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ARE 4.0 Building Systems Seminar

June 21, 2010 ARE Seminar, Associates, Events No Comments


Register now for the upcoming ARE 4.0 seminar on Building Systems.  Don’t miss out on this two-day class taught by Herb Knieriem of Glumac. Early registration will close on Wednesday, June 23rd. Registrations received after 5pm on 6/23 will be subject to a $25 late fee…so register soon!  

Class: Building Systems
Date: Friday, June 25th from 1pm-5pm AND Saturday, June 26th from 8am to 4pm
Place: AIACV Gallery
Cost: $75 Associate AIA members / $125 non members

Download the registration form and return via email or fax to (916) 444-3005.

Rafting Adventure!

June 2, 2010 Associates No Comments
Rafting Adventure!
submitted by Ian Merker, Assoc. AIA / AIACV Associate Director

DATE rescheduled to Saturday June 12th!!

Join the AIA Sierra Valley Chapter for a rafting adventure!  This Saturday, June 5th, 10am-4pm.

Rafting from Knights Ferry to Orange Blossom. I’ts a 9 mile trip with very light rapids.

ARE 4.0 Building Design & Construction Systems Seminar This Weekend

May 18, 2010 ARE Seminar, Associates, Events No Comments
ARE 4.0 Building Design & Construction Systems Seminar This Weekend

Advanced registration for the upcoming seminar on Building Design & Construction Systems will close on Wednesday, May 19th. Registrations received after Wednesday at 5pm will be subject to a $25 late fee…so register soon!

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Reclaimed Globe Mill Timbers Now Available

April 30, 2010 Architecture, Associates No Comments
Reclaimed Globe Mill Timbers Now Available

Contributed by: Dustin Littrell, Assoc. AIA
2010 Associate Director

Available for the first time, this +97 year old reclaimed wood from Sacramento’s historic Globe Mill is unrivaled in its density, clarity and ageless beauty and unparalleled in its architectural quality and character. The Makers Lab, a local design & fabrication company painstakingly prepared the material for immediate use by architects, designers and fabricators.  This is beautiful old-world wood with rustic textures, traditional elegance and architectural strength and durability.

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ROCK On! – Associate Social & Tour by Sundt Construction

April 15, 2010 Associates, Events, Local AIACV Events 1 Comment
ROCK On! – Associate Social & Tour by Sundt Construction

At tonight’s Associate Social we will examine a newly adopted technology by Sundt Construction, the Remote Office Construction Kit. ROCK is a tablet PC based construction coordination system that has brought about greater accuracy of decision-making in the field and efficiency on the job site.  Learn about the latest technology in construction management and meet with fellow Associates in Sundt’s new office.

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Reminder…ARE Seminar: Construction Documents & Services this Weekend

March 15, 2010 ARE Seminar, Architecture, Associates No Comments
Reminder…ARE Seminar: Construction Documents & Services this Weekend

2010 ARE Seminar Schedule Released
The schedule for the AIA Central Valley ARE seminar series has been released. Download the ARE 4.0 Seminar Series Calendar + Registration form and get moving towards your future today!

Advanced registration for the upcoming seminar on  Construction Documents & Services class will close on Wednesday, March 17th. Registrations received after Wednesday will be subject to a $25 late fee…so register today!

Date:   March 20th
Time:  9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Place:  AIACV Gallery
Cost:   $50 Associate AIA members / $100 non members

AIACV will provide lunch at this seminar.  For more information contact Jennifer Blankenship-Gowin at 916-444-3658.

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Get To Know Our Newest Members & TRP

September 8, 2010

Get To Know Our Newest Members & TRP

Join us Thursday evening, September 23rd for a special “Green Business” Presentation with the ReUse People of America (TRP) & our annual 2010 New Member Reception. The Sacramento Regional Conservation Corps (SRCC) has launched a new “Green Business” in Sacramento in partnership with The ReUse People of America (TRP), headquartered in Oakland, California. This new [...]

