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Advance registration for educational events is strongly recommended. For events with limited capacity, as indicated by an asterisk (*), preference will be given to AIA Chicago members.

Questions: call 312/670-7770.

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May

Accessibility in Residential Buildings and Related Recreation

Wednesday, May 16, 9:30 am- 11:30 am

Architect Denise R. Arnold is an independent accessibility consultant. She served as program director for the Architectural Services Unit of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities from 2000 to 2006. During her tenure, she was the co-chair of the Accessibility Code Committee authorized to create Chapter 18-11 of the Chicago Building Code. Chapter 18-11 incorporated accessibility requirements found in the Illinois Accessibility Code, the Fair Housing Amendments Act, and newly proposed changes to the Americans with Disability Act Accessibility Guidelines which were enacted into law earlier this year.

Chapter 18-11 also contains unique requirements for accessible adaptable dwelling units in townhouses and accessible usable windows in public accommodations and residential dwelling units. Denise will review highlights to Chapter 18-11 essential to designing and permitting a residential project of four or more dwelling units in a single structure in the City of Chicago, and address recreational requirements that may be found in larger residential projects or campuses.

BONUS! At the conclusion of the presentation, Denise will offer brief, one-on-one reviews of permit-ready drawings for accessibility-code compliance, so if you'd like her input, bring a drawing with you.

Learning Objectives: (1) Participants will learn how to identify the accessibility code applicable to their project - FHA, Chapter 18-11 of the CBC, Illinois Accessibility Code and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. (2) Participants will learn the percentage of dwelling units required to be accessible and what level of accessibility, Type A or Type B, the dwelling units are required to meet. (3) Participants will receive a refresher on accessibility codes relevant to residential projects, like accessible windows, clear floor spaces at water closets in Type A bathrooms, door maneuvering clearances, and other accessibility code requirements they may have forgotten since the housing boom ended. (4) Participants will learn about new ADAAG requirements to play lots, swimming pools, boat docks, and golf courses. In particular, the Chicago Accessible Play Lot Rating System utilized by the Chicago Park District will be covered.

This event is sponsored by Residential KC

Learning units: 2 LU/HSW

Location: AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250

Member price: 0 Non-member price: $15.00

BIM from Beginning to End: Creating a Complete Project in 90 Minutes

Wednesday, May 16, 5:30 pm- 7 pm

This event is for anyone at any level in any architecture firm considering, or in the process of implementing, or looking to improve how they use and manage BIM/Revit programs and methods.

Brian DeYoung, AIA, Digital Design Manager at SOM in Chicago, will take a single project through the entire design process from concept design to construction documents using Revit. He will focus on the advantages and the challenges of using BIM/Revit at all the key milestones in the life of an architectural project.

Learning Objectives: (1) Participants will be able to explain how to set-up an architectural project in Revit and establish an organizational structure including worksets and linked file relationships. (2) Participants will be able to describe how to create views in Revit for the purposes of modeling and for documentation and be able to explain the differences between these view types and that advantages of having both in a project file. (3) Participants will be able to explain how to adapt a Revit model to the appropriate level of detail for each phase of a project, and how to change the level of detail of components within the model. (4) Participants will be able to explain how to create sheets in Revit and document a project in Revit.

This event is sponsored by Practice Management KC

Learning units: 1.5 LU

Location: AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250

Member price: 0 Non-member price: $15.00

LEED Exam Prep: LEED Green Associate and/or LEED AP BD+C

Thursday, May 17, 9 am- 5:30 pm

U.S. Green Building Council has made a number of recent changes to the LEED examinations required for accreditation. "Green Associate" is the entry-level achievement within USGBC's new LEED v3 three-tiered accreditation system and signifies a strong knowledge base of the principles of LEED Sustainable Design. "LEED AP+" is now offered as a Tier 2 credential and is geared towards industry professionals who plan on working on specific types of Green Building Projects and require a more technical level of knowledge on LEED and green building strategies.

May 17 - LEED Green Associate Overview & Exam Prep:
The Green Associate Exam Prep Seminar will provide an introduction to green building principles, and an overview of all content covered on the Green Associate exam. All candidates who wish to become a LEED AP need to start by first becoming a Green Associate (referred to as Tier 1 accreditation). Topics covered include project registration and certification process, overview of concepts that are covered across all LEED rating systems, intro to the computer-based testing environment, and a road map for how to organize your post-seminar prep.

