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Presentation with Diana Leafe Christian

August 9, 2010 Architecture, Regional No Comments

Ecovillages & Sustainable Communities for Architects, Planners, Builders and Homeowners: Where They Are, What They’re Doing, Why They’re Important

With Diana Leafe Christian, author, world class traveler, expert on sustainable communities

With over 400 photos, this slide show demonstrates how ecovillages and sustainable communities worldwide integrate ecological, economic, and social/cultural/spiritual sustainability, through: permaculture design, … Continue Reading

Sacramento Bee Seeks AIACV Member Input

August 3, 2010 Architecture, Regional No Comments
Sacramento Bee Seeks AIACV Member Input

Mary Lynne Vellinga, an Editor at the Sacramento Bee, has reached out to the AIACV community for input on buildings / architecture completed in the last 5 years.

Please click here to go to a simple survey with two questions. All responses will be kept in strict confidence.

Thank you in advance for your prompt participation!

4th Wednesday Design Dialogue, “Aspen Project”

July 26, 2010 Events, Local AIACV Events, Regional 1 Comment

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 the Aspen Project with Randy Sater of Teichert Land Co.
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Upcoming “Build It Green” Events

July 21, 2010 In The News, Regional No Comments
Upcoming “Build It Green” Events

submitted by Robert Chase, AIA

Build It Green is coming to Sacramento, hosted by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, in August.
This is a great opportunity to attend their Certified Green Building Professional and Green Home Retrofitting & Remodeling trainings to establish yourself in this profitable niche and distinguish yourself in the marketplace.

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1st Annual Northern California BIM Expo

July 19, 2010 Events, Regional No Comments
1st Annual Northern California BIM Expo

submitted by AIACV Corporate Partner, California Surveying & Drafting

Please join California Surveying & Drafting Supply, CAD Masters and several other manufacturers as we showcase a diversified portfolio of equipment and software with a view of the complete project lifecycle, from field-to-finish.

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Unbuilt Architecture – Call for Submissions

July 13, 2010 Architecture, Events, Regional No Comments
Unbuilt Architecture – Call for Submissions
Contributed by: Dustin Littrell, Assoc. AIA, 2010 Associate Director

The Capital Creative Collective in partnership with Launch are organizing an Unbuilt Architecture Show for the LAUNCH Event 2010 on Saturday July 31st, 6pm-1am at The Artisan Gallery — Del Paso Blvd.

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Boqueria Open Forum ~ June 28th

June 21, 2010 Architecture, Regional 2 Comments
Boqueria Open Forum ~ June 28th
Submitted by Ian Merker, Assoc. AIA  AIACV Associate Director

The Boqueria concept is ambitiously named after the world famous public market in Barcelona.

The public market is an ancient aspect of human commerce that can be found in all parts of the world.  Some of the greatest markets of the world like Les Halles of Paris and the Souk of Marrakech have left a mark on the cities they inhabit(ed), not only for their architectural prowess but their potential for economic growth. … Continue Reading

CHAED Launches Website

June 21, 2010 Associates, In The News, Regional No Comments
CHAED Launches Website

Submitted by: Noel Cruz, Assoc. AIA,  Founder, CHAED

I am proud to announce the new CHAED website:  www.chaed11.org.  CHAED stands for “Charter High School of Architecture+Engineering+Design.” It will be a public non-tuition school catering to 9-12 grade students. The concept is to teach creativity and visual literacy through architecture, engineering, and design while integrating it with traditional liberal arts education.

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  • What Do You Want to Learn? July 26, 2010
    Woo Hoo for me! I submitted (another) presentation to (another) convention and it was accepted. I like doing presentations; I like meeting my colleagues; most of all, I like it when THEY teach me something! The next topic I’m working on is “What’ll ya have?” For those of you nowhere near the South, it’s the sound one hears when walking into the Varsity near […]
  • Advent of Technology June 28, 2010
    When I was “gopher” in an architect’s office, there were only 2 fax machines in town, and we didn’t own one. When a document needed to be across town, there was a process:• Someone wrote the letter • Secretary typed it on a [gasp] typewriter• Author reviewed it to make sure it was correct and signed it• I made copies for the file• I took a company car (yes! […]

RSS AIA – Architecture Knowledge Review

  • Designing for Health and Well-Being August 29, 2010
    In this podcast we talk with two researchers from the Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami who have been analyzing the impact of the built environment on children and the elderly. (Joanna Lombard and Scott C. Brown). We'll discuss some of the evidence-based design strategies and features that support public health and well-bei […]
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  • Meet the 2012 AIA President-Elect: Jeffery Potter, FAIA August 29, 2010
    In this podcast, we will see a part of the AIA's future through the eyes of the newly elected 2011 AIA First Vice President and 2012 AIA President-Elect Jeffery Potter, FAIA. The challenges facing America in 2009 are opportunities for architects to be leaders in helping to rebuild this nation's infrastructure, jump-start the economy, and advance th […]
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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.

From Our Members...

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 [...]