Pre-Conference Technology Deep Dive
New this year, we’ve added a pre-conference event session focused specifically on the changing landscapes in artificial intelligence and its rapid impact on our profession.
Matias del Campo, Dr. joins us from The Architecture and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at University of Michigan. Davon Leverett, AIA is President of AIA Arizona and Senior Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Architecture and the College of Information at the University of Arizona.
The pre-conference session, taking place at Keystone Resort Wednesday November 15th, is geared for everyone curious to learn more about topic, including attendees who are actively engaged with advanced technologies in their workplaces as well as those curious to learn more. Registration is a separate ticket from conference registration and can be purchased at the ENGAGE 2023 Practice + Design Conference website.
Designing With People + Place: A Conversation with Tom Kundig, FAIA
The opening keynote at ENGAGE 2023 Practice + Design Conference, Tom Kundig, FAIA will speak to his contextual approach to design, providing an overview of his work that often serves as a backdrop to the built, cultural, or natural landscapes that surround them. Tom will share his philosophies around craftmanship, collaboration, and what it means for humans to be in a relationship with architecture. Read the full keynote description here.
Join us at Keystone Resort, November 15th – 17th, 2023! Registration is open and we recommend reserving your room soon to ensure an early skiing season doesn’t affect your plans.
2023 Design + Honor Awards Coverage
September 19th was a celebration that we’ll be enjoying for along time as we unveiled the 2023 Design and Award Recipients. Complete Awards coverage including Press Release, Design Awards Video, Design Jury Video, Design Award Recipients, and coverage for each of the Honor Award Recipients can be found at aiacolorado.org/awards.
To view and download images from the Awards Celebration, please visit the link below and use code “aia2023” to download a full resolution image or code “aia2023web” when downloading a web-friendly resolution of your selected image.
Openings on 2024 AIA Colorado Board of Directors and National Councils
AIA Colorado members have eight opportunities next year to serve on the AIA Colorado Board of Directors or as state representative to AIA National Councils. The AIA Colorado Board provides stewardship of the nonprofit and is responsible for collaboratively setting the direction of the organization through consensus driven governance, policy-making, and strategic planning. The National Councils are peer-group networks that provide insight from our state into their programming and strategy of the national level of the Institute. Learn more about the positions at the application link.
Deadline to Renew Architect License: October 31
Colorado-licensed architects are required to renew licenses in odd-numbered years by October 31, and the DORA AES Board has sent renewal notifications to your email address on file with the state. If you haven’t received the email from dpo-no-reply@state.co.us, you can update your contact info and renew your license via your Online Services account.
Remember, the annual state-required 12 HSW hours of continuing education are per calendar year. You still have until December 31 to finish this year’s hours, but need to contact the AES Board before you renew if you’re deficient in CE hours from previous years.
“15-for-12” Membership Now Available
As of October 1st, new membership is valid for 15 months through December 31, 2024. This applies to new members and those that have been out of membership for 2 years or more.
AIA Colorado Allied Members who renew or join this Fall can also enjoy member benefits, including pricing for the 2023 and 2024 editions of the Practice + Design Conference, through the end of 2024.
Sign Up and View the AIA Colorado Allied Member Directory
2023 Compensation & Benefits Report
We have printed and bound copies of this year’s report at the AIA Colorado office. Current members are welcome to view the report and will need to make an appointment with staff in order to view the report at the AIA Colorado offices. Please email membership@aiacolorado.org to make an appointment.
Design Like a Girl – Seeking Mentors
AIA Colorado J.E.D.I. Committee and NOMA Colorado are collaborating with DPS, AIA DC, and the District Architectural Foundation to bring the established Design Like a Girl program to Colorado and are seeking mentors to help with three upcoming workshops.
Visit the J.E.D.I. Webpage for More Information and to Sign Up