NOTE: Unless you have past experience on a LEED project OR are employed in a sustainable field of work, it is mandatory that you attend a Green Building Seminar before USGBC will issue you a LEED Green Associate test date.

May 18 - LEED AP BD+C Overview & Exam Prep:
The LEED AP BD+C Exam Prep seminar is meant to prepare candidates to become an expert in green building as a LEED AP with a specialization in the Green Building Design and Construction Rating System. The BD+C rating system is the most utilized and is applicable for most new construction or major renovations of a commercial, institutional or high-rise residential project. The seminar will thoroughly prepare candidates for this exam, as it covers the point structure and requirements of every LEED credit.

NOTE: In order to be eligible to sit for a LEED AP+ Exam, you must have experience on a LEED project within the last 3 years and have passed the Green Associate Exam. Call 1-800-355-1751 if you have any further questions on this or any of the other new requirements.

Which seminar should you take?
Individuals who have no LEED credential but wish to eventually become a LEED AP who specializes in New Construction & Major Renovations are encouraged to sign up for the Green Associate seminar (May 17) as well as the BD+C seminar (May 18). Candidates who are not sure what their LEED AP specialty will be or who wish to prepare only for the Green Associate exam should sign up for the Green Associate one-day seminar (May 17).

Register with Green Education Services. Discount for AIA members. Additional workshops will be offered on July 19-20.

This event is sponsored by Green Education Services and AIA Chicago

Learning units: 8 LU/HSW/4 SD

Location: AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250

Member price: 0 Non-member price: 0

Tour: The Mather, A Continuing Care Retirement Community

Saturday, May 19, 10 am- 11:30 am

Join Sara McVey, Experience Director at The Mather, along with MatherLifeways staff members for a tour of The Mather, their recently completed Repriorment™ community. This Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCCR), located in the heart of Evanston, includes independent senior apartments, assisted living, rehab, memory support and skilled nursing. We will tour these residential areas as well as The Mather’s variety of amenity areas including seven dining venues, health club and day spa, and rooftop garden. The design of The Mather was developed with input from the MatherLifeways Institute on Aging with a focus active aging and redefining retirement.

Limited to 25 participants.

This event is sponsored by Design for Aging KC

Learning units: 1.5 LU/HSW

Location: 425 Davis Street, Evanston (approximately 3 blocks east of Davis stop on CTA Purple Line)

Member price: 0 Non-member price: $15.00

Working with An Architect & Ask an Architect

Sunday, May 20, 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm

Interested in renovating or remodeling your home, but don’t know where to begin? Hear from residential architecture specialists about choosing an architect, navigating zoning and permit regulations, and avoiding costly surprises.

Additional “Working with an Architect/Ask an Architect” seminar topics include: defining what you want to achieve in your home, finding out what resources are available to you, and understanding the six steps involved in design and construction. Learn the most important questions you should ask about budgeting, project timelines, and design preferences before starting a new home renovation project.

In addition to the session, there will be residential architects on hand for free, 15-minute one-on-one consultations. Homeowners are encouraged to bring along photos, plans, or drawings of the projects they're contemplating.

To register for the event, please send an email to workshops@rebuildingexchange.org and include your name and email address and/or phone number.

This event is sponsored by Small Practitioners Groups

Learning units: Not Available

Location: Rebuilding Exchange, 2160 N. Ashland (enter off of Webster)

Member price: 0 Non-member price: 0

2030 Commitment Working Group meeting

Tuesday, May 22, 5:00 pm- 6:00 pm

Everyone is welcome to join us and learn more about the 2030 Challenge.

This event is sponsored by 2030 Commitment Working Group

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250

Member price: 0 Non-member price: 0

Innovation in Architectural Structure

Thursday, May 24, 12 pm- 1 pm

Michael Marshall, general manager of StructureCraft Builders (British Columbia), will focus on the design-build process as it relates to complex and highly visual structures featuring the prominent use of wood. Examples will include the new Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, the first heavy timber structure of its size to be built in modern Washington, DC; Olympic speed skating oval built for the Vancouver Olympics, which features a six-acre, free-spanning wood roof ; and the recently completed Van Dusen Gardens Visitor Center in Vancouver designed by Busby, Perkins + Will.

