A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects
June 19, 2009 Edition

1. Model-Side Chat with DPAC Design Architect (Thursday, June 25th)

2. AIA Orlando Open Board Positions: Call to Service

3. ABC Awards for Excellence (AIA Judges Needed)

4. Sustainable BIM Presentation (Thursday, July 9th) FREE EVENT!

5. AIA Orlando Lunch Seminar (Friday, July 17th) FREE EVENT!

6. AIA Orlando ARE Study Session (Saturday, July 18th)

7. AIA Florida 2009 Convention (July 29-August 1st)

8. AIA Orlando Online Job Posting Page

9. AIA Orlando Online Resume Page

Model-Side Chat with DPAC Design Architect (Thursday, June 25th)

Please RSVP by June 23 to Rachel Steele at (407) 839-0119 or rachel@orlandopac.org.

Space is limited!

AIA Orlando Open Board Positions 2010: Call to Service

AIA Members interested in becoming more involved with AIA Orlando are invited to run for the following Board of Director positions. The election will be held during the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, September 24th. Interested members should contact a current Board Member or the AIA Orlando office before August 22nd. For more information on the positions listed below and to send in your nomination form please download the pdf.

Vice President/ President Elect
(3-year term/President/Past President in following years)

Treasurer (2 year term)

(1 position) State Director (2-year term)

(1 position) State Director (2 year term)

(1) Chapter Director (Newsletter) (2-year term)

(1) Chapter Director (Programs & Events) (2-year term)

YAF Director & Intern Development  (1-year term / non-voting position)

Professional Allied Director (1-year term / non-voting position)

ABC Awards for Excellence (AIA Judges Needed)

Associated Builders and Contractors, the leading commercial construction trade association in Central Florida, would like to invite you to serve as a judge in their upcoming Excellence in Construction Awards 2009 competition. 

This annual event recognizes the leaders in quality construction in the Central Florida market.  Your participation from the commercial development community encourages increased awareness of construction quality and your professional expertise is vital in an accurate assessment of quality from one project to the next.  In previous years judges have come from the development, design, and engineering communities as well as from city and county building departments. 

If you are interested please complete the ABC Awards Excellence Judge Form and fax to 407-398-1266. ABC appreciates your participation and looks forward to the valued contribution that you will provide for the Excellence in Construction Awards.

Sustainable BIM Presentation (Thursday, July 9th)

Sustainable BIM Presentation...Sponsored by 3DCADCO

You’re cordially invited to attend our upcoming Sustainable Design and BIM (Building Information Modeling) Presentation. Sustainability has become an inherent part of all projects helping clients save money while minimizing the impact on our environment for future generations.

Attend this free sessions to experience the latest BIM technology and how integrating energy analysis tools early in the design process delivers a powerful solution for you and your clients.

Our Sustainable BIM Presentation will highlight the following:

  • Overview of the paradigm shift from CAD drafting to BIM modeling
  • Generating accurate construction documents from the BIM model
  • Producing complete energy balance evaluation reports early in design
  • Leveraging the BIM model for coordination and clash detection
  • Integrating Structural and MEP tools into the architects BIM model
  • BIM Interoperability working with consultants using AutoCAD & Revit

Thursday: July 9th 4-6 PM and again at 7-9 PM
University Club Orlando 150 E. Central Blvd. Orlando, FL 32801
This seminar qualifies for 2 CEUs.
RSVP: seminars@3dcadco.com or call 800.720.0290

Seating is limited and registration is required.

AIA Orlando Lunch Seminar (Friday, July 17th)

AIA Orlando Lunch Seminar: ICF 101- Introducing ICFs

Date: Friday, July 17th
Time: 11:30 AM - lunch served and registration starts (please come early to register so we can start on time) 12:00PM-1:00PM presentation
Provider: Insulating Concrete Form Association G526-08
Credits: 1 AIA CES HSW Learning Unit
Location: Central Florida Building Exchange 340 North Wymore, Winter Park, FL 32789

Please RSVP to rsvp@aiaorlando.com by Friday, July 10th.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Insulating Concrete Forms-ICFs-the hottest engineered wall system in the construction market. While ICFs have been around for over 40 years, only recently has the public placed a value on the benefits offered by ICFs: energy efficiency, durability, resistance to natural disasters, noise pollution and mold-just to name a few. The result is a booming market demand. Join us to learn about the remarkable growth of ICF markets- residential and commercial. We'll cover the basics of ICF systems and construction, review the benefits and contributions to LEED, and look at some case studies of ICF construction.

