For Architect Members (AIA) and Associate Members (Assoc. AIA)

Early renewal promotion extended:
January 1, 2012–January 31, 2012
Renew early. Get a free continuing education course. Then get entered in a drawing to win one of five iPad 2s.

• Renew your membership between January 1, 2012–January 31, 2012, and you will receive one free continuing education course through AIA Virtual Convention. Take and complete a course before February 29, 2012, and you will receive continuing education credit. You will receive information about how to redeem your course after you renew. (Approximately valued at $29.99)
• Take the Virtual Convention course before February 29, 2012, and you will be entered in a drawing to win one of five iPad 2s.

More information about the drawing »

The season to celebrate is far from over

Start off 2012 the right way with these great industry events:

5:30 pm, January 25

Book reception with Margaret McCurry, FAIA

Celebrate Margaret McCurry's new book, Distillations: The Architecture of Margaret McCurry, with a reception in the Poliform showroom, 445 N. Franklin St.

6 pm, February 1

SPG Winter Social

There's nothing small about this party! Attend the Small Practitioners Group for their winter social - meet someone new and hear about the Small Project Awards for 2012.

Sponsored by Access Elevator

Chicago Architect All together now

Get your online issue of Chicago Architect, where you'll be introduced to the 2012 AIA Chicago Board, read about the rehab of Concordia Place and the design behind VOA?s tower for Roosevelt University.

Please send questions, comments, or announcements for Chicago Architect to the editor or AIA Chicago, Attn: Editor, 35 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 250, Chicago, IL 60601.

Complete and mail the Chicago Architect subscription form to order a subscription. Issues are published six times per year.

Hollow Core Door Design Competition

Designers were challenged to create a design concept using a single, standard sized, wood hollow core door. Mechanical and adhesive fasteners could be utilized in the design, along with door hardware and finishes. Concept materials were to be found at the Rebuilding Exchange, with the exception of adhesive fasteners.

Winners were announced at the High Design Holiday Party on December 9.

See the submissions and winners »

Recent Architecture School Graduates: AIA offers you complimentary membership for 2012/2013*

When you join the AIA you immediately increase your professional network by almost 80,000 colleagues. Whether it's an ARE prep workshop, assistance with navigating through IDP, or networking events, AIA Chicago provides invaluable resources to help you make the transition from school to office.

*AIA Chicago offers 2011/2012 graduates, from accredited schools of architecture with either a MArch or BArch degree, a complimentary membership at the Associate AIA level for national, state and local benefits. The promotion begins upon date of graduation and can include up to 18 months of membership. (e.g., a June 2012 graduate receives a complimentary membership through December 31, 2013).

Learn more about associate membership »

Download recent graduate application

Small Practitioners Group Winter Social
Wednesday, February 1, 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm
This event is sponsored by Small Practitioners Group, Access Elevator
Learning units: Not Available
Location: AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250
Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

Tour: Urban Gardening at O’Hare International Airport
Friday, February 3, 12:45 pm -  3:00 pm
This event is sponsored by Comunity Interface Committee
Learning units: 2 LU/HSW/SD
Location: O’Hare International Airport Hilton: meet in the lobby for escort to a conference room. Photo ID is required for airport security.
Member price: 0   Non-member price: $15.00

Red Party (AKA First Tuesday Happy Hour)
Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 pm -  9:00 pm
This event is sponsored by Young Architect Forum, Lightology
Learning units: Not Available
Location: Vapiano, 2577 North Clark Street, Chicago
Member price: 0   Non-member price: 0

Ragdale House Restoration – Part I
Thursday, February 9, 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm
This event is sponsored by Historic Resources KC
Learning units: 1 LU/HSW
Location: AIA Chicago, 35 East Wacker Drive, #250
Member price: 0   Non-member price: $15.00

Tour: Ragdale House Restoration – Part II
Saturday, February 11, 10:00 am -  11:30 am
This event is sponsored by Historic Resources KC
Learning units: 1 LU/HSW
Location: Ragdale House, 1230 North Green Bay Road, Lake Forest
Member price: 0   Non-member price: $15.00

View entire calendar and register for events

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Hill Mechanical Group
Kitchen Cabinets From Greentea Design
Lee Lumber Spaces and Views
Lurvey Landscape Supply & Garden Center
Marvin Design Gallery by Estates Windows, LTD
Petersen Aluminum Corp.
Tracy Dillard, Koenig & Strey

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