Michael oversees the complete design-build process: business development, engineering, 3D parametric modeling, prefabrication, and erection. He has managed several complex timber structures, including the Olympic Speed Skating Oval and Arena Stage, and has managed the prefabrication and testing facility. Prior to joining StructureCraft four years ago, Michael spent ten years in various roles related to glulam manufacturing.

Lunch will be provided by WoodWorks - Central US, so please make a reservation. And join the Technical Issues KC.

This event is sponsored by Technical Issues KC

Learning units: 1 LU/HSW

Location: AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250

Member price: 0 Non-member price: $15.00

ARE Review Course: Building Design & Construction Systems - Part I

Thursday, May 24, 6:00 pm- 8:45 pm

AIA Chicago offers a review course for those preparing to take the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) required for licensure. The course will cover each of the seven exam divisions with eleven lectures on Thursdays and nine optional tutorials on Mondays. Mike Newman (SHED Studio principal; Adjunct Associate Professor at IIT; Adjunct at SAIC) coordinates the course and teaches many of the sessions. Other architects and engineers will lead the remaining sessions.

Handouts for each lecture will be sent by e-mail to participants on morning of each Thursday class for printing. Sample problems and answer sheets will be distributed at each Monday tutorial. The tutorial session for this class will be on Monday, June 4.

Beverages and snacks will be provided at all classes and tutorials.

This event is sponsored by AIA Chicago

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250

Member price: $30.00 Non-member price: $30.00

E-Plan Orientation Session 1 FULL!!

Wednesday, May 30, 8:30 am- 10 am

NO MORE SPACE FOR THIS SESSION. We are trying to schedule an additional session at the end of the day.

Registration at 8:30 am; session runs from 9 to 10 am.

This event is sponsored by Chicago Dept. of Buildings and AIA Chicago

Learning units: Not Available

Location: 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 260

Member price: 0 Non-member price: 0

E-Plan Orientation Session 2 FULL!!

Wednesday, May 30, 10 am- 11:30 am

NO MORE SPACE FOR THIS SESSION. We are trying to schedule an additional session at the end of the day.

Registration at 10 am; session runs from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

This event is sponsored by Chicago Dept. of Buildings and AIA Chicago

Learning units: Not Available

Location: 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 260

Member price: 0 Non-member price: 0

E-Plan Orientation Session 3 FULL!!

Wednesday, May 30, 12:30 pm- 2 pm

NO MORE SPACE FOR THIS SESSION. We are trying to schedule an additional session at the end of the day.

Registration at 12:30 pm; session runs from 1 to 2 pm.

This event is sponsored by Chiacgo Dept. of Buildings and AIA Chicago

Learning units: Not Available

Location: 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 260

Member price: 0 Non-member price: 0

E-Plan Orientation Session 4 FULL!!

Wednesday, May 30, 2 pm- 3:30 pm

NO MORE SPACE FOR THIS SESSION. We are trying to schedule an additional session at the end of the day.

Registration at 2 pm; session runs from 2:30 to 3:30 pm.

This event is sponsored by Chicago Dept. of Buildings and AIA Chicago

Learning units: Not Available

Location: 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 260

Member price: 0 Non-member price: 0

BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and Model Integration Sessions (MIS)

Thursday, May 31, 5:30 pm- 7:00 pm

Sharing Building Information Model data across diverse project teams and with Facility Managers to derive ongoing benefits will be presented by award-winning US General Services Administration (GSA) Region 5 building team members based in Chicago.

A GSA Region 5 BIM Team will present ways to gain benefits based on their real-world work together. Representatives from the GSA and the private firms that serve it will present their lessons learned for other owners, designers, contractors and facility managers.

The GSA BIM Execution Plan will be presented as focusing on management of multiple BIM processes. GSA Model Integration Sessions will be shown to include key stakeholder participation that are critical to improving BIM workflows and project outcomes.

Model Integration Sessions provide the team opportunities to:

redefine graphical and data requirements in detail;
determine the delivery method of the requirements; and
provide the deliverables that fulfill the owner’s requirements.

The Chicago Federal Center Plaza team has adopted Model Integration Sessions for As-Built Model creation that meets the owner’s needs. The unified team identified and resolved BIM challenges in design and provided solutions during construction. The team will also include a discussion on "practicing BIM" as compared to "using Revit."

The U.S. General Services Administration Region 5 established award winning BIM Standards in 2010. Since then, it has been implemented by several design and construction teams. The Chicago Federal Center Plaza Team won an 2011 AIA BIM for their work together.

