architects.
View complete webinar calendar.
Return the November 4, 2011 edition of AIArchitect.