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Great Time at Encounter Design!

July 21, 2010 Uncategorized No Comments

The Chapter was thrilled to welcome over 100 attendees to our recent biennial Encounter Design event–held Second Saturday July 10th.

Attendees braved the warm July evening to enjoy an insightful presentation on the Eames Legacy (with two members of the Eames family), the opportunity to taste wines from six boutique wineries, listen to live jazz music and sample delicious appetizers from MagPie Catering. The Chapter has received many compliments on our two art exhibitors: Rudy Calpo, AIA and Brian Lefholtz–we thank them for participating.

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APA 2010 Speaker Series

June 23, 2010 Uncategorized No Comments

Planning, Land Use, Design and Environmental professionals are invited to join us for a series of five interactive sessions to discuss how we can use the resources we have to cultivate and maintain healthy and thriving communities in our region. Each session will take place on the final Friday of each month from July through november from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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Sports and Entertainment Complex Behind the Scenes – May 19

May 18, 2010 Uncategorized No Comments
Sports and Entertainment Complex Behind the Scenes – May 19

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

Associate AIA members have been invited to share the following ULI Young Leaders Group event!

ULI Sacramento Young Leaders Group Presents: The Next 120 Days – behind the scenes with the Sacramento Sports and Entertainment Complex

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CSUS Department of Design Annual Spring Show

May 12, 2010 Uncategorized No Comments
Contributed by Ian Merker, Assoc. AIA,
LEED AP 2010 Associate Director

The Department of Design Spring Show is an annual exhibition featuring the best work
of graduating seniors as well as many undergraduate students from the programs of
graphic design, interior design and photography.

Date: May 19, 2010
Time: 5:00-8:30 p.m.
Place: University Union Ballroom, Sacramento State University

Cost: Free to the public
For more information, visit: http://www.al.csus.edu/design/

Big Changes. Big Choices. What Does Health Care Reform Mean For AIA Members?

May 10, 2010 Membership, Uncategorized No Comments

Free AIA Webinar on Health Care Reform: What the New Bill Means for AIA Members
May 19, 10:00 a.m. (Pacific Daylight Time) Click here to register.

The new health care law will change the way many AIA members, from sole proprietors to large firm principals, receive medical care. What does this new law mean for you, your family, and your firm? Will you have to change the insurance you already have? Will your premiums go up or down? Will your firm be penalized if it doesn’t follow the rules? What is a “Cadillac” healthcare plan?

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Sacramento’s 2030 General Plan Receives Notable Recognition

April 19, 2010 Uncategorized No Comments
Sacramento’s 2030 General Plan Receives Notable Recognition

The Sacramento City Council will recognize four major awards received for the City’s 2030 General Plan, which was adopted March 2009. Click here to see the press release!

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4th Wednesday Design Dialogue, “Aspen Project”

July 26, 2010

4th Wednesday Design Dialogue, “Aspen Project”

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.

Chapter Design Forum: “Anonymous Buildings We Should Love.”

July 19, 2010

Chapter Design Forum: “Anonymous Buildings We Should Love.”

Join hosts Kris Barkley, AIA, Saxon Sigerson, AIA and Arturo Levenfeld, AIA for a casual evening of discussion centered around the topic of “Anonymous Buildings we Should Love.”

Update on the Capitol Mall Competition

June 21, 2010

Update on the Capitol Mall Competition

Submitted by Kris Barkley, AIA  Dreyfuss & Blackford As many of you know, the City of Sacramento and AIA Central Valley are working together to develop a design competition for the Capitol Mall. A meeting was held this spring to frame the issues, discuss goals, define objectives and identify the next steps in the process.

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4th Wednesday Design Dialogue, “Aspen Project”

July 26, 2010

4th Wednesday Design Dialogue, “Aspen Project”

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.

Upcoming “Build It Green” Events

July 21, 2010

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.

1st Annual Northern California BIM Expo

July 19, 2010

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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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.

Chapter President’s Message ~ June 2010

June 23, 2010

Chapter President’s Message ~ June 2010

by Carl Lubawy, AIA,AIACV Chapter President It’s Your Choice As architects and members of the AIA, we discuss SMART growth, the SACOG Blueprint, sustainable communities, alternative energy sources; topics that do not require MBA’s to understand and appreciate. We applaud those public agencies, developers and homeowners that step forward and recognize that their projects do [...]

Allied Member News & Events

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 [...]

Allied Presentation: Lutron

July 19, 2010

Allied Presentation: Lutron

AIA Central Valley members are invited to participate in a presentation by Lutron on “Light Control and LEED: How Light Control Helps Achieve LEED Certification in New Construction and Major Renovations of Commercial Buildings.” Date: July 27, 2010 Time: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Place: AIA Central Valley Gallery – 1400 S Street, Sacramento RSVP: [...]

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CORA Members Call Residential Architects to Action

April 26, 2010

CORA Members Call Residential Architects to Action

A new position paper advocates for change within the profession to re-establish social relevance and credibility. by Meghan Drueding, Senior Editor Residential Architect Magazine In February, four members of the Congress of Residential Architecture (CORA) released a position paper urging change within the profession. Since then, the paper has been circulating electronically and has undergone [...]