Chicago Federal Center Plaza Team presenters:

Richard Gee, AIA BIM champion, GSA Region 5
Kristin Wheeler BIM champion, GSA Region 5
Ryan Dooley Project Manager, Vistara Construction
Eric Dexter, Assoc. AIA Assistant Project Manager, Berglund Construction
Daniel Poloz Senior BIM designer, True Design Services

This event is organized by the Chicago BIM/IPD Community.

This event is sponsored by Chicago BIM/IPD Community, TAP KC, others

Learning units: 1.5 LU

Location: AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250

Member price: 0 Non-member price: 0

June

First Tuesday Happy Hour

Tuesday, June 5, 6 pm- 9 pm

This month we are meeting at the Farmhouse, a “Midwestern craft tavern” with a slightly different vibe, slightly different food and drinks - and slightly different design, as all the parts and pieces are reclaimed “rare and wonderful found items” Hope to see you there!

This event is sponsored by Young Architects Forum

Learning units: Not Available

Location: Farmhouse, 228 West Chicago Avenue

Member price: 0 Non-member price: 0

ARE Review Course: Building Design & Construction Systems - Part II

Thursday, June 7, 6:00 pm- 8:45 pm

The tutorial session for Building Design I and II will be on Monday, June 4.

This event is sponsored by AIA Chicago

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250

Member price: $30.00 Non-member price: $30.00

BIM and Integrated Design: Strategies for Architectural Practice

Wednesday, June 13, 5:30 pm- 7 pm

Randall Deutsch, AIA, LEED AP (Deutsch Insights, Inc.) will focus on building information modeling (BIM) and integrated project delivery (IPD) from a people perspective. He will on people and the strategies they use to manage and cope with the transition to the new digital technology and the collaborative work process it enables as they initially adopt and then take the technology and process to a higher plane.

This program will present analysis of what it takes to work collaboratively in an integrated team and reveal the most commonly encountered obstacles to successful collaboration. Randy, who is the author of BIM and Integrated Design: Strategies for Architectural Practice (2011), will discuss the people side of the change equation, addressing BIM as a social process; addressing people-related problems, human issues, issues of communication and collaboration, firm-culture issues, issues of motivation and workflow related to working in BIM in – or out of – an IPD environment.

This event is sponsored by Practice Management KC

Learning units: 1.5 LU

Location: AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250

Member price: 0 Non-member price: $15.00

NeoCon keynote: Ian Schrager, boutique hotel creator

Wednesday, June 13, 12 pm- 1 pm

Ian Schrager has achieved international recognition for concepts that have revolutionized both the entertainment and hospitality industries. His passionate commitment to the modern lifestyle has been expressed through a series of pioneering concepts: The hotel as home away from home, the hotel as a theater, cheap chic, lobby socializing, the indoor/outdoor lobby, the urban resort, and the urban spa. He is currently working on launching two new hotel brands in various 24 hour gateway cities around the world.

PUBLIC Chicago is the first of these new brands. With the transformation of the former Ambassador East Hotel and its legendary Pump Room restaurant, this endeavor will be more than just a rebirth of a Chicago institution: it may well represent the revitalization of the hotel concept itself and another worldwide wakeup call for the entire industry.

Register at NeoCon for this free lecture.

This event is sponsored by NeoCon and AIA Chicago

Learning units: 1 LU

Location: Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, Sauganash ballroom

Member price: 0 Non-member price: 0

Internal Air Pressures in High Rise Buildings: Understanding of Mechanisms, Impact, Mitigation and Opportunities

Thursday, June 14, 8:30 am- 12:30 pm

The impact and continually changing interaction of air pressure within buildings and on building systems is complex; and when not properly managed, can create significant problems. For example, the continual increases in energy efficiency in recent years has resulted in tighter buildings, which can provide many benefits, but sometimes creates unanticipated consequences due in part to building pressures. The art and science of successfully managing building pressures is the confluence of many disciplines and building systems; including natural and mechanical ventilation; exterior envelope design and performance; fire and life safety; elevator operations in both normal and emergency modes; design of stairwell, shaft and elevator enclosures; and sustainability.

We will examine the dynamics of building air pressures within buildings. Although the focus will be on high-rise buildings (which is where the impact of building pressures approach extremes, including but not limited to stack effect and reverse stack effect), much of what will be reviewed is also applicable in varying degrees to mid-rise and low-rise buildings.

