In this Newsletter:
From Committees to Knowledge Communities and appointed roles, AIA Colorado is proud
to welcome some 100 volunteers from across Colorado who will help advance the
architecture profession. We’re also looking forward to new rhythms of sharing the work they
undertake throughout the year, so stay tuned to see periodic committee recaps, articles,
events, and webinars outlining the work and discussions that will be taking place.
As members, we rely on you to help activate our architectural community and we’re grateful
for your participation.
Please let us know! AIA Colorado staff, together with our Local Advisors, would love to work with you to engage with your great projects and ideas manifesting in our design community.
Joining AIA Colorado as an Allied member gives businesses access to an extensive professional network, AIA Colorado member event pricing, discounted job board rates for members, insider industry information, and more. The Allied Membership is designed for people who work in a field related to architecture but do not have an architecture license or degree, including engineers, planners, landscape architects, consultants, manufacturers, and other fields related to architecture. View the benefits of membership and renew today!
After kicking off the ENGAGE 2023 Practice + Design Conference with the first keynote,
Tom discussed with Colorado Architect Adam Wagoner, AIA, his passion for residential
architecture and the unique challenges and opportunities it presents.
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Join Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) in Denver, February 8th, for a 5-hour
seminar that will illuminate the capabilities and possibilities for using precast, prestressed
concrete building components and systems on projects of many kinds. The presentations
will demonstrate the attributes and considerations of precast for owners and design
professionals. The program will cover the basics of the material itself, as well as dive into its
benefits for versatility, durability, efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.
Denver’s Landmark Preservation Commission is seeking a new commissioner to fill an upcoming vacancy this spring. Commissioners shall attend twice-monthly meetings and periodic special meetings to hear and decide requests for:
If you’re interested in this position, please review the full list of duties and qualifications, then submit a resume or professional biography to Nikolaus Remus. Nominations will be accepted by AIA Colorado through noon on Friday, February 9th. AIA Colorado will send a list of interested members in good standing to Landmark Preservation staff but does not internally evaluate nominations.
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Denver’s Lower Downtown Design Review Commission is seeking new commissioners to fill the following vacancies this spring:
If you’re interested in this position, please review the full list of duties and qualifications, then submit a resume or professional biography to Nikolaus Remus. Nominations will be accepted by AIA Colorado through noon on Friday, February 9th. AIA Colorado will send a list of interested members in good standing to the commission but staff does not internally evaluate nominations.
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Meg comes to DAF with a wealth of experience, knowledge, and vision. Throughout her 35-year career, she has been a founder, a fundraiser, and a director in the fields of fashion, architecture, design, and education. Congratulations to Meg and DAF!
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained below 50 for the fourth consecutive month. The score of 45.3 increased by one point from October, indicating slightly fewer firms reporting a decline in billings. Any score below 50.0 indicates decreasing business conditions but there are encouraging signs of the pipeline. Read more.
The Design for Aging Review Award recognizes architects who demonstrate innovative design solutions to improve the quality of life for older adults within specific project constraints. See winners here.
Featuring built and unbuilt projects, ArchPaper is highlighting 37 projects from around the world. View the winners here.
We’re proud to highlight one of AIA Colorado’s Premier Partners, Humboldt Sawmill and Allweather Wood, and look forward to their ongoing support and involvement serving Colorado’s architecture community.
Humboldt Sawmill Company, LLC manufactures redwood and Douglas-fir dimensional lumber, timbers, and uppers at the company’s sawmill in Scotia, California. Allweather Wood, LLC is the largest waterborne preservative treated lumber and plywood manufacturer in the western United States with five manufacturing facilities, including a facility in Loveland, Colorado. View company website.
Visit Humbolt Sawmill and Allweather Wood website.