Colorado Architecture News | 05.15.24


News from the Colorado Chapter of The American Institute of Architects | 05.15.24

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AIA COLORADO NEWS

Resilience/Adaptation update: Climate Justice and Disaster Recovery 

When architects engage in disaster recovery efforts, technical expertise gets the most attention for how we can contribute to the process. This is no accident; AIA’s Safety Assessment Program (SAP) prepares architects to participate in rapid building assessment in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. These efforts are vital to helping local governments understand the magnitude of a disaster, where to prioritize their efforts, and determine if residents can return to their homes. Consider an invitation to get SAP trained and consider new ways to apply your skills—in the wake of weather events and more.

Read the article by Nikolaus Remus, AIA, AIA Colorado’s Advocacy Engagement Director.

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Inaugural “Design Like a Girl” workshop series concludes

AIA Colorado’s J.E.D.I. Committee is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the inaugural Colorado “Design Like a Girl” (DLAG) workshop series. ‘Design Like a Girl’ aims to inspire the next generation of female-identifying designers by organizing full day design workshops for middle school students. Local architecture, design, and engineering professionals volunteer as mentors to guide, instruct, and inspire the young designers. The final workshop, which focused on interior architecture and sustainability, took place on Friday, April 19th at CU Denver College of Architecture and Planning.

Read about the third workshop and the series here.

AIA Colorado Events

CEU jeopardy game and happy hour in Fort Collins

May 16th, join members in the North at Odell Brewing’s Community Room in Fort Collins for a fun and interactive jeopardy style game discussing basic hardware while earning 1 HSW|LU with Allegion. Followed by happy hour.
RSVP here

16th St Mall renovation tour

Tomorrow, May 16th, Stantec and Dig Studios will conduct a 20-minute introduction and overview of the renovation of the historic 16th St Mall, followed by a walking tour to highlight the various stages of construction of the mall. The tour and presentation will focus on the various systems being introduced along this historic corridor to improve drainage, tree health, longevity of the paver system being implemented, and the overall urban design strategy. This tour has been approved for 1 LU|HSW.
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Buy Clean Colorado – A Practitioners’ Perspective

The Colorado Buy Clean Colorado Act establishes maximum acceptable global warming potential limits for certain building materials used in state-funded construction projects administered by the Office of the State Architect. Tuesday, May 21st, at 7:30am, join AIAAGCACEC Colorado Liaison Committee (A3LC) to learn more about this new legislation that went into effect January 1st of 2024. The presentation will include an overview of the act, why it was created, what it covers, how to comply, “is it enough?”, and future directions. This free event is only available to AIA members.
RSVP here

Happy Hour in Boulder

Thursday, May 23rd, join AIA members and prospective members on the rooftop at Avanti for a social happy hour with your fellow design industry professionals. Food and drink available for purchase. See you there!
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The Future of Local Sustainability Codes

Thursday May 30th, join members in the West for a panel discussion and Q&A opportunity with Roaring Fork building officials, construction industry leaders, and elected officials about the current state and future goals for sustainability codes. This panel event is a forum to discuss what’s working, and how construction industry professionals can be a part of the next steps.
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National Center for Atmospheric Research Mesa Laboratory Private Group Tour

Friday May 31st, join AIA members in the North for a private tour covering the architectural history of the iconic NCAR Mesa Laboratory, designed by modernist architect, I.M. Pei. The building was completed in 1966, and in 1997 received the AIA Colorado Twenty-five Year Award. The tour will also cover the atmospheric science, climate science, and current research being conducted at the National Science Foundation NCAR.
RSVP here

Upcoming events in June:

Member News

Sarah Goldblatt, AIA, was recently honored with the DPS Career Development Company Advocate of the Year award for her volunteer work to advance career exploration, specifically architecture, including the Design Like a Girl architectural workshops, Coach mentorship, and numerous guest speaker appearances.

Raphael Chavez, AIA, was honored by DPS with the Perennial Partner of the Year award, recognizing his work over the past ten years to offer career exploration events and host interns creating a unique learning opportunity that has been replicated year after year.

Congratulations to Sarah and Raphael for the much deserved recognition!

HOK expands Denver architecture and design studio as the Colorado office moves to a larger studio to support increased staff and better serve clients throughout the Mountain States. Hear from Ana-Maria Drughi, AIA, and her colleagues about the studio’s rapid growth and their vision for HOK’s future in the region.

Davis Partnership Architects has announced new leadership across multiple areas of the firm. Congratulations to Patrick Lee, AIA, who assumes the role of Director of Design and to Ryan Estes, AIA, Jonathan Fertig, AIA, John Glenn, AIA, Mark Hageman, AIA, Evan Miller, AIA, Anthony Mitchell, and Dominic Senska, who have been promoted to Senior Associates or Associates within their respective specialties in the Architecture Studio.

NEWS AT NATIONAL

AIA24

We often talk about the future. This conference is where the AEC industry gathers to define it, design it, and connect across industries to build it. Join us in Washington, D.C., June 5–8, 2024, for the architecture and design event of the year!

View conference website

Colorado Night at AIA24

Enjoy connecting with fellow AIA Colorado members and University of Colorado alumni at Colorado Night at AIA24. Join us!

AIA announces Global Campus for Architecture & Design

The AIA headquarters building renewal is a once-in-a-generation project that addresses the urgent need for climate action and will dramatically transform the user experience for staff, members, and visitors. Read at AIA

Premier Partner at AIA24

Discover the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), a leading authority in structural steel design and innovation since 1921. For over a century, AISC has set the standards for steel construction and continues to drive industry advancements. Visit us at booth 1319 during the AIA 24 conference in Washington, D.C., next month to explore our new Architecture Center and learn about the wealth of resources available to architects. Join AISC’s speaking session and tour at AIA 24, DC.

Have questions about designing with structural steel? Look no further! AISC’s Designing with Structural Steel: A Guide for Architects is a resource, straight from the technical experts who write Chapter 22 (Steel) of the International Building Code. It offers a comprehensive look at designing your next project with a structural steel framing system, from sound isolation and architecturally exposed structural steel (AESS) to sustainability and resilience.

Elevate your projects with steel. Click here to learn more about AISC and the invaluable resources available to architects.

Looking for Additional Resources?

Allied Members are better known as trusted industry colleagues and members of AIA Colorado—they’re the interior designers, the kitchen specialists, the engineering partners, and more who make up our AEC community in Colorado.
View AIA Colorado’s Allied Member Directory.


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