This half-day seminar will cover four distinct and critical topics of building pressures: 1) mechanical and natural ventilation approaches, including a brief review of modeling systems utilized to predict and design systems; 2) exterior envelope design and performance, including current and emerging understandings; 3) issues of and responses to life safety, including a brief review of air-movement modeling systems utilized, recent and proposed code changes, and recent and current research; and 4) utilizing building pressure in ways that support goals of sustainability.

Presentations will be by individuals with exceptional knowledge of these issues who will be available to respond to questions from seminar attendees. Details and registration information is posted on the CCHRB Web site.

This event is sponsored by Chicago Committee on High Rise Buildings; CSI/Chicago; ASHRAE/Chicago; SFPE/Chicago; Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat; AIA Chicago

Learning units: 3.5 LU/HSW/SD

Location: Harris Bank Building, 115 South LaSalle Street, 3rd floor auditorium

Member price: $100.00 Non-member price: $125.00

ARE Review Course: Site Planning & Design

Thursday, June 14, 6:00 pm- 8:45 pm

AIA Chicago offers a review course for those preparing to take the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) required for licensure. The course will cover each of the seven exam divisions with eleven lectures on Thursdays and nine optional tutorials on Mondays. Mike Newman (SHED Studio principal; Adjunct Associate Professor at IIT; Adjunct at SAIC) coordinates the course and teaches many of the sessions. Other architects and engineers will lead the remaining sessions.

Handouts for each lecture will be sent by e-mail to participants on morning of each Thursday class for printing. Sample problems and answer sheets will be distributed at the tutorial on Monday, June 18.

Beverages and snacks will be provided at all classes and tutorials.

This event is sponsored by AIA Chicago

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250

Member price: $30.00 Non-member price: $30.00

Tour: Silver Cross Replacement Hospital and Cancer Center

Thursday, June 14, 6 pm- 7:30 pm

Tour this new hospital with Geoffrey Tryon, Vice President of Operations; Mary S. Bakken, Executive Vice President/COO; and Peggy Gricus, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer.

Planning began in 2006 to build a new Silver Cross Hospital. On July 1, 2007, the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board gave Silver Cross approval to proceed with plans to construct a 289-bed facility taking award-winning care to the next level. Designed by RTKL and built by Mortenson Construction, the new hospital opened on February 26, 2012, with private, larger family-friendly rooms, advanced technology, and a more efficient environment improving access to services. The $400 million, 800,000 square foot, 76-acre campus ensures that Silver Cross will be able to continue the mission to provide high quality, personalized healthcare for future generations.

Mortenson is generaly providing resfrehsments for this event which is limited to 50 participants. The hospital is located at I-355 and Route 6. Parking: use entrance 2 / Parking C, B or A.

This event is sponsored by Healthcare KC

Learning units: 1.5 LU/HSW

Location: 1900 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox, IL

Member price: 0 Non-member price: 0

Restoration Tour: Quinn Chapel AME Church

Thursday, June 14, 5:30 pm- 7 pm

Designed by prominent church architect Henry F. Starbuck and completed in 1892 to replace an earlier church building destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, Quinn Chapel houses Chicago’s oldest African-American congregation. The church has a rich history and has hosted a number of nationally significant figures throughout its history including educators George Washington Carver and Booker T. Washington, poet and literary genius Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr., Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., and US presidents William B. McKinley, William Howard Taft, and Barack Obama (then an Illinois State Senator). Quinn Chapel’s historic significance is recognized with both City of Chicago Landmark status and with listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

For the past ten years, Reverend James M. Moody has been Senior Pastor at Quinn Chapel AME Church and has spearheaded the efforts to restore this landmark Gothic Revival structure. The architects leading the restoration project, John Gay of JAQ Corp. and Edward Torrez, AIA of Bauer Latoza Studio, will discuss the progress thus far, challenges faced throughout the restoration, and the work that still needs to be done.

This event is sponsored by Historic Resources and IFRAA KCs

Learning units: 1.5 LU/HSW

Location: 2401 South Wabash Avenue

Member price: 0 Non-member price: 0

Urban Design Practice: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture

Thursday, June 14, 5:30 pm- 7 pm

Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture offers urban design, city planning, infrastructure design and landscape architectural services to private and public clients. Recognizing that the most successful and livable places are the result of a collaborative effort, the firm seeks a complementary relationship between architecture, infrastructure and landscape to achieve enhanced economic and environmental outcomes for its clients. Peter Kindel, AIA, director of urban design, and Gail Borthwick, AIA, senior architect, will explain how the firm's urban design team creates sustainable master plans and urban infill projects that create exceptional outcomes for municipalities, developers and institutions.