7th Annual “Codes Conversation”

September 8, 2010

7th Annual “Codes Conversation”

Attend the ONLY regionally-focused codes event in Sacramento ~ the AIACV Codes Conversation ~ now in it’s 7th year! This year there are two components to the event: Part 1, Thursday, September 30th–A panel discussion that brings together codes officials from regional jurisdictions to share and discuss what is new and upcoming in the codes [...]

New Video Added – “Original Projects” presented at FWDD: 8/25/10

August 30, 2010

New Video Added – “Original Projects” presented at FWDD: 8/25/10

In case you missed Nathan Wielers’s 4th Wednesday Design Dialogue presentation this month, we’ve uploaded the video to the AIACV’s Vimeo account.  Click on the video, this link, or the Vimeo button under the “Connect with AIACV” tab in the center column of the website.  Check back in the future to see more video content.

Around the Region

Sacramento State Announces New Certificate Program

September 1, 2010

Sacramento State Announces New Certificate Program

The Sustainable Facilities Management certificate program covers the basic elements of facility management along with related sustainability elements. From sustainable design, real estate development and construction to extending asset life, this program provides a comprehensive review of the essential skills required of professionals working in the design and facility fields. Click here for a PDF [...]

Focusing on Quality of Life: Using What We Have to Create Better Communities

August 26, 2010

Focusing on Quality of Life: Using What We Have to Create Better Communities

Plan to attend upcoming seminars in the 2010 APA Speaker Series! Sessions will take place on the FINAL FRIDAY of each month July through November 2010 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. The AIACV/ ASLA session will take place on Friday, October 29th. The program will be “The Next Design Frontier–The American Suburbs”.  David Mogavero, AIA [...]

CIEF Charity Golf Classic

August 24, 2010

CIEF Charity Golf Classic

Plan to attend this popular tournament benefiting the Gordon Stafford Scholarships (now a CIEF program) on Monday, September 20th. Click here for an event flyer.

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President’s Message ~ August 2010

August 30, 2010

President’s Message ~ August 2010

Submitted by Carl Lubawy, AIA Architecture can be thought of as a golf course. Golf is a great game! The player has spectacular views of the best real estate in the world.  Players experience the adventures of their foursome.  Players experience first hand weather conditions which affect the simplicity of what the game is about, [...]

The Line That Connects

July 13, 2010

The Line That Connects

Submitted by Saxon Sigerson AIA This is the meandering story of the drawn line connecting a man in Rome, Italy to a nine-year old girl in Sacramento, California. The distance is great and the time shift no less impressive at 170 years.  To read more click here.

Allied Member News & Events

The Accelerated Solar Power Course for Business Professionals — 2nd Edition

August 16, 2010

The Accelerated Solar Power Course for Business Professionals — 2nd Edition

Submitted by AIACV Allied Member: Green City Solar Meet 100% of your AIA Sustainable Design requirement at Green City Solar’s 4 hour solar design and economics workshop scheduled for Tuesday, August 31st. This not-to-be-missed workshop is ambitious and active - bring in a scaled roof drawing, calculator, ruler, pencil, and fully charged laptop (optional) to develop a complete photovoltaic [...]

Allied Presentation: WoodWorks

July 19, 2010

Allied Presentation: WoodWorks

WoodWorks, an AIA Central Valley Allied member, invites you to participate in a free seminar on “Fire-Rated Cementitious Coated OSB in Wall and Roof Sheathing Applications” on July 29th.  Date: Thursday, July, 29th  Time: 11:45  am – 12:15 pm – Check in, lunch serving, seating                 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm – Presentation Place: AIA [...]

National Events

8/25/10: 4th Wednesday Design Dialogue – “Original Projects” with Nathan Wieler

August 23, 2010

8/25/10: 4th Wednesday Design Dialogue – “Original Projects” with Nathan Wieler

Contributed by: Dustin Littrell, Assoc. AIA 2010 Associate Director Please join us once again for this month’s Fourth Wednesday Design Dialogue (FWDD) as we discuss Original Projects with Nathan Wieler. Topic: “Original Projects” Date: Wednesday, August 25th Time: 5:45 – 7:30 PM Location: AIACV Chapter Office – Gallery, 1400 S Street (please enter on 14th [...]