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Awards/Competitions
Design, Chapter and Brick Awards Call for Entries
AIA North Carolina is pleased to announce the Call of Entries for the 2010 Design and Chapter Awards Program. Winners will be honored at the 2010 AIA NC Design Conference in Asheville on September 18. Our expanded awards program will include Design Awards, the AIANC Tower Award for Historic Preservation, the AIANC COTE award for Sustainability, and the Brick Awards, sponsored by the Brick Industry, Southeast Region-- all for one entry fee! Submissions are due by August 11, 2010.
The AIANC Chapter Awards are also open for nominations. Awards this year include: the 2010 Firm Award, F. Carter Williams Gold Medal, William H. Deitrick Service Medal, and the Gail A. Lindsey Sustainability Award. Back after a nine year hiatus is the Kamphoefner Prize for excellence in the modern movement of architecture. Nominations may be made by anyone, and are due July 30. Submissions are due August 11.
The 2010 J. Hyatt Hammond Scholarship will also be awarded to Young Architects to attend this year's Design Conference. Application deadline is August 11.
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Continuing Education
August 5- Mold and Moisture Prevention at the Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center in Winston-Salem, NC- Buildings have changed. And the way we build them has changed. If design professionals want to prevent moisture problems and reduce their liability, up-to-date training in building science is critical. More Information
September 9-10 - AutoCAD Level 1 with NC State University in Rocky Mount. AutoCAD Level 1 helps those new to AutoCAD learn the basics, including how to navigate AutoCAD, utilize fundamental tools, and produce basic precision 2D drawings. More Information
Renewable Energy Technology Diploma Series with NC State University. The Rewable Energy Technologies Diploma Series is a non-degree continuing-education program that provides technical and hands-on training, information on current policies, financial models, and technologies, and a support network of experienced RE professionals. More Information
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Some Good News...
2010 AIA National Small Project Practitioners Award goes to Tonic Design
Tonic Design was awarded a 2010 AIA National Small Project Practitioners award at this year's AIA convention. They received the award for thier Art as Shelter project located at the NC Museum of Art. They also were just informed that their recently completed Walter's Residence in Greenville, NC is now officially recognized by USGBC as a LEED for Homes Silver Certified project.
Freelon Group and O'Brien/Atkins Win National AIA Educational Facility Design Award for BRITE Center at North Carolina Central University
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) awarded a 2010 Educational Facility Design Excellence Award for the design of the Biomanufacturing Research Institute & Technology Enterprise (BRITE) Center at North Carolina Central University's Science Complex in Durham, NC. The Freelon Group of Research Triangle Park served as design lead, laboratory planner and lead programmer for BRITE and O'Brien/Atkins Associates of Durham served as Architect of Record. The AIA's Committee on Architecture for Education awarded the BRITE Center designers its highest honor, the Award of Excellence. The BRITE Center is one of three 2010 Excellence winners from among nine academic and learning environments recognized by the jury. The purpose of the awards program is "to identify trends and emerging ideas, honor excellence in planning and design, and disseminate knowledge about best practices in educational and community facilities."
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Meetings, Seminars, Lectures and Conferences
Mold and Moisture Prevention
At the Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center in Winston-Salem, NC, August 5, 2010 Why are an increasing number of new buildings suffering from mold and moisture problems when we have access to superior quality building components and more sophisticated building technology than ever before? A greater choice of materials, changing construction technologies and more advanced mechanical systems promise higher building performance, but can also result in buildings which are less forgiving of moisture. This intense full-day seminar will be a comprehensive lesson on the physics of moisture and how it interacts with different building designs, assembly types and materials. Participants will understand how to manage moisture through simple techniques and learn how to provide a safety net by designing more forgiving assemblies. Also included in the training will be a discussion on what role mechanical systems play in moisture problems and how properly designed, integrated and commissioned HVAC systems can improve moisture control, comfort, efficiency, and indoor air quality. This seminar will be co-presented by building science and forensics expert Skye Dunning of Building Performance Specialists Inc. in Wilmington and NAHB University of Housing and ACCA instructor Danny Gough of Energy Solutions, Inc. in Winston-Salem. Earn 8 HSW credits! Registration will begin at 7:30am, and the course will start at 8am. Lunch will be provided. Register by July 26, and class cost is only $125 for members and $150 for non-members. After July 26, cost will be $175 / member, $200 non-members. More Information
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AIANC for You
Design Conference to Spotlight Many Great Vendors
The AIANC Design Conference, September 15-18 in Asheville, NC, has already signed up many great exhibitors for participation. Each week, leading up the Conference, we will have a few introduce themselves to you:
Brick Association, Southeast Region
BIA Southeast serves a nine-state region: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Southeastern Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Their mission is to promote brick as the preferred building material for home and commercial construction. Toward that end, they offer a wide array of educational and technical services for homebuyers, builders, masons and architects, as well as a comprehensive marketing program to advance the benefits of building with brick. Find out more about BIA, Southeast at their website: www.gobricksoutheast.com
Earthstone Products
It may be hard to believe that tile this extraordinary is recycled, but it is. Earth Stone Products offers the sophisticated look and feel of custom tile with a nod to the environment. Whether you choose their designer tiles to grace your kitchen, bathroom or even your driveway, they can help you fulfill any decorating dream with high-quality stone products in a variety of shapes and colors. Find out more at their website: www.earthstoneproducts.net
CPI Daylighting
CPI pioneered the use of polycarbonate translucent panel systems for architectural use two decades ago, and has followed up by driving daylighting innovation with specialized architectural products. CPI can be your sole source for daylighting, ranging from translucent polycarbonate panels to Intelligent Daylighting; from skylights and wall lights to canopies and walkway covers; from raw materials to design, manufacturing and installation. Find out more at their website: www.cpidaylighting.com
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Save all or part of September 20 for an exciting, educational series of presentations at NCSU’s McKimmon Center, this year’s Zia Distinguished Lecture. Up to 3 PDH credits are available for this free event. No matter where you fit as a design professional in the construction industry (or where you want to be), you will benefit. Management of a large program? Management of a team of top-notch designers? Create a monumental structure that will serve the public for a couple centuries? Learn more at http://www.ce.ncsu.edu/events/zia.phtml . Come and be thrilled to be a designer!
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