Please bring a photo ID to show at the building's security desk.

This event is sponsored by Regional & Urban Design KC

Learning units: 1.5 LU/HSW/SD

Location: Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, 111 West Monroe Street, Suite 2300

Member price: 0 Non-member price: $15.00

2012 International Energy Conservation Code: Upcoming Changes to Chapter 4

Tuesday, June 19, 6 pm- 7:30 pm

The International Energy Conservation Code is currently the State of Illinois energy code for residential and commercial construction. The 2012 code will represent approximately a 10 to 15% improvement in energy efficiency over the 2009 code. The new code also incorporates a number of other important changes in commissioning, post-construction testing, and other requirements. Join us for an overview of the changes and a discussion on what these mean to building professionals. This information is particularly important for building professionals in Illinois, as the State will be adopting the 2012 IECC as law in July.

Isaac Elnecave, Senior Policy Manager for Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, will cover: the differences in the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code as compared to the 2009 IECC; how the changes will effect residential and commercial building construction; new requirements for commissioning and post-construction testing; how the IECC relates to the Chicago Building Code.

This event is sponsored by Environment KC/COTE

Learning units: 1.5 LU/HSW/SD

Location: AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250

Member price: 0 Non-member price: $15.00

New Members Reception

Wednesday, June 20, 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm

New members are invited to join the Board of Directors and leaders of our Knowledge Communities as we honor those who joined the chapter over the past year. Learn more about AIA on chapter, state, and national levels. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served. Please register by Wednesday, June 13.

This event is sponsored by AIA Chicago

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250

Member price: 0 Non-member price: 0

Innovations in Steel

Thursday, June 21, 12 pm- 1 pm

Fabricated structural steel is the material of choice for building construction. With recent steel industry innovations, architects can express their design concepts and overcome client serviceability criteria. Steel framing systems can achieve many design challenges, including low floor-to-floor heights and long spans, in a cost- and time-efficient manner. Monica Shripka, PE, LEED AP, from the American Institute of Steel Construction, will explain how manufacturers and distributors can serve as partners in the procurement and delivery process to reap cost and schedule benefits for your next project. Bring your lunch; beverages provided.

This event is sponsored by Technical Issues KC

Learning units: 1 LU/HSW

Location: AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250

Member price: 0 Non-member price: $15.00

Tour: Maya Romanoff Manufacturing Facility

Thursday, June 21, 6 pm- 8 pm

Join us for a guided tour of our state-of the-art 40,000 square foot facility just outside of Chicago. Since 1969, Maya Romanoff has crafted some of the most extraordinary surfacing materials available in the world of interior design. During the tour, Daniel Krause and Maya Romanoff will relay the history of the company as well as introduce you to the firm's creative teams in Production and Product Development departments. The tour will include the opportunity to observe the manufacture of several handmade products.

Limited to 30 participants.

This event is sponsored by Technical Issues KC

Learning units: 2 LU/HSW

Location: The Maya Romanoff Corporation, 3435 Madison Street, Skokie

Member price: 0 Non-member price: $15.00

ARE Review Course: Programming, Planning & Practice

Thursday, June 21, 6:00 pm- 8:45 pm

AIA Chicago offers a review course for those preparing to take the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) required for licensure. The course will cover each of the seven exam divisions with eleven lectures on Thursdays and nine optional tutorials on Mondays. Mike Newman (SHED Studio principal; Adjunct Associate Professor at IIT; Adjunct at SAIC) coordinates the course and teaches many of the sessions. Other architects and engineers will lead the remaining sessions.

Handouts for each lecture will be sent by e-mail to participants on morning of each Thursday class for printing. Sample problems and answer sheets will be distributed at the tutorial on Monday, June 25.

Beverages and snacks will be provided at all classes and tutorials.