AIA Orlando ARE Study Session (Saturday, July 18th)

AIA Orlando ARE Study Session: Site Planning & Design
This study session reflects the changes and is current with the ARE 4.0 study program.

Date: Saturday, July 18, 2009
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (as needed)
Place: 820 Irma Ave Orlando, FL 32803
Speaker: Andy Ray


Please fill out the ARE Registration Form and email or fax (407-898-3399) to Kristi Adkins (kristi@aiaorlando.com) by Friday, April 17th. The cost to attend individual sessions is $20 for AIA Members & $30 for non-members. The cost for all sessions is $80 for AIA members & $160 for non-members.

AIA Florida 2009 Convention (Register Today!)

Registration for the AIA Florida 2009 Annual Convention is now open. Please register for this exciting convention today!

CLICK HERE for a full convention summary.

CLICK HERE for the printed version of the brochure.

CLICK HERE to register now.

This year's event will be held in Tampa, home of the 2009 Super Bowl! You will get a full dose of continuing education, great speakers, exciting events such as the AIA Florida/Caribbean Honor & Design Awards programs, tours and of course the renowned tradeshow that draws hundreds of vendors and attendees each year.

New this year is the emerging professionals' one-day track on Saturday, Aug. 1. For this track, sessions will be tailored to the interests of EPs and will include topics such as the ARE and IDP, mentoring programs, and alternative paths. This one-day track comes with a special one-day rate.

AIA Orlando Online Job Page

Target your recruiting and reach qualified candidates quickly and easily. Simply complete our online Registration Form and start posting jobs today!

View all job postings on our web site.

Recent job postings:
Job Title: Senior Project Architect
Experience: 7-10 Years
Job Description: Florida registered or capable to be registered, minimum of 8 yrs. exp. in healthcare. Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel, CAD, computer modeling, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, freehand drawings or renderings. Excellent communication & organizational skills as well as effective client contact & business development.
Firm: Harvard Jolly, Inc.
Contact: William B. Harvard, Jr.
2300 Maitland Center Pkway Suite 210
Maitland, FL
Phone: 727-896-4611
Fax: 727-894-0236
email: b.harvard@harvardjolly.com
Website: www.harvardjolly.com

AIA Orlando Online Resume Page

Resume Postings

Resume posting is free for AIA members, and $40 for non-members. Resumes will be posted within 3 business days, and will remain on the web site for 2 months time. To post your resume, click here

Posted Date Name View Resume
Registered Architects:
06-15-09 Carmelo L. Monti AIA, NCARB pdf
05-25-09 David Flesher pdf
05-11-09 R. Quinn Turner pdf
05-07-09 Norman Hallock pdf
04-20-09 Christopher Highfield pdf
04-08-09 Scott A. Tillema pdf
04-06-09 Donald E. Grannan, AIA pdf
01-15-09
David W. Smithers, AIA, M.Arch, NCARB, LEED AP
pdf
01-05-09
Bryan Liebig, AIA
pdf
12-17-08
Timothy Scott Aebie, AIA
pdf
12-04-08 Steve Krone, AIA, LEED AP pdf
11-19-08 George Sharp, AIA pdf
10-10-08 Roland Abouchacra, AIA pdf
10-03-08 Don Allison, AIA pdf
09-23-08 Thomas Montero, AIA (new resume) pdf
     
Non-registered Professionals:
04-08-09 Herbert T James pdf
01-13-09 Monica Alvarez pdf
10-14-08 Wendell Feltman, CSI, CDT pdf
09-23-08 Carline Fontaine, Assoc. AIA pdf
     
Interns:    
04-08-09 Alexander Andreakos pdf
     
CAD/Drafting:
10-01-08 Javier Rovira pdf

 

Karen D. Jones, Executive Director
American Institute of Architects, Orlando Chapter
930 Woodcock Road, Suite 226
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 898-7006 Fax (407) 898-3399
email: karen@aiaorlando.com
website: www.aiaorlando.com

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