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ARE 4.0 Seminar Series
The AIA Central Valley Chapter offers a series of seminars as an aid in studying for the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE). Register today for an upcoming seminar.

ARE  4.0  Seminar  Date  Time   $Mbr   $Non
Schematic Design Saturday  07/31/10 10a-2p $50       $100
Site Planning & Design Saturday 08/28/10  9a-4p $50       $100
Construction Documents Saturday 09/11/10 9a-4p $50       $100
Program, Planning & Practice Saturday 09/25/10 9a-4p $50       $100
Architectural History Saturday 10/23/10 9a-4p $25       $50

AIACV Lending Library
The Chapter has Kaplan study material available for Associate members to borrow. The library is open from 9am to 3pm, Monday – Thursday.  We have three complete library sets of the Kaplan ARE 4.0 study materials. Each set includes:

Programming Planning & Practice: Study guide, Online Testing Access,  Practice Vignette Book, Question & Answer Book, Flashcards Set

Site Planning & Design: Study guide, Online Testing Access,  Practice Vignette Book, Question & Answer Book, Flashcards Set

Building Design & Construction Systems: Study guide, Online Testing Access,  Practice Vignette Book, Question & Answer Book, Flashcards Set

Building Systems: Study guide, Online Testing Access,  Practice Vignette Book, Question & Answer Book, Flashcards Set

Structural Systems: Study guide, Online Testing Access,  Practice Vignette Book, Question & Answer Book, Flashcards Set

Construction Documents & Services: Study guide, Online Testing Access,  Practice Vignette Book

Schematic Design: Study guide, Online Testing Access, Practice Vignette Book

Architectural History: Study guide

In addition to the Kaplan materials we have two CSE flashcard sets, a LEED Green Associate study pack, handy (and still relevant) ArchiFlash cards, and SOLUTIONS: Understanding the Graphic Vignettes of the Architect Regsitration Exam by Norman Dorf, AIA.

Want to know what is going on at the state level for emerging professionals? Click here to visit the AIACC website.

The National AIA web site has extensive information and links for those who are working toward licensure.

Feel free to contact the 2010 Associate Directors, Dustin Littrell, Assoc. AIA and Ian Merker, Assoc. AIA with any questions.  It is their duty to make sure that the Associates are being properly represented at the local level, as well as representing AIACV Associate members at AIA California Council events.

Additional Resources
Click here to visit the California Architecture Board website for information on the licensing process and forms.

The Intern Development Program (IDP) is a required step in the road to licensure. For regular updates on important exam preparation, click here to sign up for NCARB’s electronic newsletter “IDP News.”

Do you have a council record with NCARB? If not, please click here to visit their website below and start your record today.

Did you know that there is a website specifically for emerging professionals? Click here to visit the Academy for Emerging Professionals website.

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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. Topic: “Aspen Project” Date:  Wednesday, July 28th Time:  5:30 – 7:30 PM Location:  AIACV Chapter Office – Gallery, 1400 S [...]

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.” Three examples will be presented with an emphasis on what makes each of these works significant in spite of their relative anonymity. Are buildings any less successful [...]

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”

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4th Wednesday Design Dialogue, “Aspen Project”

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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. Please vist [...]

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. See the latest BIM solutions in action and learn how multiple disciplines can [...]

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July 13, 2010

The Line That Connects

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Chapter President’s Message ~ June 2010

June 23, 2010

Chapter President’s Message ~ June 2010

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Allied Presentation: WoodWorks

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Allied Presentation: WoodWorks

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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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