Colorado Architecture News | 01.10.24


News from the Colorado Chapter of The American Institute of Architects | 01.10.24

In this Newsletter:

AIA COLORADO NEWS

Welcome, New Volunteers!

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.

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Submit Your Event or Tour

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.

Allied Memberships Are Now Available Through Jan 31st.

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!

MEMBER NEWS

Architect-ing Podcast Features Tom Kundig, FAIA

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.
Watch on Youtube. Apple | Spotify | Google | Pandora

PARTNER NEWS AND EVENTS

Precast Perspective Seminar

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.

Learn more and register here.

Denver Landmark Preservation Commission Opening

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.
Learn more

Denver Lower Downtown Design Review Commission

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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Denver Architecture Foundation Welcomes Meg Touborg As The New President and CEO

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!

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NEWS AT NATIONAL

AIA’s 100th President Kimberly Dowdell On Leadership, The Value of AIA Involvement, And Why Architects Need To Be Bold

Read the interview here.

Business Conditions Remain Soft at Architecture Firms According to AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index

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.

AIA Honors Five Projects in 2023 Design for Aging Review Award

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.

The Architect’s Newspaper’s 2023 Best of Design Awards

Featuring built and unbuilt projects, ArchPaper is highlighting 37 projects from around the world. View the winners here.

Premier Partner Spotlight

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.

Looking for Additional Resources?

View AIA Colorado’s Allied Member Directory.

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