Thursday, May 8th, join AIA Members for a special presentation by Caroline Støvring, founder of MORFEUS, a firm internationally known for their thoughtful integration of landscape and architecture. Caroline is visiting us from Oslo, Norway, and will be sharing case studies that offer insights into the firm’s design process and how MORFEUS navigates the intersection of the built form and natural environment. She will share an inspiring selection of work—from road and landscape installations for Norway’s National Scenic Routes, to private residences, a kindergarten, and transformative reuse projects. Through these case studies, she will offer insight into the firm’s design process and how MORFEUS navigates the intersection of built form and natural environment. Light refreshments will be provided. Session hosted by DLR Group, in Denver, and approved for 1.5 LU|HSW. More information and RSVP here.
Are you thinking about creating an Awards submission but have never gone through the process? Have a question regarding your submission you need help wtih? Or are you curious if there are any tips that could make your submissions better? If so, join members of AIA Colorado’s awards committee and staff team Tuesday, May 13th, at Noon, for an overview of the Awards program. More information and RSVP here.
Wednesday, May 14th, join AIA members for a tour of 1 Line, 2024 AIA Colorado Design Award of Excellent and Sustainability Recognition recipient. While integration of mass timber has typically been associated with large buildings, representing 3% of the built environment in the U.S., One Line Studio shifts the focus to the small majority, exploring the innovative use of timber in small structures and emphasizing the creation of durable, low-maintenance buildings that are deeply connected to their surroundings. With a focus upon creative problem solving, this is a discussion of opportunity, strategy, and practicality based upon lessons learned in creating integrated mass timber ecosystems. This tour has been approved for 1 LU|HSW. More information and RSVP here.
Thursday, May 15th, join AIA Colorado’s Committee on the Environment for a presentation and discussion on Embodied Carbon: Regulations, LEED v5, and Contractor’s Role. The presentation will cover different regulatory and voluntary programs to reduce embodied carbon and how different approaches will result in different outcomes. It will also explain the LEED v5 requirements related to embodied carbon reductions and how contractors are tracking A4 and A5 emissions at the project site. This event has been approved for 1 LU|HSW. More information and RSVP here.
Thursday, May 15th, join AIA members for a happy hour at Improper City, in Denver, to meet AIA Colorado’s new Custom Residential Architects Network (CRAN). This is a great opportunity to meet other Colorado CRAN members and impact how this committee will engage with Colorado in the coming years. More information and RSVP here.
Join the AIA Board of Directors and North Section sections for a fun afternoon of sketching, conversation, followed by a happy hour and firm tour at Rodwin Architecture. We’ll meet in front of the Boulder County Courthouse and proceed down the Mall, making our way to Rodwin Architecture’s new offices. Our intentionally slow procession will allow for ample time to sketch and engage with fellow architects as we take in the details of the Mall and enjoy time to sketch. Bring your sketchbook, pens, watercolors, and artistic eye! Food and drink, and a firm tour, provided. RSVP here.
Thursday, May 22nd, from 5 – 7pm, join AIA South members for a happy hour in Colorado Springs at Avenue 19. RSVP here.
Join the Denver Local Advisors Thursday, May 29th for a tour of a very unique property! Located within a large existing building on the Denver Federal Center campus, the GSA-National Science Foundation (NSF) Ice Core Facility supports the storage and climate-change research of some 30,000 ice cores from the Arctic and Antarctic. The design team from OZ Architecture will lead a tour of both the existing aging facility and the construction progress of its replacement. Tour has been approved for 1 LU|HSW. More information and RSVP here.
Are you attending AIA25? If so, join us and connect with fellow AIA Colorado members and University of Colorado alumni during the AIA25. Light appetizers and drinks will be provided. Learn more and RSVP here.
