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The mission of the AIA Small Firm Exchange (SFx) is to advance the mutual interests of architects practicing in small firms. The objectives of the AIA SFx are three-fold:

1. Advocate the value of small firms, the national SFx, and local SFx groups, both within the AIA and to the public.

2. Curate and disseminate the most pertinent resources and information, from the AIA & elsewhere, that benefit small firms.

3. Inform the AIA of current issues facing small firms and areas in which current resources/information are lacking.

Approximately 75% of all firms within the AIA are small firms (less than 10 employees), which equates to 14,459 small firms within the organization.

~26.8% = sole practitioners = 5,173

~33.5% = 1-5 employees = 6,459

~14.7% = 5-10 employees = 2,827

For context, small firms share of staff is 16.0% and share of billings is 12.0%

We need to find ways to leverage that size for collaboration and influence, just like the individual large firms do.

   

  

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AIA SF COTE Bldg Perf Series -- available online / next session, 11/19

  • 1.  AIA SF COTE Bldg Perf Series -- available online / next session, 11/19

    Posted 11-05-2019 06:14 PM

    Part 2 of 4 in the AIA SF COTE series on Building Performance

    https://www.aiasf.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1286361&group=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Integrating Energy Analysis in the Design Process - AIA's Performance Guidelines  

    Effective integration of energy simulation in the design process is not yet standard practice. Making the jump to performance guided design can be challenging for both designers and energy analysts without experience. In this presentation Erik Kolderup will discuss ASHRAE Standard 209-2018 Energy Simulation Aided Design, which provides guidance for integrating energy analysis in the design of nonresidential buildings. The new AIA guide Integrating Performance Simulation in the Design Process references Std 209 and describes how to simplify the process of integrating performance modeling into design by defining minimum requirements for providing energy design simulation and analysis at different stages of design. The program will also feature a local architect discussing how their firm has used energy modeling to support design.

    Tuesday November 19th 12:00pm-130pm Pacific

    This presentation will be held in-person at the AIASF, 130 Sutter St., 6th Fl., San Francisco, and will be simulcast via internet in collaboration with the Pacific Energy Center.

    https://www.aiasf.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1286361&group=" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.aiasf.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1286361&group=



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    Kira Gould
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    Kira Gould CONNECT
    Oakland CA
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