1. Florida Architecture 101 (July 20, 21 and 22, 2009)

2. AIA Orlando Open Board Positions: Call to Service

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

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

5. AIA Orlando Online Job Posting Page

6. AIA Orlando Online Resume Page

7. AIA Orlando Office closed on Friday, July 3rd

Florida Architecture 101:

From Chickees to Cottages and Beyond

Architecture with a Florida twist! Join us for a three-day immersion experience exploring the architectural styles of Florida buildings from the past to the present. Discover the importance of early forts, family dwellings, public structures, and more. Learn about unique aspects of Central Florida’s architecture through field trips and expert-led discussions.

July 20, 21, and 22, 2009

9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day

Day 1: 19th Century / Early Housing and Environment

Day 2: Early 20th Century /Fort Christmas field trip

Day 3: Late 20th Century / downtown field trip

History Center Members $30 per day, $75 for three days; non-members $35 per day, $85 for three days.

Lunch is included each day.

Call (407) 836-7010 for information and reservations.

Subject to minimum participation.

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)

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: Building Design & Construction Systems
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, July 10th. 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.

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:	Healthcare Architect
Experience:	4-6 Years
Job Description:	Architect capable of marketing, leading, and managing projects in our growing mecial sector. Successful candidate should be registered up to 3 years. A strong desire for advancement is essential as is technical knowledge, Revit capabilities, and the ability to expand our healthcare project focus.
Firm:	Michael Brady Inc. Architecture
Contact:	Scott Malenock - Vice President 100 Colonial Center Pkwy, Suite 230 Lake Mary, FL
Phone:
Fax:
email:	scottm@mbiarch.com
Website:	www.michaelbradyinc.com

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

The AIA Orlando office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd for the 4th of July Holiday.

The office will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 6th, 2009 (Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm & Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm).

Thank you!

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