This event is sponsored by AIA Chicago

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250

Member price: $30.00 Non-member price: $30.00

July

ARE Review Course: Structural Systems - Part 1

Thursday, July 12, 6:00 pm- 8:45 pm

AIA Chicago offers a review course for those preparing to take the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) required for licensure. The course will cover each of the seven exam divisions with eleven lectures on Thursdays and nine optional tutorials on Mondays. Mike Newman (SHED Studio principal; Adjunct Associate Professor at IIT; Adjunct at SAIC) coordinates the course and teaches many of the sessions. Other architects and engineers will lead the remaining sessions.

Handouts for each lecture will be sent by e-mail to participants on morning of each Thursday class for printing. Sample problems and answer sheets will be distributed at each Monday tutorial. For the three Structures classes, three tutorials will take place on Mondays, July 16, 23, and 30.

Beverages and snacks will be provided at all classes and tutorials.

This event is sponsored by AIA Chicago

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250

Member price: $30.00 Non-member price: $30.00

ARE Review Course: Structural Systems - Part II

Thursday, July 19, 6:00 pm- 8:45 pm

This event is sponsored by AIA Chicago

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250

Member price: $30.00 Non-member price: $30.00

ARE Review Course: Structural Systems - Part III

Thursday, July 26, 6:00 pm- 8:45 pm

This event is sponsored by AIA Chicago

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250

Member price: $30.00 Non-member price: $30.00

The Value of Licensure: IDP and ARE

Thursday, July 26, 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm

Save the date for our annual presentation on the Intern Development Program (IDP) and the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). Watch for further details and registration soon.

This event is sponsored by NCARB, AIA Chicago, SAIC

Learning units: Not Available

Location: School of the Art Institute of Chicago ballroom, 112 South Michigan Avenue

Member price: 0 Non-member price: 0

Working with an Architect & Ask an Architect

Sunday, July 29, 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm

Interested in renovating or remodeling your home, but don’t know where to begin? Hear from residential architecture specialists about choosing an architect, navigating zoning and permit regulations, and avoiding costly surprises.

Additional “Working with an Architect/Ask an Architect” seminar topics include: defining what you want to achieve in your home, finding out what resources are available to you, and understanding the six steps involved in design and construction. Learn the most important questions you should ask about budgeting, project timelines, and design preferences before starting a new home renovation project.

In addition to the session, there will be residential architects on hand for free, 15-minute one-on-one consultations. Homeowners are encouraged to bring along photos, plans, or drawings of the projects they're contemplating.

To register for the event, please send an email to workshops@rebuildingexchange.org and include your name and email address and/or phone number.

This event is sponsored by Small Practitioners Group

Learning units: Not Available

Location: Rebuilding Exchange, 2160 N. Ashland (enter off of Webster)

Member price: 0 Non-member price: 0

August

Save the Date: USGBC/IIDA/AIA Boat Cruise

Tuesday, August 14, 5:30 pm- 8:00 pm

Join IIDA, USGBC & AIA Chicago for a great evening of networking, food and fun with other industry professionals. Again this year, we will be cruising on the Mystic Blue and boarding from Navy Pier. Stay tuned for more information.

Chapter Members – Early Bird $70, Regular Pricing $85

Non-Members – Early Bird $90, Regular Pricing $105

This event is sponsored by USGBC/IIDA/AIA

Learning units: Not Available

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September

ARE Review Course: Building Systems - Part I

Thursday, September 13, 6:00 pm- 8:45 pm

AIA Chicago offers a review course for those preparing to take the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) required for licensure. The course will cover each of the seven exam divisions with eleven lectures on Thursdays and nine optional tutorials on Mondays. Mike Newman (SHED Studio principal; Adjunct Associate Professor at IIT; Adjunct at SAIC) coordinates the course and teaches many of the sessions. Other architects and engineers will lead the remaining sessions.

Handouts for each lecture will be sent by e-mail to participants on morning of each Thursday class for printing. Sample problems and answer sheets will be distributed at the tutorial on Monday, September 24.

Beverages and snacks will be provided at all classes and tutorials.

This event is sponsored by AIA Chicago

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250

Member price: $30.00 Non-member price: $30.00

ARE Review Course: Building Systems - Part II

Thursday, September 20, 6:00 pm- 8:45 pm

This event is sponsored by AIA Chicago

Learning units: Not Available

Location: AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250

Member price: $30.00 Non-member price: $30.00

October

Designight 2012

Friday, October 26, 5:30 pm- 10:00 pm

Mark the date on your calendar!

This event is sponsored by AIA Chicago

Learning units: Not Available

Location: Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier

Member price: 0 Non-member price: 0