In focus
Board members comment on their involvement in AIA Chicago
Jackie Koo, AIA
Vice President, AIA Chicago
Principal, Koo and Associates LTD
I became a board member because I wanted to support an organization that has supported the growth of my firm. While working at a large corporate firm, I wasn't aware of all the benefits that being a member of the AIA could provide; but, when I started my own practice these became clear. Of course, I take advantage of the contract documents and continuing education, but I especially appreciate the support and camaraderie of our chapter and its staff. By participating I am part of a larger architectural community, with the learning opportunities, colleagues and exposure to resources that my boutique practice needs.
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Design Excellence Awards: Call for Entries
You are invited to participate in the 57th annual Design Excellence Awards program of AIA Chicago. This year's categories are:
- Distinguished Building Award
- Interior Architecture Award
- Divine Detail Award
- SustainABILITY Leadership Award
Submissions are due Thursday, June 14. The Design Excellence Awards will be presented at Designight on Friday, October 26, at Navy Pier.
Presented by Green Education Services and AIA Chicago, these two 8-hour workshops provide all the information required to successfully pass the LEED GA and AP BD+C exams.
May 17 (LEED GA)
May 18 (LEED AP)
Worth 8 AIA LUs (HSW+SD) per workshop; includes all study materials and up to 900 practice exam questions - 500 for GA and 400 for AP.
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Coffee and lunch included
Members use discount code AIA for $50 off
Chicago Architect Small Project Awards
Get your online issue of Chicago Architect to see the second annual Small Project Award winners. These projects may be “small,” but they are anything but ordinary! Also, learn about the design process behind Perkins+Will’s new Rush Hospital and read an one-on-one interview between Zurich Esposito and Thomas Jacobs, AIA, the 2012 recipient of the national AIA Young Architects Award.
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.
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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).
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